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Date Posted: 16:26 02/26/08 Tue
Author: Hal
Subject: Re: Wire problem
In reply to: Denny Cassady 's message, "Wire problem" on 08:32 02/13/08 Wed

>3/4 inch conduit to 4 gang switch box.
>4- three-way switches 13 conductors.
>Question How many of these conductors are considered
>current carring?
>
>Contractor stated there is only one current carring
>wire in this box and raceway!!!

If I am envisioning this installation correctly 13 conductors = 4 common, 8 travelers, 1 grounding conductor then the maximum number of conductors that could be carrying current at any given time is 8, the common for each switch and one of the travelers for each switch. Just my opinion..

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  • Re: Wire problem -- joe smith, 19:30 09/23/08 Tue
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