On Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:14:07 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
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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. If the circuit is protected by a
20A breaker, AGW12 is the smallest size you can use.
For a pilot light you CAN use lighter wire with it's own fuse. (not
sure if it is addressed in current code but it's been done MANY times.
And if the pilot is in the same box it's a non-issue anyway.