This is known as "staircase wiring". It uses two two-way switches. A two-way switch has one common terminal and two alternate switching terminals. Say C1 being common, A1 and B1 are alternate terminals. second two-way switch has C2 common terminal and A2, B2 alternate terminals. Connect the live phase wire to C1. Wire up A1 to A2 and B1 to B2. Connect a load (say a lamp) to C2 and the other end of the lamp to neutral. The wiring is complete and now the lamp can be controlled by these two switches.
s for USA, Canada and countries using similar 60Hz mains suppliesIf this is a standard 120V light fixture controlled by two light switches, for more information, including a wiring diagram, see the Related link shown below.<><><>
If, and ONLY if, there is an on/off switch for a 120 Volt lighting fixture installed onto a wall box containing wires, it is possible that the Red and Black wires in this situation are:
a) the "hot" feed wire coming from the mains breaker panel to the switch and
b) the "switched hot" wire going to the lighting fixture.
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Only someone who knows how to use a test lamp or voltmeter safely will be able to confirm if the Red wire in the wall box is a) and the Black wire is b), or if they are actually wired the other way round, meaning the Black wire in the wall box is a) and the Red wire is b).
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A Red wire can be the first "Hot Leg" of a 240 volt supply. It could also be one of a pair of hot wires connecting two switches controlling one or more 120V lighting fixtures.
A Black wire can be the second "Hot Leg" of a 240 volt supply or the "Hot" wire of a 120 Volt supply. It could also be one of a pair of hot wires connecting two switches controlling one or more 120V lighting fixtures.
A White wire is normally the "Neutral" wire. It is common to both hot legs on a 240 Volt supply.
A Green wire (or bare wire with no insulation) is normally the local "Ground "wire.
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In a two-way switch setup where two switches control one light, the common terminal of one switch is connected to the hot wire, while the common terminal of the other switch is connected to the light fixture. The travelers of both switches are connected to each other, allowing both switches to control the light.
You would use two three-way switches. These are simple single-pole double-throw switches. You connect one common to power, and the other to the light. You connect the two poles to each other. This way, either switch can turn the light off or on. Don't forget that, since both poles are hot, you must indicate this by appropriate choice of color in the wiring - for instance, in the US, white is not allowed unless you indicate with tape or something that the wire is actually hot. Most electricians will run 3 conductor plus ground, white, black, and red plus ground from switch to switch - the red and black being the poles - and the white being neutral return, if needed.
Wall light swtch wiring usually will use #14 wire rated at 15 amps.
ANOTHER ANSWERAll wire on a circuit must be large enough to handle the rated current of the circuit breaker. In other words, if the light is connected to a 20 Amp breaker, all wires (switch leg included) must be 12 GA. If the light is connected to a 15 Amp breaker, all wires can be 14 GA.This requires a 3way switch at each of the 2 locations you want to use to control the light. You will need to run power to one of the switch locations and then run a wire to the light from the other switch location. Run a 12/3 or 14/3 wire from switch to switch. Be sure and use the same size wire you use to supply power and run from the switch to the light. Do not mix wire sizes. If the circuit is on a 15 amp breaker then use 14/2 wire, and if it is on a 20 amp circuit use 12/2 wire. Now you have power at one of the 3way switches. A wire going to the light at the other switch, and a 12/3 or 14/3 wire running between the 2 switches. Starting at the switch with the power supply input connect all the white wires together under a wire nut and push that back in the box. Connect the ground wires together and connect that to the green ground screw on the 3way switch. Use a jumper wire if necessary. Look on the switch and you will see 3 screws. One is black and the other 2 are silver. Connect the black power wire to the black screw. Connect the red and black wires, which are called travelers, to the other 2 silver screws. Does not matter which wires you connect to which screws. Remember you are supplying power to this switch and not to the other switch. The black wire you connect to the black screw is the wire coming from the power wire you brought into the switch box, and not the 12/3 or 14/3 wire you ran between the switches. Now move to the other 3way switch. Connect all whites together and push them back into the box. Connect the grounds together and then connect them to the green ground screw on the switch. Now connect the black wire that is going up to the light to the black screw on the switch. Connect the red and black traveler wires to the 2 remaining screws. Once you install the light, black to black and white to white, ground to ground. Turn on the power and if you followed these directions to the letter you can turn on/off the light from 2 locations.
You can put both of the switches conected on the light
No
It is dependant on whether the switches are in wired in a parallel or series configuration. If the switches are wires in parallel then both switches would have to be off to turn the light bulb off. Either switch could turn the light bulb on. If the switches are wired in series then both switches would have to be on to turn the light bulb on. Either switch could turn the light bulb off.
To have each switch operate a single light, a 3-way switch must be installed for each light. Each switch needs to be wired to its respective light, with one wire running between the switch and light fixture. This way, each switch will control the light it's connected to independently of the others.
If you are talking about intermediate switches, the switches that are in the middle of the three way (UK two way) circuit, then you can add as many as your project needs. These type of switches must be in the middle, as if installed on the end, the different position switching will not operate.
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.
Yes, this can be achieved using a setup known as a three-way switch configuration. By connecting the single pole switch in the middle of the wiring between the two three-way switches, you can control the light from any of the switches.
It is dependant on whether the switches are in wired in a parallel or series configuration. If the switches are wires in parallel then both switches would have to be off to turn the light bulb off. Either switch could turn the light bulb on. If the switches are wired in series then both switches would have to be on to turn the light bulb on. Either switch could turn the light bulb off.
To have each switch operate a single light, a 3-way switch must be installed for each light. Each switch needs to be wired to its respective light, with one wire running between the switch and light fixture. This way, each switch will control the light it's connected to independently of the others.
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.
If you are talking about intermediate switches, the switches that are in the middle of the three way (UK two way) circuit, then you can add as many as your project needs. These type of switches must be in the middle, as if installed on the end, the different position switching will not operate.
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.
There is a relay switch in the circuit which switches the light on & off when you activate the turn signal.
Yes, this can be achieved using a setup known as a three-way switch configuration. By connecting the single pole switch in the middle of the wiring between the two three-way switches, you can control the light from any of the switches.
It's possible that the wiring for the switches is incorrect. Make sure that the switches are connected properly and that they are of the right type (single-pole or three-way). Additionally, check to see if the light fixture is wired correctly and that the bulbs are not burnt out. If the issue persists, consider contacting a licensed electrician for assistance.
Light switches typically operate at 120 volts in residential settings in the United States. However, it is important to note that the actual voltage may vary depending on the specific electrical system and location.
Light switches can be purchased from SparkyDirect, they have a huge range of light switches other websites offering light switches are HomeBase, argos and ebay.
For controlling light fixtures from four different locations, a combination of three-way and four-way toggle switches would be used. Three-way switches are used in conjunction with four-way switches to allow multiple locations to control a single set of lights.
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