How do I mount wall switches on opposite sides of a partition?
New home construction.
I want to mount one switch in the kitchen/dining area to control the kitchen lights (single 14/3 romex into a 15A, 3-way Decora style rocker swiitch), and another switch on the opposite side of the wall, same location, to control switched 20A convenience outlets in the living room (single 20A Romex into a 20A, 3-way Decora style Rocker Switch).
The wall is a standard 2X4 framing w/ ½" drywall on Both Sides, total width 4½".
Is there a box made specifically for this application, or are shallow boxes made that will fit this need 'back to back'? Prefer nail-on plastic boxes but will go with metal if I need to. Also if wire fill is an issue I could make the LR outlet circuit 15A & use 14/3 on that side too.
Thanks in advance,
Rick
If you want switches back to back I would recommend using a 4 square metal box with a 1/2 inch single gang mud ring.
There are 4sq boxes that have side mount brackets on them. They are easy to use.
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