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95mustanggt · 08-27-2002, 05:18 PM

Anyone know how many amps run to your average light switch in a house?

The Deuce · 08-27-2002, 05:24 PM

Same as the outlets in the wall. I don't know what those are either though. I grounded myself on a switch that I thought was turned off, but wasn't. Not a pleasant experience.

srv1 · 08-27-2002, 05:58 PM

15 amps.

mustangman65_79 · 08-27-2002, 06:06 PM

It depends on what fuse your running at the fuse box. The #, 10, 15, 30 whatever, thats the # or apms going to what it's hooked up to.

95mustanggt · 08-27-2002, 06:20 PM

Thanks guys. I have to do some work on the house. I frickin hate AC currents. I trust DC current, I feel I know more about DC current. AC current scares the bejesus out of me

jj_jonathon · 08-27-2002, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by 95mustanggt
AC current scares the bejesus out of me

lol, ive been shocked pretty good before from an outlet (leaned on it coming out of the shower..woo)....and and once i was trying to fix a pullstring on a ceiling fan while the power wasnt cut and my little brother and i managed to kill the power in half the house for a while...teehee....

maybe itd be a good idea to take an electrical class while im here....then i wouldnt have to rely on professional help so much...hrmm...

induction · 08-27-2002, 08:17 PM

Just remember the BLACK wire IS "NOT" the EARTH (GROUND)!! and the WHITE wire is the COMMON.

srv1 · 08-27-2002, 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by induction
Just remember the BLACK wire IS "NOT" the EARTH (GROUND)!! and the WHITE wire is the COMMON.

not always! you should see some of the work i seen! dont always trust that method. buy a cheap multimeter for about $15. it could save you from getting shocked or even killed!

95mustanggt · 08-28-2002, 05:38 AM

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Originally posted by srv1

In the avatar --> "I know more than PKRWUD"

LMAO...that's hilarious!! Made my morning, I can skip coffee now!

08-27-2002, 05:18 PM	#1
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08-27-2002, 05:24 PM	#2
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Same as the outlets in the wall. I don't know what those are either though. I grounded myself on a switch that I thought was turned off, but wasn't. Not a pleasant experience. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-27-2002, 05:58 PM	#3
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	15 amps. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

08-27-2002, 06:06 PM	#4
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	It depends on what fuse your running at the fuse box. The #, 10, 15, 30 whatever, thats the # or apms going to what it's hooked up to. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

08-27-2002, 06:20 PM	#5
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Thanks guys. I have to do some work on the house. I frickin hate AC currents. I trust DC current, I feel I know more about DC current. AC current scares the bejesus out of me __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

08-27-2002, 08:17 PM	#7
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	Just remember the BLACK wire IS "NOT" the EARTH (GROUND)!! and the WHITE wire is the COMMON. __________________ *Restored 1965 Coupe* *April Mare of the Month* RiceHatersClub Member #27

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