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How do you wire a light fixture to be controlled by 5 separate switches?
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∙ 10y ago
That is called 4 way intermediate switch wiring. Click the link to watch a video I have posted showing how to wire just such a circuit.
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Is there a recessed lighting fixture you can put a heat light bulb in?
Yes. They are well insulated and have thermal cutoff switches.
Why do you use two switches to turn on a lamp instead of one switch?
When there's two switches connected to the same lamp it's usually because the lamp was meant to be able to be turned on and off from two different places. Useful in corridors and stairs and places like that. Or it can be that it originally was a fixture with more than one bulb in it. Two switches meant you could get different amounts of light out of the same fixture.
Can you use 14-2 wire to operate a ceiling fan using two switches one for the fan the other for the lights?
On these types of installations an electrician would use a three wire cable set from the switch box to the fixture's junction box. At the fixture's junction box both the fan neutral and the light neutral would be wire nutted together with the incoming neutral from the switch boxes. From the three wire, the white wire would go to the fan and light's neutral wires. The Black would come from the bottom of one of the switches and go to the fan's motor lead. The red wire would come from the bottom of the other switch and go to the light fixture's lead. It can be done with two runs of two wire to the fixture. You will need a two gang switch box for this project to hold the two separate switches. You could use a single gang light switch box if you can still find where duplex switches being sold. A duplex switch is one that has the configuration of a duplex receptacle with the switches being one on top of the other. The cover plate is the same one used for duplex receptacles. To answer this question fully more information is needed. See discuss in the left margin.
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.
What is a light fixture?
A fixture or device that holds a light in place by means of some sort of socket, that is connected to a power source.
I am trying to turn 1 light with 2 switches and i don't know how to give it powerelectricity?
This requires 3-way switches that have three separate terminals (plus ground). The method of wiring depends on where the light fixture is in relation to the switches and the feed wires. Most brands of switches contain wiring diagrams to help the installation.
How do you connect a 3 wire fixture to a 2 wire fixture that are connected to the same switch what do you connect the red wire to?
A three wire fixture most likely is one that has two separate loads within it. An example is a ceiling fan with a light fixture. If the three wire is used to separately switch the two loads you have to make a decision as to which load you want to work with the two wire fixture. Once that decision has been made connect the two wire fixture in parallel with the your selected load on the three wire fixture. On these types of installations the three wire fixture is usually controlled by two separate switches in a two gang box. The red and black wires of the three wire terminates on the bottom of either switch. The white wire is connected to the incoming neutral. The top of the switches are paralleled together with the "hot" feeder from the distribution source.
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.
Wire a three-way switch One light controlled by two switches- similar to a hall ligt. SPDT switches?
To wire a three-way switch with SPDT switches for one light controlled by two switches, you will need to connect the common terminal of one switch to the hot wire coming from the power source, connect the common terminal of the other switch to the light fixture, and connect the two remaining terminals of the switches together with one wire. This configuration allows either switch to control the light. Be sure to follow proper wiring techniques and safety precautions.
Is there a recessed lighting fixture you can put a heat light bulb in?
Yes. They are well insulated and have thermal cutoff switches.
Why does dimmer switch cause ceiling light to make noise?
Dimmer switches control the amount of electricity flowing to the light fixture by rapidly turning the power on and off. This rapid cycling can cause the light fixture to vibrate or emit a buzzing sound, especially if the light fixture is not compatible with the dimmer switch. Upgrading to a dimmer switch designed for the specific type of light fixture can help reduce or eliminate the noise.
How do you add a light to a double switch?
The switch you are referring to is called a three way switch operating one or a string of devices from two separate locations. You have to either parallel it at the existing light or find out which end the switch leg and associated neutral is on. Sometimes the electrician will feed the fixture with the neutral and use travellers between switches with 3 wire circuits so you first need to know how it has been wired. It is legal to feed the switches and lamps from any of the locations. Unless you are tapping into the light fixture itself, I would have a professional look at it.
Suppose you have a single light that can be turned on and off by 2 separate switches if you flick both switches at exactly the same time what will happen?
The single light will not come on. The traveler legs from the two switches will have to be opened simultaneously if they are not then you will get a flick of light.
I have 2 three way switches in my basement stair well and the light doesn't come on I checked the breaker i tested the switches for continuity and loose neutral and even tested the lighting fixture?
Did you check the lamp?
How have light switches changed?
Light switches have evolved from simple toggle switches to rocker switches, touch-sensitive switches, and smart switches that can be controlled remotely with a smartphone. They now come in different styles, colors, and designs to match any decor, offering improved convenience, energy efficiency, and customization options for users.
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 hook up an overhead light in the kitchen to a two way switch?
To hook up an overhead light in the kitchen to a two-way switch, you will need to run a 3-wire cable between the light fixture and the two switches. Connect the black wire of the cable to the light fixture, the white wire to the neutral wires, and the red wire to the two switches. At the switches, connect the red wire to the common terminals and the black and white wires to the traveler terminals.
