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Wiring 3-Way Switches: I have developed a comprehensive,step-by-step guide designed to walk you through the identification and wiring of your 3-way switches. |
Wiring 3-Way Switches
[ad#block]Electrical Question: I have two three way switches.
- If you turn the main switch off the one with the power coming from the breaker box.
- The other switch will not turn the light on
This electrical wiring question came from: Howard, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Howard
The Following will assist you with Wiring 3-Way Switches
3 Way Switch Diagram
In response to the requests for this information, I have developed a comprehensive,step-by-step guide designed to walk you through the identification and wiring of your 3-way switches.
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