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Like any other switch: you fasten a pigtail to the screw terminal and use wire nuts to connect all other wires to the other end of the pigtail. Why you would ever want to do that in a 3-way would be a head-scratcher for a different question.
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You have three wires on the new switch but only two on the old?
The new switch is a 3 way switch which requires a common and 2 traveler's. The switch can be identified by no on off marks on toggle part on face of switch. Unless that third wire is a ground wire.
What happens if you move a switch and the circuit wires are not all connected?
When a switch is open (wires not connected) it is considered off. When a switch is closed it is considered on. If you move a switch and the wires are not connected the the circuit is open and current cannot run throughout the circuit to power the device.
How do you remove the 3 wires from the back of a switch plate when they are tightly packed and will not budge?
do you mean from a switch? plates dont have wires you can cut the wires or if it is stabbed in the back there is a slot you can insert something to loosen it TURN OFF POWER
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".
How do you connect 2 black and 2 red wires to a new switch?
switches work by interupting the hot side of a wire loop, so what you do is you wire your non hot (usually black) wires directly to the device you are trying to control, next, to one side of the switch you connect your two reds, then to the other side of the switch connet the hot lead from your device.
The rear wiper motor for your 1997 Jeep Wrangler Hardtop has three wires When you connect only two to a switch you are able to operate the wiper Why are there three wires?
The three wires are the ground wire, the hot wire that runs through the switch and is energized only when the switch is in the on position and the third wire which is energized anytime the ignition switch is on. This circuit allows the wiper arm to go to the "park" position when you turn the wiper switch off. If you turn the ignition switch off while the wiper is in operation it will stop immediately and not continue to the "park" position. When the ignition switch is turned on again, the wiper will return to "park".
Can you by pass a cut off switch in a citroen saxo?
cut the switch off join wires
Can you mix two hot wires and neutral in same shut-off switch?
Yes two "hot" wires and a neutral can enter into a switch box. This is done on occasions where a three wire enters a switch box, drops off one circuit for the lighting and the other "hot" wire carries on to feed a receptacle circuit.
You have three wires on the new switch but only two on the old?
The new switch is a 3 way switch which requires a common and 2 traveler's. The switch can be identified by no on off marks on toggle part on face of switch. Unless that third wire is a ground wire.
Why does the light switch crackel when turned off?
Either there is a loose connection where the wires are attached to the switch, or there is a bad connection inside the switch itself. Turn the breaker off that controls that switch. Remove the cover plate. make sure the wires are tightly connected. If they are tight, replace switch.
What happens if you move a switch and the circuit wires are not all connected?
When a switch is open (wires not connected) it is considered off. When a switch is closed it is considered on. If you move a switch and the wires are not connected the the circuit is open and current cannot run throughout the circuit to power the device.
How can i find out if the live wires i found in my wall are for a light switch or an outlet?
Use a voltage tester held next to the wire. Turn the switch off. If the tester stops beeping then the wires are on that switch.
Why won't your car start with key but it does when you jump it where the relay switch is but then you can't shut it off even by unhooking the battery you only touch the wires acrooss the rely so they?
WEIRD QUESTIONS HERE! YOUR IGNITION SWITCH MAY BE BAD. THE STARTER RELAY MAY BE BAD. YOU GOT IT CRANKED UP HOW-SOME-EVER, BUT TO CUT IT OFF YOU HAVE CUT THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF. WOODY'S RULES
How to wire Robbins and Myers schematic diagram?
changing the wires to the on-off switch.
Can you replace a 3 way light switch with a standard switch and cap off the wires or can you use the 3 way switch and make it into a standard switch?
YES
How do you remove the 3 wires from the back of a switch plate when they are tightly packed and will not budge?
do you mean from a switch? plates dont have wires you can cut the wires or if it is stabbed in the back there is a slot you can insert something to loosen it TURN OFF POWER
Does I stand for wires?
I stands for CURRENT. Many times a on/off power switch will have a I printed on it.
