Switch with 2 black wires
#1
04-02-20, 10:30 AM
Switch with 2 black wires
Went to replace an old, dead intermatic switch, bought a regular 3-way switch but it turned out the intermatic was a single pole set up for the patio lights. I tried using the 3-way switch with the two black wires one on each side on the brass terminals but still nothing. Should I just get a single pole switch and wire the black wires to each terminal? The white are pig tailed in the box.
This switch is in a box with another 3-way that controls the kitchen lights so it a tight squeeze.
thanks!
This switch is in a box with another 3-way that controls the kitchen lights so it a tight squeeze.
thanks!
#2
04-02-20, 10:48 AM
Group Moderator
You can use a three way switch as a single pole switch. Connect your wires to the black/dark screw and one of the brass screws. Depending on which brass screw you use..... the switch may be need to be turned for proper on/off direction.
#3
04-02-20, 11:46 AM
Ok so I have it wired wrong by going to the two brass screws. Will that cause any issues if I can’t get back to rewrite it until tomorrow? Other than it not working obviously.
