Wiring for Lights and Switches
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How to Wire Lights and Switches © By: Dave Rongey |
How to Wire Lights and Switches
[ad#block]Can I wire one common line to three switches that control three lights?
This electrical question came from: Danny, a Homeowner from Manila, Philippines.
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Additional Comments: Very interesting and helpful!
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Danny.
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Wiring Lights and Switches
- Danny, yes – one line or power source can be used to provide the power to one or more light switches that will be controlling separate light fixtures.
The Following links will assist you with Wiring Lights and Switches
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Electrical Wire for the Home
- Complete listing of electrical wire types and parts used for home projects with electrical code information serves as selection guidelines.
- You identified your project to be about Light Switch Wiring, so you might find this information useful:
- Light Switch Wiring
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Wiring a Light Switch – Diagram 1
- Fully explained pictures and wiring diagrams about wiring light switches describing the most common switches starting with photo diagram 1.
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Be Careful and Be Safe - Never Work on Energized Circuits!
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