On Monday, July 6, 2020 at 7:14:10 PM UTC-4, Scott Lurndal wrote:
writes:
Wiring up switch w/pilot light...

When wiring up a switch that requires another wire back from the load to attach to the switch to power the pilot-light (illuminated when ON).
Do I have to use #14 wire ?


Use the appropriate AWG for the breaker and length of run. On a 15A circuit, AWG14 is
the minimum AWG, it could be AWG12 for a long run.

For a switch pilot light? That would be one hell of a long run to need
12 gauge.



If the circuit is protected by a
20A breaker, AGW12 is the smallest size you can use.