I had wired the bathroom switch with 14-2. This was fine as long as I used the mechanical switch, but I would like to change that to a electrical timer switch. But I don’t have a neutral line.
Wiring sequence is this: 1st junction box (basement) has a split that makes the 14-3 into 2 circuits. One circuit goes to 2nd box (bathroom wall) that holds the light fixture. Wires for the switch (14-2) goes out of the 2nd box.
I want to bypass the 2nd box. I want to put a single neutral wire between the switch box and the 1st junction box. I will use bx for extra protection, leaving only the neutral, and labeling it for the purpose.
Can I do this?
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Not legally.
All conductors in a circuit must be grouped together in a cable or raceway.
I would suggest buying a timer that doesn't need a neutral and gets power through the load.
If you can fish from JB#1 into the box with the switch, pull in a 14-2, hit the switch/timer, use the wire from the switch to the light going the other direction and abandon the wire going from the light to the JB#1.
Remove any reidentification tape you mayy have used on the switch leg since the white is now a neutral again.
Thank you both for the answers. I was proposing to use the bx to show that lone neutral is protected, but I was half expecting to hear that it is illegal.
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