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    Oct 6, 2013, 07:45 PM
    We are using three wuitay switch loops.Is it permissible to switch the grounded circ
    Is it permissible to switch the grounded circuit conductor when using 3 way switch loops?
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    Oct 6, 2013, 08:12 PM
    No. Are you talking about carrying current on the white wire?
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    Oct 7, 2013, 04:01 AM
    Is it permissible to switch the grounded circuit conductor when using 3 way switch loops?
    No, it is not. Why would you even need to?
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    Oct 7, 2013, 02:40 PM
    Let me show my ignorance here.

    What's a
    three wuitay switch loops

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