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theconrodkid - 17/12/15 at 08:38 PM

I am upgrading my garage lighting soon,can i run 2 X 4ft (30 watt ?) flourescent lights from a single switch or do i need one per fitting ?

MikeRJ - 17/12/15 at 08:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by theconrodkid
I am upgrading my garage lighting soon,can i run 2 X 4ft (30 watt ?) flourescent lights from a single switch or do i need one per fitting ?


Easily. Light switches are typically rated at 5 amps, which is 1200 watts of lighting.

JoelP - 17/12/15 at 09:29 PM

There are also 10a switches. Not a problem.

gremlin1234 - 17/12/15 at 09:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by theconrodkid
I am upgrading my garage lighting soon,can i run 2 X 4ft (30 watt ?) flourescent lights from a single switch or do i need one per fitting ?
only need two switches if you want to have one or other or both on.

worth looking at led lighting too

theconrodkid - 18/12/15 at 08:48 AM

cheers guys,i was worried about phasing ? or whatever it,s called,in my previous place you could only get half the lights to work at one time.

[Edited on 18/12/15 by theconrodkid]

sparkyj83 - 18/12/15 at 07:20 PM

You will be fine all light switches are rated at 10 amp + .you will be fined your lighting will either be a 6 amp or a 10 amp mcb two Flu's will be fine. try and go for cool white led tubes the light output is great for garage use

[Edited on 18/12/15 by sparkyj83]

theconrodkid - 18/12/15 at 08:13 PM

cheers Sparky