S southernboys Senior Member Feb 5, 2005 #1 when it comes to making up the hotlegs on a multiple switch box is the prefered method one long pigtail or multiple pigtails?
when it comes to making up the hotlegs on a multiple switch box is the prefered method one long pigtail or multiple pigtails?
L luke warmwater Senior Member Feb 5, 2005 #2 Re: 4 gang switch boxes our preferred method is 4 pigtails.
S speedypetey Senior Member Location Hudson Valley, NY Feb 5, 2005 #3 Re: 4 gang switch boxes Me too. One pigtail for each device.
George Stolz Moderator Staff member Location Windsor, CO NEC: 2017 Occupation Hospital Master Electrician Feb 5, 2005 #4 Re: 4 gang switch boxes Definutely. Much less second guessing that way.
J jeff43222 Senior Member Location Minneapolis, Minnesota Feb 5, 2005 #5 Re: 4 gang switch boxes I also prefer multiple pigtails. Makes troubleshooting easier. I also think it looks more professional than using one long one.
Re: 4 gang switch boxes I also prefer multiple pigtails. Makes troubleshooting easier. I also think it looks more professional than using one long one.