I replaced a light socket that came with wire pre attached to it. I Replaced the socket with screw the wire on type socket, and used Pricola LL7763 Type Set-1 18AWX2C 105C electrical wire, how high would this be rated for amps and watts? I using it for a light bulb 100W and a space heater set low, maybe 800W total peak usage, is this safe? Thanks, Sean
At about 900 Watts, (about 7.2 Amps), you are BARELY within safety limits. BUT why are you running a space heater from a light socket?? This is definitely NOT recommended!!! To run the heater, you should have a SEPARATE outlet wired with 3 wires: Black, (hot), white, (Neutral), and green or bare, (Ground). Also for safety, since it is a heating appliance, you should wire it with # 10 or # 12 wire clear back to the breaker panel. If it's a long run, use the heavier # 10 or even # 8 wire to reduce I/R drop. Then you would not need to worry about running the heater on high if you want. (You could run the light off the same circuit.)
Voltage? Wire in free air or enclosed? (Cooling.) 'Howcum' heater run through lamp socket??
Yo should never plug a space heater into a light socket. That is not safe, irregardless of wire size or type.
