3-way to 1-way?
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02-27-15, 10:17 AM
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3-way to 1-way?
I need to make a switch from 3-way to 1-way. In short, I want to just remove one switch and just bury the wires in the wall. Attached are both sides of the switch. I dont really want a blank that high up on a wall where we are getting rid of a door and walling it up. How do I keep it constant at this switch I am getting rid of?
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02-27-15, 10:24 AM
You won't be shoving the wires back in the wall, as they must remain in the box and be covered. UNLESS you have access to the attic or basement where the wiring originates. One switch has the hot wire (on the black screw) while the other switch has the load wire (on the black screw). The white and red are runners between the two switches. SO, you would have to bring a wire from the fixture to the switch you want to operate it, and pull all the others out. That is why I was asking if you have access to the attic.
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02-27-15, 10:29 AM
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There is attic access. The box will remain in the wall, but we will just patch over it so it disappears. Couldnt I just twist two wires and put a wire nut on it and call it a day?
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02-27-15, 10:32 AM
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Patch over it with drywall? Can't do that. Has to remain accessible so a blank cover plate is in order unless you can remove the power permanently from them at a previous junction.
#5
02-27-15, 12:37 PM
Most likely the wiring from the switches just goes to each other. Can you tell us what wiring there is in the ceiling box? Picture would be nice. If we can figure out how to get power and switching from one location, you can snip the wires at both ends so they will not be accessible again and cover over it, but we first need to get the light working from your wiring.
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03-11-15, 02:23 AM
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Called a local electrician who removed the wiring and had to refeed the switch (when you disconnect it, you lose lights in the next room as well as some plugs downstairs). An hour and a half job and $237.00 poorer..lol
