This part of the switch is not insulated and is connected directly to the metal framework. There are 4 terminals (screws) on each switch (see photo above), but some older versions of switches may come without the ground terminal. If you don’t feel like you are competent at what you are doing, you must consult a professional. ** Second warning! Working with electricity is dangerous and can be fatal if not done properly. ** Warning! Do not start doing anything until you make sure that no power is going through the wires! Turn the power OFF by flipping the appropriate circuit breaker and double-check it with a non-contact voltage tester. If your circuit breaker is 20 amps, you will need a 12-gauge wire (12-3) and if you have a 15 amp circuit (like most homes), you will need a 14 gauge wire (14-3). Materials for installing 3-way switches include: Three-way switches are not expensive and could be UL-listed as this one (paid link). Here is an example of a 2-way switch, which is not what you are looking for (notice the “ON” written on it):įor this project, you will need a 3-way switch with no labels and it should have a “common terminal”: The reason for this is that you don’t really know where will be “ON” and where will be “OFF” since it allows you to turn lights “ON” in one place and turn them “OFF” in another. The main difference between 2-way and 3-way switches is that the three-way switch will have no “ON” and “OFF” markings. This is where diagrams come in handy and I will include them below along with step-by-step wiring instructions in the video format.įirst things first and you need to make sure you’ve got the actual “3-way switch” in your hands! Wiring 3-way switches is not complicated, but making sure you are connecting the right wires, could be a little tricky. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE READ MY EARNINGS DISCLAIMER. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT WILL REWARD ME MONETARILY OR OTHERWISE WHEN YOU USE THEM TO MAKE QUALIFYING PURCHASES. How To Wire A 3 Way Switch With Multiple Lights DISCLAIMER: AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES.
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