@MyBiop In what way? Do us all a favor over here across the pond and tape a video of your switching method. Describe in the video exactly why your system is so much better. When you post your video to your channel, come back here and post a comment. I'll then put it up as a video response to this video. Be sure to come back here and COMMENT that the video is done.
Check out Australian made 'clipsal' switches, outlets etc. Ten times easier and look ten times better. And yes in Australia the earth wire would have insulation.
Good video for Americans but I agree with previous comments in that these switches look ancient. I'm an electrician in Australia and our switches are so much more advanced it's not funny. If you want to check out some of the equipment used in australia do a google search on 'clipsal', a manufacturer in australia. Ten times easier and look ten times better. But good video for Americans nevertheless.
Excellent video, which saved the day! Thank you, sir! Your manner is very much like that of our family friend and pastor, so that was reassuring. I had the light so that only one switch would work, so that it didn't work at all and so that the light would just sort of blink when the switch was flipped. (Groan) I was glad to find your videos; I DID watch the 3-way first as you suggested, then the 4-way. I fixed my bad re-wiring job after viewing your video on the first try!
what there saying about the other countries is true im a electrical student in america and the school i got to is more theory than lab work and we always talk about how american is so far behind in the electrical industry
@bslap3 And perhaps they'll now have an argument that America is behind in teaching it's own language and writing skills. Please do yourself a favor and take some English writing courses before you head out into the business world where you have to communicate.
Great video, but I have a question that I can't seem to find a direct answer to. Hopefully, you can help me, I would greatly appreciate it. I have a ceiling fan/light combo. 12/3 is run from it to 3 switches, but only controls the light. I would like to control the fan as well by adding an extra switch next to the other 3 for the light. So that way each location has a fan & a light switch. Is this all possible on the same 12/3 wire? Or will another 12/3 wire have to be run? Thank you.
You would have to add travelers between the switches, cut them in for 2 gang boxes then you can use the red wire to the fan as the light switch leg. Or go to Home Depot and buy a remote control for the fan, which is a lot easier.
@italianospeed First: with the 12/3 coming from the light into the switch, make sure the red and black from that are each connected to different switches. You have one black in that box that is bringing in power, so what you do is get a 15 inch or so long piece of black wire and cut it into 3 seperate, 5 inch pieces, strip all end and hook one end of each piece. Then get a large wire nut and wire nut all three in with the power coming in. You might have to unhook that
@italianospeed 2nd: power wire from a switch in order to wire nut the 3 wires to it. Then, with those three power wires, hook them to the other 2 poles on the fan and light switches, and also to the switch that you didn't mention. You might have your power wire connected to a wire that runs outlets or something else, in that case you'll need to connect that back up to, so, with 4 pigtails coming out of that power wire, you could get a pigtail connector, instead of wire nut
informative, useful videos. and for free. what the hell is with these people? the correct comment would be "thank you". anyway, the rest of us appreciate your vids.
I have a 4-way switch similar to this, as of lately it seems to be tripping the GFCI outlet in the garage. Is there an easy way to troubleshoot this? I didn't set up the 4-way swtich, it was already there when we bought the house. Thanks in advance.
@ldwhite69, with all due respect, people flood into the US illegally because it is a great country. Australia is a great country, I love Australia, there's no need to be a douche bag. Additionally, the NEC, which was created here in the US is pretty much the world standard that is used by many other countries. Again, Australia is great, we love the US, no need to be so negative.
are these switches the latest switches in america? those are like switches from the 1930's in australia. also bear earth cables have been illegal in new installations in australia for longer than i have been alive. your standards in america are so low that your products cant legally be used in any first world countries. have fun living in the "greatest country in the world"
@ldwhite69 Thanks for you helpful and respectful comment. My guess is you're so great down there in Australia with your advancements that you simply don't have time to cultivate your social skills. Am I close?
@WackoX1337 We need all of you Europeans to UPLOAD your own videos to show us how you do it. Why aren't those videos on your channels? I just don't get it because your YouTube channel is supposed to be your videos. Come back here and share the link once you get the videos up. I'd like to see it myself.
@ldwhite69 Same in Italy, i'm in the middle of a new installation and Tim's switches, cables and miss of pipes are more like the old 1950 installation that we are removing. Tim, your technics would be illegal in Italy.
If you care, i'll try to film something tomorrow to show you the difference.
@oslinux It doesn't matter that it's illegal in Italy. Why? I'm showing a USA installation and what I show is perfectly legal and correct. Yes, tape a video of an Italian situation and load it to your channel. That's what YouTube is for - loading videos. Do you have this saying in Italy: ACTIONS speak louder than words. Instead of commenting on videos, just tape your own and let the video do the talking.
@AsktheBuilder Tim you're the best. Clear enthusiastic instruction from someone who loves to help others. Pay no mind to the critics in other countries. They don't have theor own videos because it's probably illegal for them to upload them in their communist state.
@AsktheBuilder Tim you're the best. Clear enthusiastic instruction from someone who loves to help others. Pay no mind to the critics in other countries. They don't have their own videos because it's probably illegal for them to upload them in their communist state.
That is called 6+7+6 wiring in europe, but those boxes and switches looks like here in europe about 50 years ago. Switches are called here: 1, 5, 6, 6+6, 7
@MrJavila72 Actually I'm about to take these down off the web. I make so little ad revenue from them that I'm convinced that I can make far more money charging just $1 for this video as well an a NEW enhanced one that shows how to wire these switches if the power is coming from the light fixture. Even if only one in 50 buy the video, I'll make far more than the pennies YouTube gives me each month. It's pathetic the amount of money I get when you think I have over 300 videos up.
Do you have to connect box one's wire to the brass screw, and box two's wire to the blacks screws, or can it be box one's wire to black, and box two to brass?
Great video, my only point is you should have used a wire nut on the two ground wires and run a pigtail from there to your ground terminal on the switch. Here in Canada that is minimum code when making bonding connections. I'm not sure what the NEC says about that.
@InformationCenter Yes. Theoretically an infinite amount. In my one house I had three 4-way switches in a series between the beginning and ending 3-way switches. But I can easily see one putting in 30 - 100 4-way switches with no problems.
tim thanks for this video u really are saveing me i had no idea. i am a diy with i would have to say above normal skills but i couldnt figure out the 4 way switch but thanks man really helped me out
@agar1ner No they can't. They have entirely different inner workings. If you really believe this, do a video showing us just two 4-Way switches being used as I do in my 3-Way Switch video.
Thanks for the vids !! I would never have attempted to wire anything before, but now I'm going to take on the job of wiring my cabin. (I do intend on getting my electrician friend to check it out before I throw the power to it. ;)
Please keep up the great work, your videos are simple to understand, and like the previous poster said, "The close-ups are great !!"
Thank you for all you do, you not only give us more wisdom, but you also save us alot of money, and it all is appreciated !!
Very informative. I am helping my father finish our basement from start to finish and it's great being able to learn all this instead of slowing him down by needing guidance. Expertvillage is a joke compared this your videos.
Thanks alot for posting these videos! I'm 14 years old studying to become a residential electrician. By watching your videos for the past few weeks, I have learned many things that I wouldn't have even considered in a wiring project. Again, thanks alot and keep it up!
does it pass code to just hand splice the ground and not eaven put a wirenut on? i noticed you did that. there is a special kind of wire nut made for doing what you did. it has a hole at the top and you slide that ocer the 2 conductors and the long one goes threw the hole. then you twist it on. never seen this done before.
in the uk none of that would pass the 17th edition wiring regulations where is the green and yellow pvc sleeve on the "GROUND" wire isnt there a risk of short circuit?
and staples can crush cables and create damage to the insulation, guess you didnt do an insulation resistance test then
@jasonbiddulph Thanks for your comment. This video was taped for instruction in the USA. I'm flummoxed though. I went to your channel and couldn't locate a video there showing us all the things you mentioned in your comment. Why is that? Why don't you have a video there about this topic showing us what you know and your methods?
@jasonbiddulph As you can see this video is made in the U.S. and no you don't need a Green\Yellow stripe "Isolated Ground" for a light switch. The bare copper wire is bonded back to the service panel. this is all that is required to direct any shorts back to the source.
All circuits are tested with an Ohm meter. but it's not impossible for someone to drive a nail, screw, of crush wires anywhere you have 20 people working.
@jasonbiddulph In America many of our appliances' chassis are connected to ground, for this reason there is no point in shielding a ground wire. And staples shouldn't damage a cable if you use the right size and install them correctly.
Before you go on another rant about how your electrical system is superior to ours remember that the first commercial electrical system was invented and installed in the U.S. and thus we inherit the old problems that came with it.
Hello Tim Great video’s. I just moved into a home that was built in the 50’s. and at this point in time I’m upgrading the switches. I’m finding it hard because today’s wiring and that of the 50’s is different. The colors are sometimes different and it is not that black and white.
If you ever get a chance to teach us about upgrading that would me most helpful
@1ncs Let me say tht upgrading can be confusing unless you go step by step. I completely changed all wiring in a building almost 100 years old. It had knob and tube, armour flex, modern cable, different size boxes, wires going upstairs when it s/b upstairs only. It all worked out and don't try to cram too many circuits into a junction box. I did 2 circuits per room and it comes out very logical with a new sub-panel.
Wiring done during the World Wars was amazing that there wasn't any fire.
The Vid is awesome. Just 1 thing. U explain everything very clearly & slowly until you get 2 the actual wiring of the switch. @ that point everything sped up a bit. Rewound several times to get that the 2 brass screws are 4 the red & black wires coming fr switch 1 & the 2 black screws are for the red and black wires going to switch 3.
Thanks for teaching this. Can't tell you how many times I pestered my boss to show us this and now I know. Awesome!
@xxRockst4r ROFLMAO This begs to mention my TimCartersFirePit website. You must live in an area that has way too many laws. Are you kidding me? Why can't YOU do the wiring, and if it passes the inspection, all is well??? Another example of Government out of control.
@AsktheBuilder I live in Norway for the record. Norway does have very strict rules about this however due to cold winter + tree houses + almost every fire is due to the electrics. I would still not feel comfortable letting an amature or someone with zero clue other than an internet video do the wiring, there's a reason it's an education and we've all seen the "hobby electricians".. Anyway, different country different rules. also I find it weird to put the cable right in the wall and into theBox
@xxRockst4r I suggest you read all the comments on this video, and especially my 3 Way Switch video. Have you seen how many comments from the *novices* there are? I'm talking about the ones who watched the video(s) and successfully wired their switches? It sounds like you lack the necessary confidence that's required. Once you obtain it, you'll do fine.
@AsktheBuilder that's not true, I am an apprentice so I do not lack confidence for anything, I'm just concerned that amateurs with no experience are doing wirering which requires an education,
@xxRockst4r Interesting. So don't you learn over in Norway using different media formats? Books, hands-on and even videos? I'm *teaching* you and hundreds of thousands of others how to do this process. That's obviously why you took the time to watch this educational video. Good luck in your studies.
@xxRockst4r Don't forget laws vary throughout the world. Here in the UK, DIY Electrical always used to be a 'free for all', now it's more like the US, you can do it yourself, but it must be inspected and passed. Over-regulation is bad, under-regulation is equally bad!
@AsktheBuilder I think what your doing with your video's are great. I am an apprentice and have been an electrician for 20 yrs. I just wish that I had these videos back then when I went to school for it. Keep up the great work.
@richardwawa Thanks! More are coming. Many more. I try to do basic electrical videos that will help homeowners. I'll never do a video about complex electrical things that really require a professional.
You should consider using your channel to help me. Start taping videos about all the knowledge you have. Don't take it to the grave as so many do. Share what you know.
@xxRockst4r It's not "illegal" to do your own wiring.
For bigger jobs, like an addition, you'd need a permit & have it inspected. But just to add a simple switch, like he's showing here, you just do it, no big deal. Of course you can get a permit for one switch if you want... In your case you probably should, or better yet you just sit there, do and learn nothing, and let somebody else do it. -Go play a video game or something, or do you need someone to hook that up for you too?
@xxRockst4r It's not "illegal" to do your own wiring.
For bigger jobs, like an addition, you'd need a permit & have it inspected. But just to add a simple switch, like he's showing here, you just do it, no big deal. Of course you can get a permit for one switch if you want... In your case you probably should, or better yet you just sit there, do and learn nothing, and let somebody else do it. -Go play a video game or something, or do you need someone to hook that up for you too?
Im doing this project for college and at one end of the circuit i have a 3 way switch. Im just curious as to wheere the white wite goes if theres nothing AFTER the last box. does it go onto the black screw and is tied to all the other whites on the way back? This is hard to explain because i have the plan next to me but need to figure out where every wire goes
Thanks for replying. I have 3 switches in my basement one by a rear door(1) one at the top of the basement stairs (2) and one at the bottom of those stairs (3).
If I take out the 4 way switch (2) and splice the wires. Switch 3 and 1 work correctly
When I wire in the 4 way switch (The same way you describe here!) lights 1 and 3 work correctly if switch 2 is in the on position. When I put switch 2 in the off position none of the lights will work. I'm beginning to wonder if I have a bad 4 way
I just installed a circuit in the manner in which you describe but I can't turn on or turn off the light from every switch. If all the switches are in the on position I can turn the light off from any switch but none of the others will turn the light back on. Any idea as to what maybe the issue? If you can assist thanks in advance
@mainmedic Easy. Did you go watch my 3 Way Switch video as I asked in this video? Watch both videos again and follow my instructions. You're doing something wrong.
@DHPJG7 Maybe it won't pass inspection where you live. What I show is approved where I live. How about you taping a video showing us your method. How come that video is not at your channel?
@Feuerwehr03 You are 100 percent WRONG. You can't install a 4-way switch at the end and have it work correctly. If you think you can, tape a video showing us and make sure the entire video is A-roll with no black magic editing cuts.
@AsktheBuilder I think what Feuerwehr03 means is that you could use a 4-way switch 'in place of' a 3-way switch at either end. You would only use 3 screws on the 4-way switch (2 like color screws for the travelers, and the third as the common). In this configuration, it would function the same as a 3-way switch (SPDT),. You would STILL need a 4-way switch between the two end switches though.
In any case, this is one of the clearest tutorials on 4-way circuits I've seen on YouTube. Great job!
just wanting to know, what are the laws in america for an unlicensed person todo electrical work? here in australia its an offence when an unlicensed person does electrical work..
For the first, don't forget to turn off circuit breaker which are protecting this circuit.
As for "qualified electrcians", if you're working without voltage ("removed voltage") it is not require specialists, only following wiring codes and reliable electric contacts.
If you can't switch off electricity or haven't knowledges/tools, of course use qualified electricians.
very well explained. The only thing I would add would be to always connect your ground wire first and disconnect it last. We all have to work stuff hot sometimes so I always make sure everything is grounded when I can't turn the circuit off.
very good explanation, you should receive an award or insurance company support. I bet a lot of house are still standing and people are still alive after watching your video's. thanks again A+++++
Thx alot tim..That was a great demo just like your other ones.Im a N.Y. local3 electrictian and you do a great job explaining.You would be a great forman.
@dantemikey Dan, many thanks! That's the highest compliment that one can give me - that being one from a peer. I'm humbled by it and deeply appreciate it.
@patwregan I would further add it would help to get an electrician that has a mastery of the English language so that he can read and understand the NEC.
To get known: all 'licensed' electricians works on their company owner's licence. Usual electrician has only certification about knowing what is the wire and how works circuit breaker/fuse.
Headliner of work and responsible person is company's owner, but not electrician.
So there is no sense between person who does simple works like light switch wiring. Also, there is quite hard to make mistake. It is not elevator's control centre with hudreds of relays and thousand wires.
I like this, thank you. I just moved into a new house and there is three switches (1 downstairs and 2 upsairs that are supose to controll the center light, but it doesn't work. I am sure if I take a look I will figure out want is wrong, with the help of this video. thank you again. I have watch several of your videos and you make them so easy to udnerstand.
Great Video, Thank you Tim, I had a four way switch, not enough 12/3 wire to make it to the three way from S-3 to S-1, but i did have another pice of 12/3 so since this was for the bed room and the bed wall, I made it from S-3 to 4-way (AKA S-2) then to S-1. Now I have a switch on both sides of the bed. Life is good. Thanks again.
What is the limit for 4 way switches in a circuit? I have a situation that 2-3way and possibly 4 -way switches This video was great.... Been wanting to know how a 4-way multiple switch circuit worked.....5/5
if u want 2 do it good, red goes on right side, black goes left side, in the top out the bottom keep same colors on same side, if u use that common (ntrl) make shore to mark it black.
Your videos are extremely informative and NOT boring to watch. The close-ups are fantastic. Skeptics and critics are everywhere and usually mean no harm so dont take it personally.
Your vids are wayyyy better than that expertvillage shit!!
I'm a master electrician in the state of mass. I was just giving you some other aspects of what is out there. I've been in the electrical trade over 28 years, & I have had my own contracting co. I wasn't trying to question your knowledge. The video was informative for the home owner. I've seen allot of wiring done by the home owner. A little knowlege can be dangerous. It takes 8000 hrs,600 class hrs to get a journeymens license in mass. Again I wasn't trying to say the video was bad
Thanks. I could have been clearer. You can wire these switches several ways. My job in this video was to show one. My suggestion to you was to take your knowledge and turn it into the other ways to wire it. I still maintain you should do this, especially since you say you have the certification. Make hundreds of electrical videos to share what you know.
Wow... I can tell you, that this period is enough to get master's degree on electrical engineering and design complex circuits. Or Americans studing what is the wire for 1 year? I had spent quite little time to get master's degree at university.
As I'm teaching at vocational school, I can say, that 3 months are more, than enough to study everything in electricity and some little about automatics. If you have enough practice and really want to get knowledges, of course.
Hello Tim You should be aware that some 3 way circuits are wired so the feed and load are at location#1 & location #3 has no neutral. The box needs to be sized correctly so you don't have to many wires in the box. The grounding conductor needs to have a crimp or wire nut on it,and twisted clockwise not counter clockwise.
Thanks for the tutorial. Perhaps you could do us all a favor and show us. I went to your channel and you're invisible. No profile, no videos, no anything. Invest your time and make a video showing your method so as to share your knowledge.
Well, both ways are improper. But twisting of wires is allowed in USA on official level. In Europe wires any twisting is strictly banned, even by those nuts.
Better to take screw, put washer, then put one GND wire, then again washer, then second GND wire, then washer and finish by clamping by the nut.
The perfect way is clamp this by WAGO terminals (search in google or even youtube) - it is really time saving and more reliable connection, which makes more fire-safer.
Yes. What did I say in the beginning of the video? You'd never see three of these switches so close to one another. The shed was the only place I had unfinished walls I could show the cables.
This guys is using yellow wire which is usually 12 awg and white wire is usually 14 awg. If your gonna put a 20 amp circuit on a 14 guage wire your gonna cook it..
You should really read all comments before making one. I've explained this at least twice. The white cable is about 20 years old. Back then there was no color requirement.
yep...I had a hunch it was old wire. I was getting a repeated remark on a vid I did a couple years ago...I went back in and edited the video by adding text and it put a stop to it ---too many people wont take the time to read through all the old comments.
not many people know why it is called a 4 way switch!
the 4 way switch got its name because even tho the switch has 4 terminals, only 3 can be used at one time, you also can't forget about breaking the circuit also! so 3+1=4!
Looking to troubleshoot my 4way switch problem. 3 switches controlling five ceiling miounted lights have been working fine for 5+ years and yesterday, lights out a few seconds after flipping a switch with no response from any switch controlling the lights in the kitchen. Could one switch going bad cause all to be unresponsive? I have checked the breaker and bulbs.
more than likely one of the three ways are bad. also check your voltage(with a meter, not a volt detector) between your hot and your neutral. if you have 120 volts then proceed with checking each switch. if you have 120 volts at the last three way then check your light fixture. It could be a bad connection in the fixture or a burnt lampholder. Or it could be twenty other things haha. this should give you a start however
This video is wery good, but european system is much better.
MyBiop 4 hours ago
@MyBiop In what way? Do us all a favor over here across the pond and tape a video of your switching method. Describe in the video exactly why your system is so much better. When you post your video to your channel, come back here and post a comment. I'll then put it up as a video response to this video. Be sure to come back here and COMMENT that the video is done.
AsktheBuilder 3 hours ago
Check out Australian made 'clipsal' switches, outlets etc. Ten times easier and look ten times better. And yes in Australia the earth wire would have insulation.
- electrician from Australia
lukeas8 1 day ago
Good video for Americans but I agree with previous comments in that these switches look ancient. I'm an electrician in Australia and our switches are so much more advanced it's not funny. If you want to check out some of the equipment used in australia do a google search on 'clipsal', a manufacturer in australia. Ten times easier and look ten times better. But good video for Americans nevertheless.
lukeas8 1 day ago
If I turn the power off I cannot see the Video? So I cannot connect the Four way switch.
zonkozonko 1 day ago
What if I want to control the light from 4 locations????????
qasion 2 days ago
@qasion Simple! I tell you how in the video. Didn't you watch the beginning and see how many switch locations I went to?
AsktheBuilder 2 days ago
@AsktheBuilder I saw you it, you went to 4 locations. But in the example you did only 3 locations, so I was wondering how to wire the 4th box?
qasion 1 day ago
@qasion Each extra 4-way switch is wired the same as the one in the video.
AsktheBuilder 1 day ago
@AsktheBuilder Great, thanks.
qasion 23 hours ago
Thank you!!!! Great instructions!
stevefield0926 1 week ago
Much Appreciated!
jeffgags11 2 weeks ago
Excellent video, which saved the day! Thank you, sir! Your manner is very much like that of our family friend and pastor, so that was reassuring. I had the light so that only one switch would work, so that it didn't work at all and so that the light would just sort of blink when the switch was flipped. (Groan) I was glad to find your videos; I DID watch the 3-way first as you suggested, then the 4-way. I fixed my bad re-wiring job after viewing your video on the first try!
MarkMarkyFunky 2 months ago
@MarkMarkyFunky Fantastic. Great that I could help you.
AsktheBuilder 2 months ago
Great video. Thanks!
TeamGZFS 2 months ago
what there saying about the other countries is true im a electrical student in america and the school i got to is more theory than lab work and we always talk about how american is so far behind in the electrical industry
bslap3 2 months ago
@bslap3 And perhaps they'll now have an argument that America is behind in teaching it's own language and writing skills. Please do yourself a favor and take some English writing courses before you head out into the business world where you have to communicate.
AsktheBuilder 2 months ago 3
Wow this seems really awesome. I may try this... I don't know where because my house is so small but maybe I'll find a place. ha
solallein 3 months ago
Great video, but I have a question that I can't seem to find a direct answer to. Hopefully, you can help me, I would greatly appreciate it. I have a ceiling fan/light combo. 12/3 is run from it to 3 switches, but only controls the light. I would like to control the fan as well by adding an extra switch next to the other 3 for the light. So that way each location has a fan & a light switch. Is this all possible on the same 12/3 wire? Or will another 12/3 wire have to be run? Thank you.
italianospeed 3 months ago
@italianospeed
You would have to add travelers between the switches, cut them in for 2 gang boxes then you can use the red wire to the fan as the light switch leg. Or go to Home Depot and buy a remote control for the fan, which is a lot easier.
Larry12G 1 month ago
@italianospeed First: with the 12/3 coming from the light into the switch, make sure the red and black from that are each connected to different switches. You have one black in that box that is bringing in power, so what you do is get a 15 inch or so long piece of black wire and cut it into 3 seperate, 5 inch pieces, strip all end and hook one end of each piece. Then get a large wire nut and wire nut all three in with the power coming in. You might have to unhook that
serpentineflame 3 weeks ago
@italianospeed 2nd: power wire from a switch in order to wire nut the 3 wires to it. Then, with those three power wires, hook them to the other 2 poles on the fan and light switches, and also to the switch that you didn't mention. You might have your power wire connected to a wire that runs outlets or something else, in that case you'll need to connect that back up to, so, with 4 pigtails coming out of that power wire, you could get a pigtail connector, instead of wire nut
serpentineflame 3 weeks ago
if you think about it, this guys voice sounds like kermit the frog XD
Rawwwrr96 3 months ago
good videos.
alkimst13 4 months ago
informative, useful videos. and for free. what the hell is with these people? the correct comment would be "thank you". anyway, the rest of us appreciate your vids.
alkimst13 4 months ago
Thanks for this helpful video mr. Tim
StamosAL100 5 months ago
Hey mr. Tim thanks for this helpful video.
StamosAL100 5 months ago
I have a 4-way switch similar to this, as of lately it seems to be tripping the GFCI outlet in the garage. Is there an easy way to troubleshoot this? I didn't set up the 4-way swtich, it was already there when we bought the house. Thanks in advance.
ajponu 7 months ago
@ldwhite69, with all due respect, people flood into the US illegally because it is a great country. Australia is a great country, I love Australia, there's no need to be a douche bag. Additionally, the NEC, which was created here in the US is pretty much the world standard that is used by many other countries. Again, Australia is great, we love the US, no need to be so negative.
EnigmaPSU 7 months ago 2
Thank you for your helpful hints...was extremely useful in fixing what my "fix-it" man broke!
kathysclown 7 months ago
are these switches the latest switches in america? those are like switches from the 1930's in australia. also bear earth cables have been illegal in new installations in australia for longer than i have been alive. your standards in america are so low that your products cant legally be used in any first world countries. have fun living in the "greatest country in the world"
ldwhite69 8 months ago
@ldwhite69 Thanks for you helpful and respectful comment. My guess is you're so great down there in Australia with your advancements that you simply don't have time to cultivate your social skills. Am I close?
AsktheBuilder 8 months ago 17
@AsktheBuilder Hey Tim I'm from Australia and I think @ldwhite69 is a real douche! Thanks for the video!
pioneer5555 8 months ago 2
@ldwhite69
Same here in Holland.
Although i respect Tim very much, this would have been illegal in Europe to.
WackoX1337 8 months ago
@WackoX1337 We need all of you Europeans to UPLOAD your own videos to show us how you do it. Why aren't those videos on your channels? I just don't get it because your YouTube channel is supposed to be your videos. Come back here and share the link once you get the videos up. I'd like to see it myself.
AsktheBuilder 8 months ago
@ldwhite69 Same in Italy, i'm in the middle of a new installation and Tim's switches, cables and miss of pipes are more like the old 1950 installation that we are removing. Tim, your technics would be illegal in Italy.
If you care, i'll try to film something tomorrow to show you the difference.
Luca
oslinux 7 months ago
@oslinux It doesn't matter that it's illegal in Italy. Why? I'm showing a USA installation and what I show is perfectly legal and correct. Yes, tape a video of an Italian situation and load it to your channel. That's what YouTube is for - loading videos. Do you have this saying in Italy: ACTIONS speak louder than words. Instead of commenting on videos, just tape your own and let the video do the talking.
AsktheBuilder 7 months ago 6
@AsktheBuilder
May I excuse this ozzy, some of our colonies still havent evolved properly along with the ex-criminals inside them.
tommmmmer 6 months ago
@AsktheBuilder Tim you're the best. Clear enthusiastic instruction from someone who loves to help others. Pay no mind to the critics in other countries. They don't have theor own videos because it's probably illegal for them to upload them in their communist state.
5thcorps 3 months ago
@AsktheBuilder Tim you're the best. Clear enthusiastic instruction from someone who loves to help others. Pay no mind to the critics in other countries. They don't have their own videos because it's probably illegal for them to upload them in their communist state.
5thcorps 3 months ago
@oslinux Everything is illegal in Europe.
That's why America exists.
Treblaine 6 months ago
That is called 6+7+6 wiring in europe, but those boxes and switches looks like here in europe about 50 years ago. Switches are called here: 1, 5, 6, 6+6, 7
esakarhu 8 months ago
Thank you Tim, your videos are very informative and I really appreciate the fact that you upload these for free.
MrJavila72 8 months ago
@MrJavila72 Actually I'm about to take these down off the web. I make so little ad revenue from them that I'm convinced that I can make far more money charging just $1 for this video as well an a NEW enhanced one that shows how to wire these switches if the power is coming from the light fixture. Even if only one in 50 buy the video, I'll make far more than the pennies YouTube gives me each month. It's pathetic the amount of money I get when you think I have over 300 videos up.
AsktheBuilder 8 months ago
Your videos are nice and simple, perfect for a junior in highschool.
BooTTrix1994 8 months ago
Do you have to connect box one's wire to the brass screw, and box two's wire to the blacks screws, or can it be box one's wire to black, and box two to brass?
hell2uall 9 months ago
Great video, my only point is you should have used a wire nut on the two ground wires and run a pigtail from there to your ground terminal on the switch. Here in Canada that is minimum code when making bonding connections. I'm not sure what the NEC says about that.
crookcirca80 10 months ago
i want to install them that close together on the same wall in each room to freak people out
C0LL1N 10 months ago
Can you connect more four ways in-between three way switches?
InformationCenter 10 months ago
@InformationCenter Yes. Theoretically an infinite amount. In my one house I had three 4-way switches in a series between the beginning and ending 3-way switches. But I can easily see one putting in 30 - 100 4-way switches with no problems.
AsktheBuilder 10 months ago
tim thanks for this video u really are saveing me i had no idea. i am a diy with i would have to say above normal skills but i couldnt figure out the 4 way switch but thanks man really helped me out
homesnakegabe 10 months ago
Tim nice vid, other too, very helpful.
you remind of Ralphy from 'A Christmas Story" grown up.
cupcakechagrin 10 months ago
This guy is awesome - keep up the good work!
jaypdwil 10 months ago
your awesome!!! thankyou sooooo much!!!
javynn 11 months ago
thanks pal, i've been figuring this out for too long a time, i never come to a right approach, now thanks to you,
yononable 11 months ago
Thank you so much for the video.
instantword 1 year ago
Tim - Thanks for this video! Excellent job. By watching this I was able to replace a very old 4-way switch with no discernible markings on it.
rja1971 1 year ago
4-Ways can be used as 3 way switches
agar1ner 1 year ago
@agar1ner No they can't. They have entirely different inner workings. If you really believe this, do a video showing us just two 4-Way switches being used as I do in my 3-Way Switch video.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@agar1ner not legally
sugarshane1 11 months ago
A metal clamp on NM(Romex) wire will not pass inspection...not in NY...
maks2772 1 year ago
3:09 If you wire that together like you did, you'll fail security rules in my country :(
WackoX1337 1 year ago
I've enjoyed watching your vids. Very informative and well done. Nice persona as well.
NaClPeter 1 year ago
Thanks !!
DOLRED 1 year ago
Thanks for the vids !! I would never have attempted to wire anything before, but now I'm going to take on the job of wiring my cabin. (I do intend on getting my electrician friend to check it out before I throw the power to it. ;)
Please keep up the great work, your videos are simple to understand, and like the previous poster said, "The close-ups are great !!"
Thank you for all you do, you not only give us more wisdom, but you also save us alot of money, and it all is appreciated !!
perkinsfan 1 year ago
I hate them so much.
redpillftw 1 year ago
@redpillftw You're weak. :-> There's nothing to this switch. It's easier to connect than a 3 Way Switch!
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
I liked your video except for the part where you didn't use a buchanan or green wire nut for your ground wire.
drofaluap 1 year ago
Very informative. I am helping my father finish our basement from start to finish and it's great being able to learn all this instead of slowing him down by needing guidance. Expertvillage is a joke compared this your videos.
steelraptor 1 year ago
4 WAY SWITCHES RULE THE WORLD!!!!
123colt 1 year ago
@123colt If only it was true.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
Thanks alot for posting these videos! I'm 14 years old studying to become a residential electrician. By watching your videos for the past few weeks, I have learned many things that I wouldn't have even considered in a wiring project. Again, thanks alot and keep it up!
turfshredder 1 year ago
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WackoX1337 1 year ago
does it pass code to just hand splice the ground and not eaven put a wirenut on? i noticed you did that. there is a special kind of wire nut made for doing what you did. it has a hole at the top and you slide that ocer the 2 conductors and the long one goes threw the hole. then you twist it on. never seen this done before.
tslabjr7 1 year ago
in the uk none of that would pass the 17th edition wiring regulations where is the green and yellow pvc sleeve on the "GROUND" wire isnt there a risk of short circuit?
and staples can crush cables and create damage to the insulation, guess you didnt do an insulation resistance test then
jasonbiddulph 1 year ago
@jasonbiddulph Thanks for your comment. This video was taped for instruction in the USA. I'm flummoxed though. I went to your channel and couldn't locate a video there showing us all the things you mentioned in your comment. Why is that? Why don't you have a video there about this topic showing us what you know and your methods?
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@jasonbiddulph lol true, nice1 fellow sparky, i was gonna type something like that,lol
freemind4ever 1 year ago
@jasonbiddulph
You don't need to use shielded earth cable.
snedie69er 1 year ago
@jasonbiddulph As you can see this video is made in the U.S. and no you don't need a Green\Yellow stripe "Isolated Ground" for a light switch. The bare copper wire is bonded back to the service panel. this is all that is required to direct any shorts back to the source.
All circuits are tested with an Ohm meter. but it's not impossible for someone to drive a nail, screw, of crush wires anywhere you have 20 people working.
WizzRacing 1 year ago
@jasonbiddulph In America many of our appliances' chassis are connected to ground, for this reason there is no point in shielding a ground wire. And staples shouldn't damage a cable if you use the right size and install them correctly.
Before you go on another rant about how your electrical system is superior to ours remember that the first commercial electrical system was invented and installed in the U.S. and thus we inherit the old problems that came with it.
You Sound very arrogant BTW.
from212 1 year ago
actually that would fail inspection. your not allowed to put 2 wires under the same staple. lol ur videos are helpful though
xADEAN4DIMEx 1 year ago
@xADEAN4DIMEx Maybe where you live it's illegal. Here in the USA you can, at this time, put two cables under one staple.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder i live in ontario canada , code here is a pain in the ass sometimes.
xADEAN4DIMEx 1 year ago
Tim you are right I had the black wires on the wrong side thus no power but I chanced them as per you video and it works
Thanks
Ken
1ncs 1 year ago
Hello Tim Great video’s. I just moved into a home that was built in the 50’s. and at this point in time I’m upgrading the switches. I’m finding it hard because today’s wiring and that of the 50’s is different. The colors are sometimes different and it is not that black and white.
If you ever get a chance to teach us about upgrading that would me most helpful
Ken
1ncs 1 year ago
@1ncs Let me say tht upgrading can be confusing unless you go step by step. I completely changed all wiring in a building almost 100 years old. It had knob and tube, armour flex, modern cable, different size boxes, wires going upstairs when it s/b upstairs only. It all worked out and don't try to cram too many circuits into a junction box. I did 2 circuits per room and it comes out very logical with a new sub-panel.
Wiring done during the World Wars was amazing that there wasn't any fire.
jethromayham 1 year ago
The Vid is awesome. Just 1 thing. U explain everything very clearly & slowly until you get 2 the actual wiring of the switch. @ that point everything sped up a bit. Rewound several times to get that the 2 brass screws are 4 the red & black wires coming fr switch 1 & the 2 black screws are for the red and black wires going to switch 3.
Thanks for teaching this. Can't tell you how many times I pestered my boss to show us this and now I know. Awesome!
FriscoDuck415 1 year ago
You need a ground crimo and insulated staples going by NEC
Tim95lx 1 year ago
that was a very interesting video but i wonder if you didn't forget to turn off the braker before cutting that 14-3
capi314capi 1 year ago
Yeah very nice to teach people something that is illegal to do yourself... lol
xxRockst4r 1 year ago
@xxRockst4r ROFLMAO This begs to mention my TimCartersFirePit website. You must live in an area that has way too many laws. Are you kidding me? Why can't YOU do the wiring, and if it passes the inspection, all is well??? Another example of Government out of control.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder I live in Norway for the record. Norway does have very strict rules about this however due to cold winter + tree houses + almost every fire is due to the electrics. I would still not feel comfortable letting an amature or someone with zero clue other than an internet video do the wiring, there's a reason it's an education and we've all seen the "hobby electricians".. Anyway, different country different rules. also I find it weird to put the cable right in the wall and into theBox
xxRockst4r 1 year ago
@xxRockst4r I suggest you read all the comments on this video, and especially my 3 Way Switch video. Have you seen how many comments from the *novices* there are? I'm talking about the ones who watched the video(s) and successfully wired their switches? It sounds like you lack the necessary confidence that's required. Once you obtain it, you'll do fine.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder that's not true, I am an apprentice so I do not lack confidence for anything, I'm just concerned that amateurs with no experience are doing wirering which requires an education,
xxRockst4r 1 year ago
@xxRockst4r Interesting. So don't you learn over in Norway using different media formats? Books, hands-on and even videos? I'm *teaching* you and hundreds of thousands of others how to do this process. That's obviously why you took the time to watch this educational video. Good luck in your studies.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago 4
@xxRockst4r Don't forget laws vary throughout the world. Here in the UK, DIY Electrical always used to be a 'free for all', now it's more like the US, you can do it yourself, but it must be inspected and passed. Over-regulation is bad, under-regulation is equally bad!
TheChipmunk2008 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder I think what your doing with your video's are great. I am an apprentice and have been an electrician for 20 yrs. I just wish that I had these videos back then when I went to school for it. Keep up the great work.
richardwawa 1 year ago
@richardwawa Thanks! More are coming. Many more. I try to do basic electrical videos that will help homeowners. I'll never do a video about complex electrical things that really require a professional.
You should consider using your channel to help me. Start taping videos about all the knowledge you have. Don't take it to the grave as so many do. Share what you know.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@xxRockst4r It's not "illegal" to do your own wiring.
For bigger jobs, like an addition, you'd need a permit & have it inspected. But just to add a simple switch, like he's showing here, you just do it, no big deal. Of course you can get a permit for one switch if you want... In your case you probably should, or better yet you just sit there, do and learn nothing, and let somebody else do it. -Go play a video game or something, or do you need someone to hook that up for you too?
bruno2260 1 year ago
@xxRockst4r It's not "illegal" to do your own wiring.
For bigger jobs, like an addition, you'd need a permit & have it inspected. But just to add a simple switch, like he's showing here, you just do it, no big deal. Of course you can get a permit for one switch if you want... In your case you probably should, or better yet you just sit there, do and learn nothing, and let somebody else do it. -Go play a video game or something, or do you need someone to hook that up for you too?
bruno2260 1 year ago
sort of get it. I'm an apprentice electrician trying to get the hang of these concepts.
dacormack 1 year ago
Im doing this project for college and at one end of the circuit i have a 3 way switch. Im just curious as to wheere the white wite goes if theres nothing AFTER the last box. does it go onto the black screw and is tied to all the other whites on the way back? This is hard to explain because i have the plan next to me but need to figure out where every wire goes
EmbrunFalcon91 1 year ago
likes it
h23sirlude 1 year ago
Disregard my last comment as I've fixed the problem. Looks like it was a defective 4-way switch. Strange considering it was brand new.
Anyways, thanks for the video it really helped.
mainmedic 1 year ago
@mainmedic That's a VERY helpful comment. You bet a switch can be defective. Good for you for doing that test.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
Thanks for replying. I have 3 switches in my basement one by a rear door(1) one at the top of the basement stairs (2) and one at the bottom of those stairs (3).
If I take out the 4 way switch (2) and splice the wires. Switch 3 and 1 work correctly
When I wire in the 4 way switch (The same way you describe here!) lights 1 and 3 work correctly if switch 2 is in the on position. When I put switch 2 in the off position none of the lights will work. I'm beginning to wonder if I have a bad 4 way
mainmedic 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your tips. It saved my sanity and a call to a handyman!!!
mkang1 1 year ago
I just installed a circuit in the manner in which you describe but I can't turn on or turn off the light from every switch. If all the switches are in the on position I can turn the light off from any switch but none of the others will turn the light back on. Any idea as to what maybe the issue? If you can assist thanks in advance
mainmedic 1 year ago
@mainmedic Easy. Did you go watch my 3 Way Switch video as I asked in this video? Watch both videos again and follow my instructions. You're doing something wrong.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
That wont pass inspection if u didnt crimp or splice w/ a pigtail the ground wire n u can put a 4way at the end u just have to know how to wire it.
DHPJG7 1 year ago
@DHPJG7 Maybe it won't pass inspection where you live. What I show is approved where I live. How about you taping a video showing us your method. How come that video is not at your channel?
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
I like Tim Carter, he's cool, you summed it up to the T. Thanks
snowhite1199 1 year ago
@snowhite1199 Thanks! I try harder.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
you are the best.thank you
danyefikir 1 year ago
hes, not really right^^
you could put a 4 way switch at the end.....BUT it only has the funtcion of a 3 way switch
Feuerwehr03 1 year ago
@Feuerwehr03 You are 100 percent WRONG. You can't install a 4-way switch at the end and have it work correctly. If you think you can, tape a video showing us and make sure the entire video is A-roll with no black magic editing cuts.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder I think what Feuerwehr03 means is that you could use a 4-way switch 'in place of' a 3-way switch at either end. You would only use 3 screws on the 4-way switch (2 like color screws for the travelers, and the third as the common). In this configuration, it would function the same as a 3-way switch (SPDT),. You would STILL need a 4-way switch between the two end switches though.
In any case, this is one of the clearest tutorials on 4-way circuits I've seen on YouTube. Great job!
dericn 1 year ago
@dericn Yes exactly, thats what i ment
Feuerwehr03 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder
sry, i didn't ment to say you are wrong, i just wanted to say, that its possible
i can send you a current
plan with the curcuit
Feuerwehr03 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder yes you could use a 4 way switch at the end.
AUSteveo84 11 months ago
Thank-you, you give me knowledge.... very valuable.
jolin4utopia 1 year ago
Thank you very much Tim
merlinchanelle 1 year ago
thanks !
erikpmort 1 year ago
When running 5 switches I assume you run three 4 way switches between the 2 end 3 way switches right.
prorope 1 year ago
@prorope Correct
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
just wanting to know, what are the laws in america for an unlicensed person todo electrical work? here in australia its an offence when an unlicensed person does electrical work..
braddo12345 1 year ago
For the first, don't forget to turn off circuit breaker which are protecting this circuit.
As for "qualified electrcians", if you're working without voltage ("removed voltage") it is not require specialists, only following wiring codes and reliable electric contacts.
If you can't switch off electricity or haven't knowledges/tools, of course use qualified electricians.
Dmitrytln 1 year ago
love ur show
josesitocay 1 year ago
Great video I am getting ready to replace a 3 way switch and it is knob and tube.
U124IXB 1 year ago
very well explained. The only thing I would add would be to always connect your ground wire first and disconnect it last. We all have to work stuff hot sometimes so I always make sure everything is grounded when I can't turn the circuit off.
benwastyxx 1 year ago
Wow, that's easy! Going for it this weekend.
Thanks for simplifying it.
bruno2260 1 year ago
very good explanation, you should receive an award or insurance company support. I bet a lot of house are still standing and people are still alive after watching your video's. thanks again A+++++
mdhamelin 1 year ago
@mdhamelin Thanks very much. I sincerely appreciate it.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder thanks now you made my head exploded
god this would be so simple if the electricity was involved in ion forming
miesrah12 1 year ago
Thx alot tim..That was a great demo just like your other ones.Im a N.Y. local3 electrictian and you do a great job explaining.You would be a great forman.
dantemikey 1 year ago
@dantemikey Dan, many thanks! That's the highest compliment that one can give me - that being one from a peer. I'm humbled by it and deeply appreciate it.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
4 way switches are easy
hire a liscensed electrician, electrical work done improperly can burn your house down
patwregan 1 year ago
@patwregan I would further add it would help to get an electrician that has a mastery of the English language so that he can read and understand the NEC.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder waiting for your answer to my reply
thank you.
patwregan 1 year ago
@patwregan
To get known: all 'licensed' electricians works on their company owner's licence. Usual electrician has only certification about knowing what is the wire and how works circuit breaker/fuse.
Headliner of work and responsible person is company's owner, but not electrician.
So there is no sense between person who does simple works like light switch wiring. Also, there is quite hard to make mistake. It is not elevator's control centre with hudreds of relays and thousand wires.
Dmitrytln 1 year ago
I like this, thank you. I just moved into a new house and there is three switches (1 downstairs and 2 upsairs that are supose to controll the center light, but it doesn't work. I am sure if I take a look I will figure out want is wrong, with the help of this video. thank you again. I have watch several of your videos and you make them so easy to udnerstand.
Big thumbs up my friend....
familyman1312 1 year ago
beautiful. Thanks for this. Know I know how to do this tonight.
zakkwylde112233 1 year ago
you R the MAN! simple clear informitive TY ! now show me how to run wire and hook it up to a out door security light TYTYTYTY
trashy10 1 year ago
Thank you very much, you have some very helpful videos for a beginner, learning, electrician!
oooOsICKOooo 1 year ago
Great Video, Thank you Tim, I had a four way switch, not enough 12/3 wire to make it to the three way from S-3 to S-1, but i did have another pice of 12/3 so since this was for the bed room and the bed wall, I made it from S-3 to 4-way (AKA S-2) then to S-1. Now I have a switch on both sides of the bed. Life is good. Thanks again.
Joe Lake Katrine NY
workshophandyman 1 year ago
Hi Tim,
What is the limit for 4 way switches in a circuit? I have a situation that 2-3way and possibly 4 -way switches This video was great.... Been wanting to know how a 4-way multiple switch circuit worked.....5/5
Sasquatch7foot 1 year ago
I like your video's. Very helpful. Thanks
AsktheBuider!
running524me 1 year ago
if u want 2 do it good, red goes on right side, black goes left side, in the top out the bottom keep same colors on same side, if u use that common (ntrl) make shore to mark it black.
zacchopper66 1 year ago
Your videos are extremely informative and NOT boring to watch. The close-ups are fantastic. Skeptics and critics are everywhere and usually mean no harm so dont take it personally.
Your vids are wayyyy better than that expertvillage shit!!
YiuTeub 1 year ago 22
Thanks! I try harder. While not perfect, I try to just tell you how I've done things for years successfully.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
Hi Tim
I'm a master electrician in the state of mass. I was just giving you some other aspects of what is out there. I've been in the electrical trade over 28 years, & I have had my own contracting co. I wasn't trying to question your knowledge. The video was informative for the home owner. I've seen allot of wiring done by the home owner. A little knowlege can be dangerous. It takes 8000 hrs,600 class hrs to get a journeymens license in mass. Again I wasn't trying to say the video was bad
pjselec 1 year ago
Thanks. I could have been clearer. You can wire these switches several ways. My job in this video was to show one. My suggestion to you was to take your knowledge and turn it into the other ways to wire it. I still maintain you should do this, especially since you say you have the certification. Make hundreds of electrical videos to share what you know.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
8,000 hrs to get an journeymen license!!! electrical work is not that difficult!!!!!
indiankite 1 year ago
@pjselec
Wow... I can tell you, that this period is enough to get master's degree on electrical engineering and design complex circuits. Or Americans studing what is the wire for 1 year? I had spent quite little time to get master's degree at university.
As I'm teaching at vocational school, I can say, that 3 months are more, than enough to study everything in electricity and some little about automatics. If you have enough practice and really want to get knowledges, of course.
Dmitrytln 1 year ago
Hello Tim You should be aware that some 3 way circuits are wired so the feed and load are at location#1 & location #3 has no neutral. The box needs to be sized correctly so you don't have to many wires in the box. The grounding conductor needs to have a crimp or wire nut on it,and twisted clockwise not counter clockwise.
pjselec 1 year ago
Thanks for the tutorial. Perhaps you could do us all a favor and show us. I went to your channel and you're invisible. No profile, no videos, no anything. Invest your time and make a video showing your method so as to share your knowledge.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@pjselec
Well, both ways are improper. But twisting of wires is allowed in USA on official level. In Europe wires any twisting is strictly banned, even by those nuts.
Better to take screw, put washer, then put one GND wire, then again washer, then second GND wire, then washer and finish by clamping by the nut.
The perfect way is clamp this by WAGO terminals (search in google or even youtube) - it is really time saving and more reliable connection, which makes more fire-safer.
Dmitrytln 1 year ago
nice house!
FunOnTheFarm7 1 year ago
Thanks. It's a garden shed.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
thats your garden shed?!!!!!!!!!!!!
FunOnTheFarm7 1 year ago
Yes. What did I say in the beginning of the video? You'd never see three of these switches so close to one another. The shed was the only place I had unfinished walls I could show the cables.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder oh right sorry
FunOnTheFarm7 1 year ago
Good man 5 *
lkkkaman63 1 year ago
This guys is using yellow wire which is usually 12 awg and white wire is usually 14 awg. If your gonna put a 20 amp circuit on a 14 guage wire your gonna cook it..
zappedjack 2 years ago
You should really read all comments before making one. I've explained this at least twice. The white cable is about 20 years old. Back then there was no color requirement.
AsktheBuilder 2 years ago
yep...I had a hunch it was old wire. I was getting a repeated remark on a vid I did a couple years ago...I went back in and edited the video by adding text and it put a stop to it ---too many people wont take the time to read through all the old comments.
You do a nice job!
PICKNGRIN000 1 year ago
beutiful, beutiful,clap clap clap 5*
pmcdm07 2 years ago
Thank you for the knowledge you have just shared with me.
JawazHIFI 2 years ago
not many people know why it is called a 4 way switch!
the 4 way switch got its name because even tho the switch has 4 terminals, only 3 can be used at one time, you also can't forget about breaking the circuit also! so 3+1=4!
that's how i was told the 4 way got its name!
did you know that?
tslabjr7 2 years ago
im takeing this in college lol u make me look better videos help me out more then class does
smokey450r 2 years ago
Glad I could help. Study hard. We need plenty of great electricians.
AsktheBuilder 2 years ago
Looking to troubleshoot my 4way switch problem. 3 switches controlling five ceiling miounted lights have been working fine for 5+ years and yesterday, lights out a few seconds after flipping a switch with no response from any switch controlling the lights in the kitchen. Could one switch going bad cause all to be unresponsive? I have checked the breaker and bulbs.
Grim97 2 years ago
it could be
-any one of the switches are broken
-the common wire got disconnected (could be any where)
petersu123 2 years ago
more than likely one of the three ways are bad. also check your voltage(with a meter, not a volt detector) between your hot and your neutral. if you have 120 volts then proceed with checking each switch. if you have 120 volts at the last three way then check your light fixture. It could be a bad connection in the fixture or a burnt lampholder. Or it could be twenty other things haha. this should give you a start however
benwastyxx 2 years ago
thank you so much ...
how wonderful life is this when sombody nice like you lives in this world.
fshahele 2 years ago
Thanks. You can return the favor by loading videos at your channel that share your knowledge.
AsktheBuilder 2 years ago