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[freakchylde]

I was really hoping to be able to post pictures of my super cool steam-punk-esque chandelier for my dining room. Unfortunately, bad wiring - or something - occurred and I cannot. The positive side is the new switch is working beautifully. I was worried last night, but this morning I got the bug in my head to try the kitchen light, which does turn

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[montieth]

Add up the wattage of the bulbs and divide by 110. The circuit should be no larger than 80% of the rated circuit, 12 amps (for 15 amp circuits) or 16 amps (for 20 amp circuits). This is the 80% rule.

If it still trips a breaker and the amperage is lower than the 80% value of the circuit, I'd strongly suspect a wiring short circuit somewhere.

[freakchylde]

It's not the breaker that's tripping, it flat out died and would not turn on. Basically, someone fucked up on the wiring, as I've been informed that the outlets should be on a separate circuit from the lights (and if I have to call in an electrician, they will be). Mostly likely, some of these were added after it was built but I won't know until after I speak with the community handyman. The only thing I do know, is that the floor outlet was added and is not part of the schematics.

According to my renovations guy, more than likely a wire got bumped around and either broke or disconnected, but I hope to find out for sure tomorrow when I have it checked out.