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   Re: Low voltage switch wiring question   
   27 May 15 23:18:39   
   
   From: nospam@ny.more   
      
   In article , Rich.    
   wrote:   
      
   > "M-M"  wrote in message   
   > news:270520151550080592%nospam@ny.more...   
   > > Hi,   
   > > I have LEDıs over a garage workshop countertop, under the hanging   
   > > cabinets.   
   > >   
   > > I have a toggle switch that I would like to install between the low   
   > > voltage line and the lights.   
   > >   
   > > The toggle switch has 6 lugs. I understand that I donıt use all of them.   
   > >   
   > > Should I simply make the switch break the negative wire while keeping   
   > > the red wires connected, or should I connect the red and the black from   
   > > the power to one set of lugs and the red-black of the lights to the   
   > > other set of lugs?   
   > >   
   > > i.e., do I need to use 4 lugs or can I just use 2?   
   >   
   > Two lugs are fine, you only need to break the circuit.   
   >   
   Thanks. Is it preferable to use just the two or just easier?   
      
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