Wiring Multiple Switches to Multiple Lights
Wiring multiple lights to multiple switches is similar to the basic light switch configuration except for the hot and neutral power lines are split in the box to go to two or more independent lighting circuits as shown in the diagram. You can add up to 3 or 4 switches in this fashion if you like by using a 3 or 4 gang switch box (within the load limit of your wiring/circuit breaker).
Light Switch Diagram (Multiple Switches Multiple Lights) - (pdf, 30kb)
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