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That is called a 4 way light switch circuit. On each end of the circuit you install a 3way switch and in the middle you install a 4 way switch.

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In the UK, 'three-way' switches are called 'two-way' switches (more logical, if you think about it!), and the 'four-way' switch is called an 'intermediate' switch.

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Wire a three-way switch One light controlled by two switches- similar to a hall ligt. SPDT switches?

yes like a hall light.


A light bulb is hanging in the first floor of the room There are three switches in the ground floor room One of these switches belongs to that light bulb The light bulb is not lit and the switches?

All the switches to be tried first. 2 out of 3 must be switches of the ground floor room. So which ever doesn't work for the ground floor electronics must be first floor bulb switch J


Can you connect one single light switch to another single light switch to control the same light on or off.?

Yes you can. There are three ways of doing this. Two are incorrect and one is the correct way of doing it.The two switches can be paralleled together to make the light fixture respond. Both of the two switches will always have to be in the on position. Either switch will turn the light off but the second switch will not turn the light on. Very inconvenient when you enter a room through one door and leave by another.The two switches can be wired in series. Both switches have to be on to operate the light but again if one of either switch is left in the off position the other switch will not operate the light fixture. Very inconvenient when you enter a room through one door and leave by another.The correct way of wiring two switches to control a central light fixture is with a three way switching system (two way in the UK). The two positions have to have special three way switches in each position. These types of switches sort out the problems of leaving a switch in a certain position to operate properly. The only criteria is that there be a three conductor cable joining the two three way switch boxes together.See related links below.


If you want to add a light in a closet can you tap into a three wire red white black that is running between the two switches powering your hallway light and if so how?

Three wire strand running between 2 switches is for a 3 way switch. It is only one side of the circuit. Since it is only one side and switches between the 3 wires there is no way to use it for a light. There may be power at the hall light, but I have seen all types of wiring and each circumstance has to be looked at on it's own.


Is it possible to control a light switch with remote control?

Yes. the two switches are called '3-way' switches. You will have to turn the fan/light on with one of the switches and leave BOTH switches in that position. The remote control unit will have to be wired in between the switch that is supplying power to the devices and the devices. This is the simplest way. You could also disable one of the switches and replace the remaining switch with the RC unit. If you are not sure how to deal with 3-way switches, learn about them first, or call a good electrician to do all of the work. Remeber that the black wire is hot, but only if the house was wired properly in the first place.

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Wire a three-way switch One light controlled by two switches- similar to a hall ligt. SPDT switches?

yes like a hall light.


What is the function of four way switch?

The use of a four way switch is needed when a load (such as a light) needs to be controlled from 3 locations or more. For instance when you walk down a hallway and there is a light there are probably at least two switches one at the beginning of the hallway and one at the end. These two switches will turn the light on or off from either location. These two switches will be three way switches. When the need to control a light or a load from more that two locations arises a four way switch is introduced. A light or load can be controlled an unlimited amount of locations by adding four way switches which are wired in between the two three way switches. Think of a sandwich where the three way switches are the bread and the meat and veggies are the four way switches. You can put as much meat and veggies as you want, but you always need two slices of bread on the top and bottom.


You have an outlet with three light switches controlling three different lights what is this called?

A triplex outlet. It is a simple device unless one or more of these switches are "3way" switches.


Pantom hourglass where in the fire temple are the three switches to light up the torches?

Go on the switch and one torch burns. Use your boomerang and make the other switches burn


A light bulb is hanging in the first floor of the room There are three switches in the ground floor room One of these switches belongs to that light bulb The light bulb is not lit and the switches?

All the switches to be tried first. 2 out of 3 must be switches of the ground floor room. So which ever doesn't work for the ground floor electronics must be first floor bulb switch J


Can you connect one single light switch to another single light switch to control the same light on or off.?

Yes you can. There are three ways of doing this. Two are incorrect and one is the correct way of doing it.The two switches can be paralleled together to make the light fixture respond. Both of the two switches will always have to be in the on position. Either switch will turn the light off but the second switch will not turn the light on. Very inconvenient when you enter a room through one door and leave by another.The two switches can be wired in series. Both switches have to be on to operate the light but again if one of either switch is left in the off position the other switch will not operate the light fixture. Very inconvenient when you enter a room through one door and leave by another.The correct way of wiring two switches to control a central light fixture is with a three way switching system (two way in the UK). The two positions have to have special three way switches in each position. These types of switches sort out the problems of leaving a switch in a certain position to operate properly. The only criteria is that there be a three conductor cable joining the two three way switch boxes together.See related links below.


Three light switches one room and one light bulb you can only go in it once what light switch turn the light bulb on it has something to do with the temperatur.?

turn 2 switches on wait one minute, turn one off go in the room if the bulb is off and warm it was the last one you turned off if its cold its the one you didnt touch and if its on its the only switch left on.


If you want to add a light in a closet can you tap into a three wire red white black that is running between the two switches powering your hallway light and if so how?

Three wire strand running between 2 switches is for a 3 way switch. It is only one side of the circuit. Since it is only one side and switches between the 3 wires there is no way to use it for a light. There may be power at the hall light, but I have seen all types of wiring and each circumstance has to be looked at on it's own.


How many wall mount switch controlled lighting outlets shall be installed in every habitable room and bathroom?

There is no maximum or minimum amount in the U.S. for switched controlled outlets. You can have none if you want. However you must have one outlet installed evert 12 feet minimum or you can install more. If a wall is 2 feet or wider it must have an outlet installed.


There are three light switches on a wall one of the switches controls a light?

Is that really meant to be a question? It is like saying"There are six wheels on a car: four road wheels, a spare wheel and a steering wheel?" Please explain what you want to know and someone may be able to give you a better answer than this one.


There are three switches in a building and the building will catch fire if one among the three switches is switched on. How will you identify that switch?

After the building catches on fire.


Is it possible to control a light switch with remote control?

Yes. the two switches are called '3-way' switches. You will have to turn the fan/light on with one of the switches and leave BOTH switches in that position. The remote control unit will have to be wired in between the switch that is supplying power to the devices and the devices. This is the simplest way. You could also disable one of the switches and replace the remaining switch with the RC unit. If you are not sure how to deal with 3-way switches, learn about them first, or call a good electrician to do all of the work. Remeber that the black wire is hot, but only if the house was wired properly in the first place.