2 gang box to 4 gang box

03-19-2006, 05:03 PM	#1
jwn2126 Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	2 gang box to 4 gang box Hi all , great site 1st post. I'll try to be as concise as possible. I want to add 2 sets of recessed cans on dimmers to existing 2 gang box. I want all 4 switches in same box because of location & convenience. Obviously i have to replace 2g box with a 4g box , rewire 2 exisiting switches and wire up 2 new switches , pull wire and install cans. My question is , for ease of wiring , can i use a hot lead pigtail to wire up the 2 switches on far end of 4g box?

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03-19-2006, 05:38 PM	#2
Speedy Petey Licensed Electrical Cont.     Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,156	2 gang box to 4 gang box Yes. What I do is put on a separate tail for each switch. I prefer not to loop from switch to switch. __________________ Sometimes I feel like if I answer any more questions it is like someone trying to climb over a fence to jump off a bridge and me giving them a boost.

03-20-2006, 11:03 AM	#3
jwn2126 Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	2 gang box to 4 gang box Thank you Speedy , I appreciate the help