MK switches 10amp

[allybally]

I'm just wondering, Is this 10 amps per switch or overall, or per switch, I've got a 2 gang switch thanks

 

[bigbaddave]

Personally if your asking advice about changing a light switch then maybe is get someone in. 2000w is a lot to be on one lighting circuit. That's assuming its a domestic lighting circuit as you have not given much info away, lets start with what size cable is it ? Mcb size? Installation method.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

I'm wanting to put one on a 10 amp rcbo and the other on a 6 amp rcbo, so there are 2 circuits, each switch has a circuit.

Thanks

Wooda helped if we'd known that from the start!

 

[allybally]

Great thanks, so it is per switch, so my 2 gang can take 20 amps effectively

 

[bigbaddave]

Hallaloolia

 

[Plonker 3]

Great thanks, so it is per switch, so my 2 gang can take 20 amps effectively

No each switch can take 10 amps per switch.

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[SLSpark]

Right I have 2000 watts on one switch and 1000 watts on the other, so I want to know as its a 2 gang switch is this ok as 10 amps per switch?

your pulling just over 13amps if your calculations are correct here mate
are you sure you have 1000w and 2000w :s 60 gu10's 50w ?

 

[MDJ]

However as bigbaddave mentioned 2kw is a lot on one switch, I wonder if the design is right, more info please fella? where is the load, and whats on it, come on, don't leave us gagging for more info now you are finally talking.

 

[Plonker 3]

Does it matter what the switches are switching? The ops question has been answered.

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[MDJ]

yes I think it does, I was hoping he would confirm the load by letting us know what was on the switches, very cloak and dagger IMO

 

[Octopus]

Right I have 2000 watts on one switch and 1000 watts on the other, so I want to know as its a 2 gang switch is this ok as 10 amps per switch?

I'm only asking this because I'm curious, but why are you switching so much on 2 switches?

 

[Plonker 3]

yes I think it does, I was hoping he would confirm the load by letting us know what was on the switches, very cloak and dagger IMO

Lol

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[allybally]

Outside security lights!

 

[Octopus]

Outside security lights!

For what, a prison?

Seriously though, do you not think that a few more switches would make for a better design?

 

[snowhead]

Why aren't you using LED?

 

[SLSpark]

contactor comes to mind