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  • Nov 24, 2007, 02:49 PM
    richb
    Wiring 3 switches for 3 lights
    Hi,need a digram on wiring 3 switches in a gang box to 3 diff lights,I took power from a receptacle,I got one light to work,but need to know how to wire the other 2 lights and switches,also I am using 3 dimmer switches,the lighting is for a lionel train platform.thanks for your help,rich
  • Nov 24, 2007, 06:40 PM
    Stratmando
    With power Off, Connect the hot wire to all three dimmers, the 3 wires from the 3 dimmers go to the 3 lights.
  • Nov 25, 2007, 07:44 AM
    tkrussell
    Will this diagram help?
  • Nov 25, 2007, 07:49 AM
    richb
    Comment on Stratmando's post
    What I had in mind ,was nt sure ,great ,thanks
  • Nov 25, 2007, 07:50 AM
    richb
    Comment on tkrussell's post
    Super ,what I had in mind ,was nt sure,diagram ,perfect ,thanks ,rich
  • Jan 1, 2011, 04:35 PM
    aaronlongo
    Comment on tkrussell's post
    Where is your diagram?
  • Jan 2, 2011, 05:40 AM
    tkrussell
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    See below.

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    Originally Posted by aaronlongo View Post
    where is your diagram?

  • Jan 3, 2011, 07:50 AM
    Missouri Bound
    TK, is that hand drawn or do you use a program?
  • Jan 3, 2011, 08:19 AM
    tkrussell

    I use Microsoft Word and use the Draw tool.

    A bit clunky, but works. I wish I had something better.

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