Will this switch handle a 15 amp load (180w LED 12v light)?
1345673
This is a 15 amp switch, you should be fine, but we would definitely suggest adding a relay to lower the wattage.
1345674
15 would probably be pushing it for this switch, or any for that matter. I would add a relay in for that light.
1742126
I'm not sure, but I can run it just fine on my antiquated screw-in fuse 120 v, 15amp circuit.
889462
Since you didn't describe the type of LED lights, it's hard to give you a good diagnosis. As others and I can attest, this does work with dimmable LED lights (mine are 2 PAR30s on a track). I will note that switches like this have a minimum load that's required. If you are using LED MR16s, 7 of them won't have enough load to work properly. On one setup, with just a single 15W LED, the light would not go off. I added a 20W halogen in the circuit and it works fine now.
887878
Yes . This switch works great ! I use it with a 13 watt CFL . I highly recommend it.
1819986
I would day it is best to use a relay, unless youuse aheavy dutyswitch. Most switches are not designed to handle a load running through them, even though these lights only use about 5 amps to run both.
358898
I use this switch on a 15 amp motor for my bandsaw. Atleast I think it's 15 amps. Good luck. Great switch at a reasonable price.
1786874
The switch is rated at 10 Amps (125 VAC) or 6 Amp (250 VAC). I wired mine on a 20 A circuit (125 VAC) , but I'm only powering a couple of xenon lamps through the switch. As long as you don't overload it, you'll be ok, but bear in mind that if you exceed the amperage on the load side of the switch, a 15 Amp breaker would not protect you.
2281586
Probably Not, this item is only rated for 960 watts (approximately 9 amps). The starting surge of even a small AC unit is going to exceed this rating and the switch will have a short life.
1816994
To answer your question...No...this switch operates on 120VAC current with nuetral!
937186
There are no specs on the switch or package. These look like a typical alarm type of switch, not meant for much current. It would be all right if you are doing a low voltage (25 volts or less) DIY because of the small contacts and exposed terminals. If you are using a commercial 120 volt light, check the power needed and somehow shield the terminals from people touching them or use the switch as a low voltage control for the 120 volt at the light.
562068
This would work for low voltage sources like LEDs. If you wanted to use it with 120v, you'd need to pair it with a relay switch like this one: Amprobe RC-120S Closet-Type Remcon Relay Switch
1367647
I don't think so, this unit only work for 12V outcome. So I guess your lights use 120V.
1629565
I would say yes as long as the current passing thru the switch is only a few watts, otherwise you'll need a relay.
1032304
It's max load is 500 watts at 120volts...a little over 4 amps, however the conductor leads are 14 AWG which would be equivalent to a 15 amp household circuit. The max load of the switch should be adhered to.
2278562
Yes, it should no problem. I don't know what kind of work light your running and how many amps it pulls when you turn it on but i've ran a 1500w space heater, 15 amp circular saw and even my 30 amp 8000btu camper a/c unit before and it handled them individually so a 1200 watt light should be a cake walk
479144
You will need a transformer to transform 120V to 12V since this dimmer switch requires a 12V input.
64387
It states that the socket can handle 15 Amps at 125 Volts or 1874 Watts. The light itself is rated for 1 Watt but the actual power consumption will change depending on which brightness level you select. I have no idea where are getting the illogical 12 watts from but please state the source.