Multiple banks, same breaker..

[HeloMech]

I'm wanting to run two banks of lights, both on their own switches, from the same breaker. Possible? So, I'll have two switches somehow powered by the same breaker, each running a different bank of lights. Can someone draw some type of diagram to help me?

 

[MrMark]

You just take power in to the box with the switch. Switch leg or legs out to the light(s). If you have multiple boxes you simply run the power to the next box from your first box. This is how all house wiring is done for multiple outlets. The power comes in to one box and goes out to the next. I like to call it the power layer in a layout drawing.

 

[djjsr]

I'm guessing that you don't have much experience with typical house wiring. If that's the case, seek the help of someone who knows what they are doing. What you are asking is very simple and if you have to hire an electrician, it will be done quickly and safely.

 

[pattenp]

Here's a diagram with power coming into one box with 2 switches with each switch controlling one light or set of lights. Diagram does not show grounds, but all grounds will be connected together and fastened to the switches ground screw.

 

[ForceFed70]

Not gonna say "pay an electrician" but I will say that this is such a basic question that I do have concerns. Please get a permit and have your work inspected, or at least have a friend with a little more knowledge come by to check everything out when you are done.

The short answer: Run 14/2 to a 2-gang box and switch/split the power there. Most houses run multiple rooms/switches off of a single lighting circuit.

 

[tylernt]

I'm wanting to run two banks of lights, both on their own switches, from the same breaker. Possible? So, I'll have two switches somehow powered by the same breaker, each running a different bank of lights. Can someone draw some type of diagram to help me?

Well if you can fix a broken helicopter, you can wire lights.

pattenp's diagram looks good to me. It's sometimes hard to pack a lot of wires into a wall box with two switches and three cables and several pigtails, so I suggest spending an extra buck on an "extra deep" box just because it's easier to work with.

If you are running 14/2 Romex on a 15A breaker, you should install no more than 1,440 watts of lights total.

If you run 12/2 Romex on a 20A breaker, do not exceed 1,920 watts total, and also do not exceed 1,440 watts on a single switch.

 

[HeloMech]

Well if you can fix a broken helicopter, you can wire lights.

You would think so anyway, being that most aircraft run AC and DC. Still learning house wiring. I'm trying to make it harder than it really is. Diagram tells me I was going in the right direction. I was able to get several lights done tonight, have a friend coming over to inspect this week before I close everything up. Rather seem like an idiot with people I don't know instead of him. Thanks.