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Fri, Dec 11, 09 at 17:17
| I have a 3-way circuit. In the far-end (i.e. the one that is not fed from the panel) I want to install an independent single light switch.
How to deal with the fact that thee is no neutral anymore. Can I tie the neutral with ground for the single light line and take power from always powered side of the three way switch? |
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| You may NOT use the ground for a neutral. Neutrals and grounds must remain separated everywhere outside of your main panel. |
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| The only way to deal with it is to find another source of power for you new light. You proposed solution is very dangerous and could get someone killed. |
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| you need to feed your switch with a neutral from another location. What is your three way controlling now? If it is going to a receptacle this may also solve your neutral problem. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Changing a 3way switch from a Receptacle to a Light
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