Is this the proper way to wire these circuits?
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12-19-16, 07:24 PM
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Is this the proper way to wire these circuits?
I want to have two circuits for the lights in my pole barn. I drew this sketch to show how I plan on doing the wiring. I colored the hot wire red for clarity, but it will be black. I will be using #14 wire inside of 1/2" EMT. Is this the correct way to wire this? I hope its easy to see.Thanks. John.
Last edited by PJmax; 12-20-16 at 04:41 PM. Reason: added updated pic
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12-20-16, 03:05 AM
I don't see a problem with the wiring. How long are the runs? You have only two lights, or will you be tapping off the two for additional? Remember you can only have a 15 amp breaker for each circuit with the 14 gauge wire, which I am assuming will be THWN/THHN...
Depending on which code cycle your location uses, you may be required to run a neutral to the switch location and cap it off. Check first.
Depending on which code cycle your location uses, you may be required to run a neutral to the switch location and cap it off. Check first.
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12-20-16, 03:56 PM
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Each run from the panel to last the light, will be around 100 feet. There will be 8 lights on each circuit.
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12-21-16, 10:14 AM
You probably already know this, but if the picture is a junction box - you could combine the two conduits from the panel to the junction box. One 1/2" conduit can take 2 hots, 2 neutrals, and one ground.
Regardless, all grounds get connected in each box. (no desire to keep grounds separated like neutrals).
-Mike
Regardless, all grounds get connected in each box. (no desire to keep grounds separated like neutrals).
-Mike
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12-22-16, 06:18 AM
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Could I also use one conduit between the box pictured and the light switches? Or, are 4 hots not allowed?
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12-22-16, 06:34 PM
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Maximum conduit fill for 1/2" EMT is 9 #12 conductors. You mentioned you are using #14 but I suggest you keep the maximum wire count to 9 because derating issues start if there is more then 9 wires.
