Turn off the power to the light circuit at the main panel. I want to install a light fixture on my back porch and use two switches to turn it on and off.
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How to wire two switches to one light. How to wire two light switches with one power supply step 1. How to wire two switches to one light fixture step 1. I have a wiring question that i hope you can help me with. Slice open a spare length of cable that is 6 inches long with a utility knife and remove the black and bare wires. Install a double switch wall box and run the feed cable. Twist the ground wires from both ends together and fasten with a wire nut.
Remove 12 inch of insulation from both ends of the black wire. One switch will be located outside on the porch and the other switch will be on the inside wall next to the door. Begin by installing the feed cable from the power. Cut 4 inches of sheathing from the ends of all the cables with a utility knife. Shut off the power to the circuit. Tag or otherwise mark the circuit breaker to alert.
Connect the white wire from the source to the white wire or silver screw on the light fixture. Use a circuit tester to verify that the power is off to the circuit you are. Strip 34 inches of insulation from. At the end of the insulation on the white wire leading to the first switch wrap a small piece of black electrical tape.
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