Wiring 3 way switch with multiple lights

11-04-2012, 03:08 PM	#1
Darrenp Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1	Wiring 3 way switch with multiple lights I'm doing a remodel trying to wire can lights. I want to wire power to switch then multiple lights and finish at a second switch. I've run 14-2 to first switch, 14-3 between lights and to second switch. Q - How do I wire the lights so they are in parrallel and not series? Thanks!

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11-04-2012, 04:14 PM	#2
rjniles A "Handy Husband"     Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Carolina Low Country Posts: 2,932	Wiring 3 way switch with multiple lights You can't, you do not have enough wires between the switches. Run the 3 wire between the switches and run 2 wire from one of the switches to the first light and on to the rest. __________________ Location: Coastal South Carolina

11-04-2012, 04:15 PM	#3
jbfan Electrical Contractor   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 5,004	Wiring 3 way switch with multiple lights You can't. you need one more wire. Are the cei;ings still open? Run a 3 wire cable from switch #1 to switch #2, then a 2 wire cable from #2 to the first light, then to each light after that. __________________ Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late. "Jimmy Buffett"

11-04-2012, 04:26 PM	#4
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