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FranTo connect multiple lights to one switch starting at the light, you will need to run a cable from the first light fixture to the switch. Connect the hot wire to the switch, along with a pigtail wire to connect to each light. Then connect each light fixture to the pigtail wire to create a parallel circuit. Make sure to follow proper safety precautions and consult a professional if needed.
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How do you wire multiple lights on a 3-way switch with one between and one not?
To wire multiple lights on a 3-way switch with one in between and one not, you would connect the power source to the common terminal of the first 3-way switch. Then, connect the first light to the same switch and run a 3-wire cable to the second switch. From the second switch, run a 2-wire cable to the second light. Finally, connect the second light to the second switch.
How do you wire two outside light sensing motion porch lights that are controlled from one switch with each light having a white black ground and optional red wire?
Connect the black wire from the switch to the black wires of both lights. Connect the white wires together. Connect the red wire, if used for the motion sensor, to the black wires on the lights. Connect all ground wires together and to the ground terminal on the switch. Make sure to turn off power before connecting any wires for safety.
How do you wire 4 lights with 2 switches?
You can wire 4 lights with 2 switches by creating a "three-way" switch circuit. Connect the power source to the first switch, then run a 3-wire cable from that switch to the second switch. From the second switch, run a 2-wire cable to each of the 4 lights. This allows you to control the lights from either switch.
Can you take power from a receptacle and run it to a switch to control 3 lights?
Yes, you can run power from a receptacle to a switch to control 3 lights. You would connect the hot wire from the receptacle to the switch, then run a separate wire from the switch to each of the 3 lights, connecting each light to the switch. Make sure to follow proper electrical wiring practices and consult a professional if you are uncertain.
How do you wire a series of recessed lights to a single switch when the power goes to the lights first?
To wire a series of recessed lights to a single switch when power goes to the lights first, connect the black wire from the power source to the black wire of the first light, then connect a jumper wire from the white wire of the first light to the white wire of the next light, and so on for each additional light in the series. Finally, connect all of the grounds together and connect the switch to the black wire of the first light.
