Hi I am wiring my basement for first time with "guidance" of an "electrician"
Ive used 14/2 wiring
I am installing a total of 10 recessed lighting in 2 zones, 5 in each. And 10 wall switches , 5 in each zone as well
This is how I have started
Run 1 14/2 wire from panel to shortest run for each zone switch placed 12" off ground.
Then looped those to the remaining 4 switches... then from the last switch Ive ran a 14/2 wire to where my wall switch will be to turn the lights on, then from that switch Ive run wire to each of the recessed lights so a total of 10 lights/switches on a 15A breaker

I hope this makes sense... I have done this to both zones...

Please if someone can look this over and let me know if Im onth eright track

Thanks

Not to rain on your parade but are you using a 15 Amp breaker to feed these lights?

If you are using 20 Amp breakers then you need to use 12/2 wire, according to NEC code.

I've got to take a better look at your plan so I'll get back to you tomorrow.

As long as each light draws less than 150 watts the #14 and a 15 amp breaker will be OK. Better see what tkrussell says about switches 12'' of the floor. Also if you have 11 cables coming out of the same box it may need to be larger that standard.

How do you want to switch 2 X 5 lights, should need 2 switches? With 10 switches you could switch each of the 10 lights.
If 5 per zone, why not wire from switch to first light, then second,etc... to 5th light.
will help eleminate, a lot of connections in one box.
Is this for really short people?
What do the 10 switches control?

Hey guys,

I don't believe that the poster is actually using switches 12" off the ground. However, since is talking about 5 zones, I'll bet he is using motion sensors 12" off the ground to detect the presence of people. As you walk across the room and cross zones, the lights would go on.

Poster, please correct me if I'm wrong.

I guess we will never know the details until the poster responds and answers the good questions and comments that will help answer the original question.

I am concerned with the statement ""guidance" of an "electrician"".

Why the questions when there is guidance?

Another weekend Romex Ranger?

TaDa - Have Romex will wire... Where does this pointy end go and how come its inside this housing?