Setup


Circuit-----------to switch-----to
---Receptacle--Receptacle--Receptacle--Receptacle

How do I get the switch to run 1/2 of the first and 1/2 of the last receptacle only? Is there a way?

Or should I run separate power supply to the receptacles that I want on the switch?

I know there is an easy way but is there a way to do the other if its all connected in the same rung.

Right now the switch has not been incorporated. I am trying to get light into the room and working off a switch to a receptacle seems like the best way.

Is it going to be to difficult to wire since the switch is at the start of the run?

Any ideas would be great..

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Originally Posted by hkstroud

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This is the setup from the breaker (can I use a 20amp on this circuit?)

15amp (20amp?)
12/2 (black/white/copper)
To

Switch and then 4 receptacles

I'm confused as far as do I need to change wire once adding a switch? 12/3? To incorporate the red wire?

If 15 amp breaker, use 14-2 to switch, use 14-3 to outlets.
If 20 amp breaker, use 12-2 to switch, use 12-3 to outlets.

Both 14 and 12 gauge wire is available in 3 conductor (black, red, white, ground) cable.

Be lot of wire in each box, get deepest boxes available. 14 gauge is lot easier to work with.