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At least two different methods. One is to run power from panel to one light, then to the next, then next, then next. Run separate cable from each light to the switch location where you want the control.
Other way is to run power from panel (hot, neutral and ground) to first switch box, then an identical cable to the light #1, contine always hot wire from switch box 1 to switch box 2, then identical cable to light 2, repeat 2 moe times.
If you are talking about 4 switches in one box, use pigtails from incoming (from panel) hot to each switch--then apply that concept to the options listed above for switches in different locations. Watch and anticipate/plan how many conductors will be in each box and check code for maximum wires in various size boxes.
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A three-wire installation provides a power source for?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.A three wire installation provides a power source for independent 120 volt circuits and 240 volt circuit with neutral.A common 120/240 volt 200 amp distribution service panel can have 42 circuits supplied from it. These circuits can be in any number of different combinations of 120 volts or 240 volts.
What is the use of wire terminal?
A wire terminal is used in electrical wiring. It is used to hold the wires when wiring switches and receptacles. There are different types of terminals including screw terminals.
Examples of a circuit?
a circuit is a round wire that connects through a battery into a lightbulb
What are the basic parts of a simple electric circuits?
The three essential parts of any electrical circuit are: a power source (like a battery or generator), a load(like a light bulb or motor) and connectors (wires) to join them together.A fourth part, that is always a very important thing to have in most circuits, is a control device such as a switch, circuit breaker or fuse.
How do you control 2 lamps with two way switch?
A 3way switch at each location is what you use, but it must be wired properly to work. You must have incoming power at one switch location and no power at the other location. The other location has the wire going up to the light. You then need a 3 conducted wire such as 12/3 or 14/3 running between the switches. Use the same size wire you used to power the switch and top up to the light. You then connect the black power wire at one location to the black screw on the switch, and at the other location you connect the black wire going to the light to the black screw on that switch. At each location tie the whites together under a wire nut and shove that back in the box. Tie the grounds together and connect that to the ground screw at each switch. At each location you will now have the black and red wire from the wire you ran between the switches left. Those are called travelers. Connect those wires to the remaining 2 screws left on the switches at each location. Does not mater which you connect to which screw. Assuming no other wires are involved this is how you wire it.
