[Fine Canadian Craftsman]

Recently, I have installed a double switch box where a single light switch was previously installed.

One switch is for a dedicated line from my panel for deck lights recently installed, and the other switch has two power sources coming in, but I am having problems wiring them. On the single previously installed switch, was the side deck light fixture, my kitchen lights, and also the basement lights in the workshop.

I did not do the disconnection originally, and now I am having problems wiring them up, as whatever I do, it seems to trip the breakers.

I am totally frustrated and cannot seem to get it right, please help!

[tkrussell]

How are the two power sources you mention involved? Only one source is needed, while the other is capped off.

[Fine Canadian Craftsman]

There are two power sources coming in to the single switch. Do I connect one to the light switch and cap the other one ?

[tkrussell]

Each feed should be a pair of wires, black hot and white neutral. Use one pair, cap the other pair, cap each wire indivdually with wirenuts.

[Fine Canadian Craftsman]

Do you mean cap each pair? Or each wire?

[tkrussell]

Here you go:

cap each wire indivdually with wirenuts.

[Dolphin15]

What is the proper mounting height for a switch box and a plug box in a new construction?

[tkrussell]

Any height you like is fine, outlets are typically 16-18" center , and switches are 45-48", all above finished floor to center.