another 3 way switch question
#1
09-08-03, 06:36 PM
another 3 way switch question
I have a question about wiring a three-way circuit to control two lights (please see the attached diagram). Which wires go on which terminals? How do the lights connect?
Thanks in advance!
Scott
Thanks in advance!
Scott
#3
09-08-03, 06:58 PM
Member
There is no way to make these connections with your current cable. Recable it in one of the following two ways, where "=" is a 14/3 and "-" is a 14/2:
Power-S1=S2-L1-L2
or
Power-S1=L1=S2 and L1-L2.
I prefer the former. The connections are easier and there is less chance of messing it up.
Power-S1=S2-L1-L2
or
Power-S1=L1=S2 and L1-L2.
I prefer the former. The connections are easier and there is less chance of messing it up.
#5
09-08-03, 07:09 PM
Member
Both switches are wired identically:
- White wires connect only to other white wires and not to any switch.
- The black wire from each 14/2 connects to the black screw (the "common") screw on each switch.
- The red and black wires from each 14/3 attach to the other two non-grounding screws.
- All bare wires connect to each other and are pigtailed to the green screw.
