Should be very simple as long as you arent concerned about strict code compliance. You may run over the number of allowed devices in a circuit. Obviously you wont have any loading issues.
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Clean slate garage / Shed recommendations
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Yes, i realize that. Wiring is not my strongest skill.
GVH
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Bought and installed one of these resently. Nice and bright.
Mad Mike
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This is a simple wiring project. You have a few options depending on what you are replacing.
Incandescent bulb replacement: the no-wiring option is simple, just remove the existing bulb, replace it with one of these, plug in your new LEDs.
Hardwired: Untwist the existing white and black lead, get a plate shown below. Install a 3 prong outlet by connecting the black wire to the gold tabs and, the white wire to the silver tab, and the bare wire to the green screw. If you have AL wiring, get anti-ox paste and the correct AL receptacle. Plug the fixture into the receptacle. Make sure the power is off when wiring.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys really appreciate it.
Was able to paint the entire house 2x (minus 1 bathroom) over the weekend.....looks a million times better!
Flying out tomorrow so now I can research the lights for garage.
Shed has concrete floor already.
Need to look into stucco for the house in the spring probably.
And the stairs we found at Lowe’s for like $40/each from oak which we will buy.
Outside of that it’s time for work work work....but I feel like I’m going for a vacation after this week. LoL
Was able to paint the entire house 2x (minus 1 bathroom) over the weekend.....looks a million times better!
Flying out tomorrow so now I can research the lights for garage.
Shed has concrete floor already.
Need to look into stucco for the house in the spring probably.
And the stairs we found at Lowe’s for like $40/each from oak which we will buy.
Outside of that it’s time for work work work....but I feel like I’m going for a vacation after this week. LoL
Did you know that an illuminated switch still puts power through even when the switch is off? Ask me how I know. Shut off at the breaker.
Also motion sensor switches, also wireless 3-way switches, also timer switches. Most have a tiny switch on the bottom that physically disconnects the load. Turning off the breaker is never a bad idea though.
Trials
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Is the circuit amperage that you can't exceed, the physical number of lights is almost irrelevant, just like a string of christmas tree lights.
The number of outlets on a single circuit branch is also based on a rule of thumb where you don't want to exceed about 80% of the load that particular circuit is wired for. Problem is we don't know what is being plugged into those outlets, might be an night lamp or it might be a heater so again the number of outlets is based on an assumption you will need about 1.5 amps at each outlet, typically there should not more then 8 outlets on a 15 amp circuit.
I think there is a hard rule for a maximum of 12 devices per circuit with one exception.
8-304(c) "Where the connected load is known, the number of outlets shall be permitted to exceed 12, provided that the load current does not exceed 80% of the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the circuit."
If the lights are not on a dedicated circuit (which I would highly doubt), exceeding 12 devices would be a code violation (although it would be very unlikely to create an actual safety issue).
Like I said, these won't cause a loading issue unless one already existed. The rule that may be violated is 12 devices per circuit which is unlikely to ever be found by an inspector (unless they are poking around in your garage for some other reason. I'm not sure if ESA limits the scope of inspections or if they look for anything once on premises).
Trials
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That's like 275 watts
Your wife's hair drier draws about 1200 watts.
~10 amps @120volts almost 11 if your voltage is lower.
Hmmm. Lower voltage, fixed resistance = lower current.
Trials
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um, 11 is bigger then 10
do the math
What's the voltage at your house, I'll check my house and see if they are the same.Voltage is push, watts is the power consumption
um, 11 is bigger then 10
do the math
Voltage is push, watts is the power consumption
12 ohm resister @ 120 volts = 10 amps.
10 amps @ 120 volts = 1200 watts
12 ohm resister @110 volts = 110 divided by 12 = 9.16 amps. 1008 watts
You just solved the energy crisis,
but, where are the ohms in this formula?
What's votage? P= I squared X R
Ugh.....electric circuits and programming were the pain in my ass back in university
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