Switch Wiring Circuits
Switch Circuit Wiring Instructions with schematics. Wiring for both NEC 2011 Compliance and wiring for where that compliance is not required.
For those that live where the new 2011 NEC code is in effect, please read
‘2011 NEC New Rule ‘Switch Connections’
If this applies to you, the switch wiring options that is in compliance with this new rule will be indicated as ‘2011 NEC compliant’
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Basic Switch Circuits
Basic single switch circuits controlling one or more light fixtures
3 Way Switch Circuits
3 Way Switch Wiring – circuits designed to control one or more fixtures from two locations.
4 Way Switch Circuits
4 Way Switch Wiring – circuits designed to control one or more fixtures from at least three locations.
Convert Pull String to Wall Switch
Want to change those pull string light fixtures to be controlled by a wall switch, we will show you how.
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Fan / Light Switch Combination Wiring
Fan & Light combination wiring options
Outlet , Half Switched
Half of the outlet operated by a switch and the other walk always hot.
Series Switch Wiring
Switches that are in series, meaning all switches must be on for the circuit to be on, when and why would this be used?
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By: Donald Kerr