Single switch with 2 lights, not in series

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The 1st image below is a typical diagram for a switch with 2 lights. I have a scenario where I can't wire the 2 lights in series because they go off in different directions. Can I wire it like the 2nd (modified) image below?



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  • We wire lights in parallel not in series. You can tap the conductors at the existing light or the switch location.
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The 1st image below is a typical diagram for a switch with 2 lights. I have a scenario where I can't wire the 2 lights in series because they go off in different directions. Can I wire it like the 2nd (modified) image below?



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The 1st image below is a typical diagram for a switch with 2 lights. I have a scenario where I can't wire the 2 lights in series because they go off in different directions. Can I wire it like the 2nd (modified) image below?



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The 1st image below is a typical diagram for a switch with 2 lights. I have a scenario where I can't wire the 2 lights in series because they go off in different directions. Can I wire it like the 2nd (modified) image below?



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  • We wire lights in parallel not in series. You can tap the conductors at the existing light or the switch location.
    – Ed Beal
    2 hours ago

















  • We wire lights in parallel not in series. You can tap the conductors at the existing light or the switch location.
    – Ed Beal
    2 hours ago
















We wire lights in parallel not in series. You can tap the conductors at the existing light or the switch location.
– Ed Beal
2 hours ago





We wire lights in parallel not in series. You can tap the conductors at the existing light or the switch location.
– Ed Beal
2 hours ago











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  • Thanks. Previously, there were 2 sets of wires running from the box to one of the lights. I am assuming one going to the light, and one going back to the same box, where I assume it connected to the other light. Is there a preferred method? I would assume running just one wire is easier.
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  • Thanks. Previously, there were 2 sets of wires running from the box to one of the lights. I am assuming one going to the light, and one going back to the same box, where I assume it connected to the other light. Is there a preferred method? I would assume running just one wire is easier.
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  • Thanks. Previously, there were 2 sets of wires running from the box to one of the lights. I am assuming one going to the light, and one going back to the same box, where I assume it connected to the other light. Is there a preferred method? I would assume running just one wire is easier.
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Thanks. Previously, there were 2 sets of wires running from the box to one of the lights. I am assuming one going to the light, and one going back to the same box, where I assume it connected to the other light. Is there a preferred method? I would assume running just one wire is easier.
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Thanks. Previously, there were 2 sets of wires running from the box to one of the lights. I am assuming one going to the light, and one going back to the same box, where I assume it connected to the other light. Is there a preferred method? I would assume running just one wire is easier.
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