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    cody_maasen Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 21, 2010, 01:53 AM
    Wiring light switches to share a light
    The best way to explain my question is with a made up lighting situation.

    Suppose I have light fixture A, B, C, and D

    I want Light Switch 1 to turn on Light Fixture A and B

    I want light switch 2 to Turn on Light Fixture B, C, and D.

    Is there anyway to to wire lights up this way. Every article I have found on 3-way and 4 way switches only show systems that turn on all the lights and turn them back off as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Nov 21, 2010, 03:34 AM
    Not possible using fixed wiring to 3 way or 4 way switches.
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    Nov 22, 2010, 04:58 AM
    Is this household or commercial? This can't be done on your lower voltage single phase but I have worked on several pieces of equipment on your higher voltages.
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    Nov 22, 2010, 05:37 AM
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    Oops. Forgot to add the higher voltage equipment was in the commercial field with this type of circuit.
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