On Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 3:56:35 PM UTC-4, wrote:
On Monday, July 6, 2020 at 11:14PM, "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. If the circuit is protected by a
20A breaker, AGW12 is the smallest size you can use.

Pretty much all new construction is going to use 12 gauge hot with maybe even 10 wire for a neutral.

IDK where you are, but here in US plenty of 14 gauge all over in new
residential construction. Far more 14g than 12g. Why would you run 12g,
which costs more and is harder to work with, to support some small lighting
circuits, for example? And why would you make the neutral larger? WTF?