Very simple question

[Bgreen22]

I've installed a single pole motion detecting switch in my kitchen. Before
I had 2 toggle switches controlling 2 seperate overhead lights. What I
wanted was for my new switch to turn them on and off together, so I simply
combined the coresponding wires from the 2 switched with the new switch.
It works fine, but I am a little worried. Is this okay? Am I running too
much current through the switch?

Any advice is appreciated....

 

[Bgreen22]

I see that it is rated at 500W for 120V of incadecent lighting, which is
what I have. Together the lights would never go above 250W.

Thanks, great help!

 

[operator jay]

You can stick as many lights on as you like - as long as their total
load is within the maximum rating of the switch.

I think there are also limits to the number of outlets allowed on one
circuit.

 

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I think there are also limits to the number of outlets allowed on one
circuit.

Not in a dwelling. That is the reason for 240.4(D)