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Your 2 switches will have 3 terminals each. One will be copper colored and two black.
You will require a 12-3 WG wire between the switches.
The Travelers: The black terminals will be connected together one from switch a to switch b and the other from switch a to switch b, it does not matter which black terms you choose to go from switch a to b
The brass terminals one will go to the light switch a and the other to a power source switch b.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoJust use the center common connection and either of the two other connections. Attach switch so that toggle is up when the switch is on.
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Can a three way switch be changed to a single pole switch with a plate over one of the switch locations?
Yes, If you only hook up two wire it will work as a single pole
How did a 'three-way switch' get its name?
"How does a single pole switch differ from a three way?" is a trick question often asked to catch-out new trainee electricians because the common but mis-named "three-way switch" is actually a single pole, double throw switch, i.e. it is only a 2-way switch, not a 3-way switch.A pair of "3-terminal, single pole, double throw" switches are often used to hook-up two separate light switches to control one light or one set of lights.A proper "3-way switch" would be capable of being switched to 3 different positions and could have one, two or more poles. Each pole could be either single- or double-throw.The same answer put in a different wayDespite the fact that the name "3-way switch" is often used to describe it, if it is of the type that has just one pole that can only be physically switched 2 ways, the name "3-way switch" is quite wrong for that particular switch. A "3-terminal, single pole, double throw" switch" is a more accurate description for it.Comment'Three-way switch' -American term. 'Two-way switch' -UK term for the same type of switch. Used to operate a lamp from two different locations.
Is there a way to wire a 3 way household dimmer switch as a 2 way dimmer switch?
You need a three way switch to control lights from two locations. The name is misleading. Three way switch refers to the connection points on the switch. You can use a three way switch as a single switch as long as you place hot wire on the brass screw and the use any of the other screws for the return hot.
How do you hook up a live wire into two switches?
First turn off the power. You can do it a couple of ways. Take your black hot wire and connect two black pigtail wires of the correct gauge to the wire via a wirenut. Then connect each of the two pigtails to each switch. Another way if the supply wire is long enough you can strip about 1/2 inch off about 4 inches from the end. Make a "U-shaped" bend in the stripped area and put that around one switch and strip the end and connect to the other switch.
What effect would occur if the intermediate switch s3 were replace by a double pole switch?
You seem to be referring about a 3 way lighting circuit. If the cross over switch is replaced with a double pole switch, depending on how the switch was wired into the circuit, the load lamp would either stay on or not light at all. A circuit in a three way configuration has two traveler legs between the two switches The intermediate switch in the circuit just switches the two traveler legs from open to close depending on the position of the other two switched. Google, three way switching, they have many diagrams to work from.
Can a three way switch be changed to a single pole switch with a plate over one of the switch locations?
Yes, If you only hook up two wire it will work as a single pole
Why do they call a three-way switch when it isn't?
The switch operates from two locations, such as upstairs and downstairs, but there are three ways it can be set: both switches "on", both switches "off", or one switch "on" and one switch "off".
What type of switch is installed to control a luminaire from two different control points?
A Three-way switch. 3-ways are used to control from two locations. As opposed to a Four-way switch, which is needed to control from more than two locations.
How can I hook up a ps2 and wii to my vcr at the same time instead of deciding to play Wii and unplug the cords to the ps2 or vise versa?
Buy a two-way splitter and hook it up. Then all you should need to do is flip a switch. I have a three-way one in which I have my Wii, my PS2, and my satellite box hooked up. A flip of the switch is all it takes.
Can you replace an old no ground single switch with a three way switch?
A three way switch can be used as a single switch. Replacing this switch will not allow you to switch a fixture from two locations unless there is a three wire cable going to the second box.
What are two ways to switch between documents?
~_~ shift + TAB + Alt
Where do you switch from the one train to the two or three?
At a junction.
Is there a grappling hook in just cause ps2?
Yes there is After Level Two there are territories you can take over. Once you have done about three of them you will get the grapple hook.
How do you hook up an overhead light in the kitchen to a two way switch?
use a parallel circuit to make many lights light up at the same time as the switch is turned on.
How would you make an LED Strip battery powered and operated with an ON OFF switch?
Oh boy. Well, you can get an inverter and hook that up to two giant 6 volt batteries them hook the positive end up to a switch. Not an easy thing to make look good.
To reverse the rotation of a three phase motor you would?
Switch two of the three wires.
How many ways can you spell the word to?
There are three ways which is too, to, and two which is called a homophone.
