Lighting Circuits - Multiple Lights from One Switch How to add one or more additional lights, so that all are operated from the same switch. Adding an extra cable to the existing ceiling rose To add a second light which is switched with the first one, the switched line, neutral and earth need to be extended to the second light.. Multiple Light Wiring Diagram This diagram illustrates wiring for one switch to control 2 or more lights. The source is at SW1 and 2-wire cable runs from there to the fixtures. The hot and neutral terminals on each fixture are spliced with a pigtail to the circuit wires which then continue on to the next light. This is the simplest arrangement for more than one light on a single switch.
Learn how to wire multiple lights in a 3-way circuit with this helpful diagram and instructions. Perfect for any DIY electrical project.. You can add as many lights in this fashion as need (within the load limit of your wiring/circuit breaker) Light Switch Diagram (Multiple Lights) - (pdf, 42kb) Back to Wiring Diagrams Home Click the icons below to get our NEC ® compliant Electrical Calc Elite or Electric Toolkit, available for Android and iOS.