I would like to install 2 new light fixtures and a switch in my kitchen. Currently the kitchen has three lights each controlled by their own switch. I want the new lights to have their own switch located next to one of the other switches. I am trying to figure out the best and easiest way to to get power to the lights? A diagram of the required wiring would be helpful.
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Thank you all for the help.
I ended up purchasing an Intermatic ST01 which is intended for three way installations. They even have a youtube video that makes the install foolproof. It also does not require a neutral wire, a wire I do not have.
Typically A dimmer that can be used in a three way circuit will have a common (black) wire, and two (non-black, non-white, non-green) travelers. Here is a wiring diagram from the installation instructions of a random dimmer.
It can also be installed as the second switch in the circuit.
As you can see, in this example the common wire is black, while the travelers are red. Without further detail about your current wiring, it's impossible to provide more assistance.
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You can in all likelihood run it off your existing circuit, but without knowing the current layout it is hard to say for sure.
You are probably better off hiring an electrician. Doing work like this requires significantly more information and technique than can be explained in a forum post or single diagram.
I am a firm believer in DIY, self-reliant amateur electricians, but just reading a few posts on a forum does not cut it. You need to have and use books that explain in detail the correct procedures, otherwise you could make serious errors with potentially dangerous ramifications.
If you have a specific problem, by all means bring it to the exchange, but just asking, "How do I wire up a whole circuit?" is not a good idea.