How Do You Determine How Many Track Lights Can Be Added Without Overloading The Circuit?
Track lighting can update the look of a room and provide lighting to key areas such as a countertop or reading area. To keep your circuit from overloading, you must check the wiring before installing your new fixtures. If the circuit cannot tolerate the additional demands, hire an electrician to update the wiring. Determine how much wattage your existing fixture currently uses. If your fixture uses four 100-watt bulbs, you can safely install lighting that uses up to 400 watts. If this meets your needs, continue as planned. If you require more lighting power, check with an electrician to see if more watts will overload your circuit.
