I have 2 circuits of 4 lights connected via two 14/3 cables to two sets of switches that on/off each circuit. Power comes in at Switch1/circuit 1. All works fine.
I want to extend power from second set of switches to new single pole switch just two feet from that second set. The new single pole switch will control one dining room light. How do i extend power to next switch so that it works independent of the other switches?
Best Answer
Let's go to the store and get some colored tape, so we don't lose our minds. We don't need to distinguish two travelers from each other, so a pair of travelers can be the same color. We do however have two sets of travelers in close proximity, and two switched-hot colors which I'm making red and purple.
So now in color:
In order to feed an additional switch+lamp combo, you need always-hot and neutral. Do you see it in the right hand switch box? Yes, you do, but how?
Well, you've got always-hot in one cable and neutral in the other cable -- Oh wait.
You can't do that
You can't pull power off one cable and return it on another cable. Currents must be equal in each cable. The answer is "NO".
It would be yes if they were all wires in one conduit. Using cable between the switch groups sinks you.