Wiring a 3 way light switch.
Three pole switch wiring diagram.
A wiring diagram is a simplified traditional photographic depiction of an electric circuit.
Then run a 14 3 wire to the other switch location.
In the above diagram the white wire must be re identified as a hot wire at each switch location.
Pick the diagram that is most like the scenario you are in and see if you can wire your switch.
It shows the parts of the circuit as simplified forms and also the power and also signal links in between the gadgets.
Take a closer look at a 3 way switch wiring diagram.
With these diagrams below it will take the guess work out of wiring.
3 way switch wiring diagram with line and load in the same switch box.
Collection of 3 pole transfer switch wiring diagram.
This might seem intimidating but it does not have to be.
The white wire between switches is not being used as a neutral.
Attach the hot black wire to the common screw on the 3 way.
Our easy to follow 3 way wiring diagram changing from a single pole to a 3 way light switch allows you to turn on any light from multiple locations such as at the top and bottom of a staircase or both ends of a hallway.
From the second switch run a 14 2 wire up to the light box.
An example of three way switch wiring with the line and load in the same 4 square electrical box.
With a pair of 3 way switches either can make or break the connection that completes the circuit to the light.
No more fumbling in the dark.