Question about wiring for lights (cfls)?

Hi. This question may have been asked milliions of times, and it may even be in some faq somewhere. Unfortunately, my internet search capabilities seem to suck, so I am unable to find the info here.

I know how to wire a series of light sockets in parallel. Due to an electronics class 4 years ago. However, I'm not exactly sure what gage of wire I should use to wire the sockets (ceiling fixtures mounted to a board with holes in it for the wires) together with, and not exactly sure what gage to use for the cord that will be wired to the light board, and will plug into the wall outlet.

The circuit they will run on is 110 / 120v, and the breaker is a 15. I might run an 8' fan on the circuit as well, but may plug it in elsewhere.

If I have to wire in another circuit, I can do it. I've done that a few times, an electrician showed me how to do it right, and the house hasn't burned down yet. That said, I don't want to wire a new circuit in if I don't have to. It's just a pain.

Anyways, I want to make a lightboard for 4 - 6 23 watt/6500k cfls (twists). It will have reflective mylar, some holes drilled into it for the wires to go through, etc. Wondering if anyone here can link me to a website or thread that shows the correct way to do this? It's mainly the gages of wire I'm concerned with, but if there is anything out there besides the video of the British fellow showing how to make a DC light board, it would be helpful to me.

Thanks.

AC is always parallel. That help.
Example: Hook 5 light bulbs in a series circuit...Dimmer lights and can't be switched very effectively. Wouldn't it be tough in your house if it was wired in series?

diemdepyro said:

AC is always parallel. That help.
Example: Hook 5 light bulbs in a series circuit...Dimmer lights and can't be switched very effectively. Wouldn't it be tough in your house if it was wired in series?

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Of course, you are supposed to wire them in parallel. I'm just trying to convey that I know the difference between series and parallel. And the video that is on the internet where a British fellow is explaining how to wire a light board, it is DC. I asked elsewhere, and people kept referring me to that video.

So...you got a site you can recommend?

I have not seen the video. Have a link?

sockets (ceiling fixtures mounted to a board with holes in it for the wires) together with, and not exactly sure what gage to use for the cord that will be wired to the light board, and will plug into the wall outlet.

"The circuit they will run on is 110 / 120v, and the breaker is a 15. I might run an 8' fan on the circuit as well, but may plug it in elsewhere."

This part here 14 ga wire awg.
15 amps capacity.

diemdepyro said:

sockets (ceiling fixtures mounted to a board with holes in it for the wires) together with, and not exactly sure what gage to use for the cord that will be wired to the light board, and will plug into the wall outlet.

"The circuit they will run on is 110 / 120v, and the breaker is a 15. I might run an 8' fan on the circuit as well, but may plug it in elsewhere."

This part here 14 ga wire awg.
15 amps capacity.

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Thanks for your reply.

Here is a link to what I believe is the first video. (The whole things is in 4-5 parts).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p3jEGzOAE0

I finally found what I was looking for. Just in case anyone else needs it, here it is. Scroll down about halfway, and you get to a diagram showing everything wired in parallel, and gives a clear idea of how to connect the wire that plugs into the socket:

Light Board


And here's the diagram/pic I was talking about




Hallelujah!