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How do you switch the wiring from a regular light switch with three wires to a spring wound interval timer with only two wire spots?
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∙ 7y ago
If there are three current carrying conductors terminated on the switch you want to replace, then you can not use the new switch at this location. What it sounds like is the existing switch is part of a three way light switching circuit. Check online for images of "wiring of three way switching systems" and you will see what I mean.
A regular light switch will only have two termination points on the switch. This type of switch could be a direct substitute for the interval timer switch, as both have only two terminal points.
The only way that you could use the new switch in this circuit is to cut in a new junction box for the new switch adjacent to one of the existing light switch boxes. One end of the circuit would use the new switch for opening the incoming "hot" conductor or at the other end of the circuit, the new switch would open the conductor that goes to the light (load). If this method is used the existing switches will not be used for controlling the light and must be in a position so that the light will be always in the on position.
If the three way switching is not needed then the existing switches can be removed and the wiring in the boxes can be rewired to accommodate the new switch and the other box would be blanked off.
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