I have six fluorescent lights I need to operate off one switch. The lights are in a ceiling in pairs of two (meaning two are in a line on the same rafter, then ~ 6 ft deeper into the room are two more in a line then near the back of the room are the last two. I am trying visualize a wiring diagram for this and wondering how to lay out the wiring? Thanks... Andrew

Feed the switch, then continue onto the first fixture, then from fixture to fixture, in any pattern you like.

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The diagram show the lights being wired in series, this will cause them to share the line voltage between then, in other words, they will each take a share of the line voltage. Assuming that yor line voltage is 120 volts AC, each light will get 20 volts and be very dimly lighted. They shold be wired in parallel or in other words, connect one side of each switch together, then connect it to the source, then connect the other side of each switch together then connect them to the switch, then connect the switch to the other side of the source... MAKE SURE YOUR SWITCH CAN HANDLE THAT MANY LIGHTS WITHOUT OVERLOADING!!

The diagram show the lights being wired in series

Incorrect, look again.


connect one side of each switch together, then connect it to the source, then connect the other side of each switch together then connect them to the switch, then connect the switch to the other side of the source

Incomprehensible


... MAKE SURE YOUR SWITCH CAN HANDLE THAT MANY LIGHTS WITHOUT OVERLOADING!!

If one assumes 40 watt bulbs and two bulbs in each fixture that only amounts to 4 amps. All switches rated for at least 15 amps.