HOUSE WIRING

EXTENSIVE   Box-and-Cable Connection Diagrams

1. How many separate cables (not wires) come into the box for your outlet, switch(es), or light?
2. How many wires are in each of these cables (don't count grounds, which are bare or green)?

According to your answers to these questions, open this Explanation and click the appropriate diagram:


-Only one 2-wire (flat) cable ["14-2" or "12-2"]


-Only one 3-wire (round) cable ["14-3" or "12-3" (w/red wire)]


-Two 2-wire cables


-One 2-wire cable and one 3-wire cable


-Two 3-wire cables


-Three 2-wire cables


-Two 2-wire cables and one 3-wire cable


-One 2-wire cable and two 3-wire cables


-Three 3-wire cables


-Four 2-wire cables


-Three 2-wire cables and one 3-wire cable