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[enlite]

I have a WS467 controlling 4 indoor flood lights in my kitchen. They are the GE Reveal 120watt bulbs. So there is a total of 480watts on this switch.

The switch and wall plate are EXTREMELY WARM....

Is this normal? should I replace the 120watt bulbs with 65watt ones??

[zach1234]

I have read in the pass that they do get hot. If and Only if you want to you can lower the wattage. Mine get hot too.

[enlite]

I think I will change out the 120's for the 65's.

Just doesnt seem safe to be letting them get as hot as they do.

[dave w]

I think I will change out the 120's for the 65's.

Just doesnt seem safe to be letting them get as hot as they do.

FWIW
Although X10 does not mention this, I believe the "500 watt" rating of the wall switch is somewhat dependent on additional heat sinking of a metal wall box. if you have plastic wall boxes, the heat sinking ability is reduced. You can probably get the WS467 a little cooler if you use a metal wall box and be sure the mounting tabs of the switch are flush up against the ears of the wall box, for maximum heat sinking. 

[Brian H]

Also if there is another dimmer switch next to each other. De-rating of the maximun wattage; is usually used. I don't know if X10 has published the wattage reduction for more than one next to each other.

[steven r]

Also if there is another dimmer switch next to each other. De-rating of the maximun wattage; is usually used. I don't know if X10 has published the wattage reduction for more than one next to each other.

I've never seen it for X10 either. For other companies, I think they recommend dropping the rating by 100 watts for each side by side switch. 100 Watt drop would probably be a good guide for side by side X10 switches also.