multiple fixtures wired on a switch loop

brotherman · 07-08-2008, 07:09 PM

I would like to wire multiple light fixtures on a switch loop. I understand wiring one fixture, but I am confused when I consider additional fixtures. There doesn't seem to be enough wires coming from the first fixture. I am using 2-wire cable. Do I need a length of 3-wire cable also? I have not attempted to wire this yet. I have only drawn my own diagrams, and can't figure it out. Is this even possible?

Thanks,
Chad

fw2007 · 07-08-2008, 08:30 PM

Is this a 3-way switch system?
Regardless, you simply daisy-chain the light fixtures using 2 wire (plus ground of course) between the fixtures.

You need 3 wire cable between 3-way switches though.

FW

chris75 · 07-08-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by brotherman

I would like to wire multiple light fixtures on a switch loop. I understand wiring one fixture, but I am confused when I consider additional fixtures. There doesn't seem to be enough wires coming from the first fixture. I am using 2-wire cable. Do I need a length of 3-wire cable also? I have not attempted to wire this yet. I have only drawn my own diagrams, and can't figure it out. Is this even possible?

Thanks,
Chad

If the feed is at one end of the lights and the switch leg is on the other end, than yes you need a 3 wire between the fixtures.

joed · 07-08-2008, 09:58 PM

You need three wire cable. It looks like this when wired.

chris75 · 07-08-2008, 10:04 PM

Heres a few examples...

fw2007 · 07-09-2008, 04:21 PM

Sorry about my ignorance. I was assuming the feed was from the switch. I should never have assumed this, since I have seen it the other way many times.

FW

chris75 · 07-09-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fw2007

Sorry about my ignorance. I was assuming the feed was from the switch.

FW

The OP said he was using a switch loop.

brotherman · 07-09-2008, 10:46 PM

Thanks to everyone for your help.

Thanks,
Chad