2 switches for 1 neutral electrics query...? It's been about 10 years since I've done this & I ruminate...
It's been about 10 years since I've done this & I ruminate I know how to do it but I just need to know for sure... I want to telecommunication 2 switches to control one ceiling light. Here's my scenario: I have a double box for 1 switch and one 110V receptacle (receptacle have power), 20' away a box for the other switch and the light in the ceiling right going on for in the middle. Here's how I think it's done... Run 14/2 from the double box to the other box and from the double box to the desk light fixture. I don't think I need to use 14/3 anywhere since I hold power right next to that switch in the double box. I solitary need 14/2 wire to run the jumper to the other switch and power to the light, right? I hope I'm right but if I'm not, please tell me. Any empire with electrical experience please advise. Thanx!!
Your right you did figure it out. You involve 14/3 to the other box for the switched to work. Yep you figured it out you will need 14/3 Good luck
Since you will take power from the receptacle to do the light circuit, you will stipulation 12/3 between the switches, and 12/2 to the light from the second switch. Do not put smaller wire surrounded by the circuit unless you put a smaller breaker in the panel to feed it. For insinuation only now that you enjoy it figured out, here's a good site for assorted switch wiring: http://www.electrical-online.com/wiringd...
Answers: you get it. I use this to help remember
Heat from one side
Switch from the other
So.. power in on one switch on the dull screw
14/3 to the other switch to carry the "travelers" red/blk
on the lighter screws and the indeterminate to neutral
power out of other switch (dark screw) to fixture.
If light won't switch on from one side, adapt red and blk wires on one switch only.
there you turn..