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    Nov 8, 2008, 11:42 AM
    Wiring Multple Light Switches To Control Seprate lights
    Hello Everyone!

    I understnd how to wire a switch but I do not know the best way to divide a single set of wires into a bunch of different switches. I want to be able to have 3 switches in a single box control different pats of my basement.

    Thanks!
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    Nov 8, 2008, 12:36 PM

    Depends on whether the power comes to the switch or to the fixture.
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    Nov 8, 2008, 08:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud View Post
    Depends on whether the power comes to the switch or to the fixture.
    Awsome! Thank you. I was going to make pigtails for 1 to the next to the next. This is much better and the picture was great! The power is coming from the switch.

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    Oct 24, 2009, 12:22 PM

    The power goes to the switches, two switches and two lights
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    Oct 24, 2009, 06:30 PM

    And the question is?
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