3 switches to one switch.......want to get this right
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11-08-14, 01:55 PM
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3 switches to one switch.......want to get this right
Hello,
I have three switches on three different walls. Each switch controls 2-3 ceiling lights. I have attached pics of the switches and lights. I wish to move the switches to a different wall. That wall already has a box installed and I purchased a switch with three rockers on it. I assume each side would have three screws so I could just connect the existing wires and be done. But one side has three and the other only has one. Thoughts on the best way to do this
I have three switches on three different walls. Each switch controls 2-3 ceiling lights. I have attached pics of the switches and lights. I wish to move the switches to a different wall. That wall already has a box installed and I purchased a switch with three rockers on it. I assume each side would have three screws so I could just connect the existing wires and be done. But one side has three and the other only has one. Thoughts on the best way to do this
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11-08-14, 03:17 PM
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No, they are each on their own breaker. OK, so what looked like a good solution is not going to work. Is this possible to do or will I need to have a separate switch for each one.
#4
11-08-14, 07:42 PM
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You will need three switches. The switch you have works for three objects on one circuit. The black feeds power to all three switches. Each brass screw is a switched hot.
#5
11-08-14, 08:35 PM
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I'm assuming you are re-routing all 3 switch cables to one location.
You will need either a 3 gang box and f clips
http://www.ujr.ca/EN/4203200.jpg
Or go through the effort of installing a contactor controlled by a single switch.
Or possibly throw all the lights on one circuit.
You will need either a 3 gang box and f clips
http://www.ujr.ca/EN/4203200.jpg
Or go through the effort of installing a contactor controlled by a single switch.
Or possibly throw all the lights on one circuit.
#6
11-09-14, 07:40 AM
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I'm assuming you are re-routing all 3 switch cables to one location.
#7
11-09-14, 11:46 AM
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Good catch joe, I didn't notice that.
If he has emt above a tiled ceiling, this might no be a bad project to swap some wires around.
If he has emt above a tiled ceiling, this might no be a bad project to swap some wires around.
