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    djridley Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 1, 2008, 09:34 PM
    How do I deal with a switch in the middle of a circuit
    I currently have power coming to the switch box and need to continue to a plug but only have 14/2 wire with no red. Is is possible to isolate the switch and still carry the power to the plug

    Thanks
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    May 2, 2008, 04:23 AM
    Absolutely NOT.
    You have what is called a switch loop. This is a constant hot and a switched hot. You have NO neutral in this box.

    You need to find another source of constant power.
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    May 2, 2008, 07:48 AM
    "Power coming to the switch box." Where is the power coming from?

    Exactly what wires are in the box and what wires are attached to the switch?
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