ELECTRICAL WIRING:RESIDENTAL-6 PLANS
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ISBN: 9781305098329
Author: MULLIN
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 11, Problem 8R
When installing the wiring for a doorjamb switch, the best choice is (Circle the correct answer.)
- a. run the supply conductors to the doorjamb box, then run the switched conductors to the luminaire.
- b. run the supply conductors to the outlet box where the luminaire is to be installed, then run the switch loop conductors to the doorjamb box.
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ELECTRICAL WIRING:RESIDENTAL-6 PLANS
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