Wiring multiple light switches
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Wiring multiple light switches
What is the easiest way to wire say 3 light switches in the same box on one incoming power line.
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Originally Posted by nighthaw2k
What is the easiest way to wire say 3 light switches in the same box on one incoming power line.
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Originally Posted by nighthaw2k
Yes there single pole & yes there for lights.
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Originally Posted by bolide
You make three pigtails off the incoming black to supply each switch.
Make sure the wirenut is listed for four conductors of the size you are using.
Make sure the wirenut is listed for four conductors of the size you are using.
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Originally Posted by nighthaw2k
Do you pigtail the grounds?
A pigtail is a 6" (or as needed) piece of extra wire that you add in.
Depending on local code, you might need a pigtail for the box's ground screw.
If you are using plastic, see below.
Last edited by bolide; 02-03-06 at 04:15 PM.
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Originally Posted by bolide
No! Just twist them together and apply a wirenut until it won't tighten any further.
I would splice all the grounds and leave three tails for the switches, IF the wire nuts you are using can handle that many wires. If not you can use one long lead and jump to all the switches.