Wiring for Lights and Switches
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How to Wire Lights and Switches |
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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I am happy to provide helpful electrical wiring information through the blog and website. Your spreading the word is definitely appreciated.
Thanks Again!
Dave
In a new home, a working light switch was removed, and a single pole switch was installed. It did not work. A second single pole switch was installed, and the light still did not work. The box has a black wire (power), a red wire and a second black wire which is connected to the bare copper ground wire. In addition, a second switch on the other side of the room now does not work. Could the first switch possibly be a 3-way switch with two wires and a ground? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hi John,
First off, lets gets some background information: What was the original problem that caused you to replace the original switch in the first place?