3 way switch to lights and fan
#1
10-07-15, 10:03 AM
3 way switch to lights and fan
Hello I am attempting to set up 4 3-way switches to 6 lights and a fan. 2 of the 3 way switches will control 3 lights on the left side of the room and the other 2 3 way switches will control the 3 lights and fan on the right side of the room. However, the fan is only controlled by a remote control. I made a diagram of the way I think it should be wired. I didnt add anything to the fan because Im not sure how. Any help would be awesome.
#2
10-07-15, 10:10 AM
Group Moderator
Welcome to the forums.
You'll need to take power from the first switch box for the un-switched fan circuit.
You'll need to take power from the first switch box for the un-switched fan circuit.
#3
10-07-15, 10:14 AM
Hmmm. that seems easy enough. So the way that it is set out is correct at up to code? I dont know why but when I was drawing this out it just seemed weird to me.
#4
10-07-15, 10:17 AM
Group Moderator
There are no grounds shown.... they're understood.
Your diagram is code compliant since it allows neutral to be obtained at either switch box.
Your diagram is code compliant since it allows neutral to be obtained at either switch box.
#7
10-07-15, 11:22 AM
Group Moderator
Since it's a new circuit and the load appears to be light..... use #14 wiring on a 15A breaker.
I try to keep all my lighting circuits on #14 wiring as #12 is an additional nuisance that is not usually required in residential lighting.
I try to keep all my lighting circuits on #14 wiring as #12 is an additional nuisance that is not usually required in residential lighting.
#8
10-08-15, 04:10 AM
Is a 3 way dimmer switch wired the same way as a 3 way? Would I be able to put 2 - 3 way dimmer switches in the first box and then put normal 3 way switches in the second box? And all the wiring would be the same?
#9
10-08-15, 07:54 AM
Would I be able to put 2 - 3 way dimmer switches in the first box and then put normal 3 way switches in the second box?
Is a 3 way dimmer switch wired the same way as a 3 way?
#10
10-08-15, 05:43 PM
Group Moderator
I install a lot of dimmers. I would highly recommend buying a three way dimmer and its slave companion. I have not had a lot of success with the regular three way switch in that the dimmer doesn't turn on to the brightness where wanted.
I'd recommend the Lutron Maestro series dimmer with the companion slave. Home improvement stores as well as electrical supply houses stock them.
If you are creating new three way circuits..... bring the power in at one end and connect to the lights at the other end.
I'd recommend the Lutron Maestro series dimmer with the companion slave. Home improvement stores as well as electrical supply houses stock them.
If you are creating new three way circuits..... bring the power in at one end and connect to the lights at the other end.
