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Posted by John Grabowski on March 17, 2007, 10:06 am
> I had an electrican inspect an old house I bought and he said the wirings
> and everything are fine and great. But many of the outlets and switches
are
> getting flaky and sometimes the switches don't work. We decided to
replace
> all outlets and switches. He told me to be on the safe side I should get
20
> amps switches and outlets.
>
> I went to Home Depot and found the normal 15 amp switches are $0.89 a
piece,
> the 20 amp switches are $5.89 a piece. Big difference. I counted that I
> need about 70 outlets and 45 switches so this adds up. Plus 3 way 20 amp
> switches are even more expensive!
>
> I called him and he said if I have outlets I might plug in a saw or vaccum
> cleaner than I should get 20 amps if it's a desk lamp 15 amp is enough.
So
> what is the basis for determining this if I have these switches:
>
> For activating garage door openers.
> For plugging in a central vac system.
> For high hat lights (10 of them with one switch)
> For high hat lights (a single one)
> For outdoor dusk light
> For a series of 5 florescent tube lights
> For ceiling fan that has a light attachment
> For a hallway a set of two high hat light
>
> Can I use some 15 amps and some 20 amps, would really like to avoid the
> expensive one if not really necessary.
>
> Thanks,
>
> MC
In addition to what everyone else said, I suggest that you consider
installing Decora style switches and receptacles as an upgrade. They have a
nice modern look to them. Sometimes you can buy these devices on sale at
Home Depot, but check at an electrical supply for box quantities (Ten to a
box). They may give you a great price like that.
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