Understanding Single Pole and 3-Way Switches

http://www.electrical-online.com. The basics of single pole switches and 3-way switches is demonstrated by Terry Peterman, the Internet Electrician. Other helpful home wiring tips, articles and videos can be found at http:// www.electrical-online.com.

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• 3-way switch
• switches
• wiring
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• electrician
• diy home wiring
• home electrical
• single pole light switch

[aryvivitoy]

This video is 2 way switchs and a single pole switch.

[terrypeterman]

@aryvivitoy You would think they would be called 2-way switches. It makes more sense, but they are called 3-way.

[jason7660]

are you from scottland?

[terrypeterman]

@jason7660 Nope!

[jimmywacked]

great vid--

Do you have a video--or advice on CHANGING a 3-way switch to a 2-way switch and INOP'ing the other switch.. ?

is that possible.? one 3-way is behind a fridge- and cannot be used..!

[terrypeterman]

@jimmywacked Yes, it is possible to do that. e-mail me from our website and we can go from there.

[telosfd]

I like your light tubes!

[penguin422]

I've been trying to figure this out for my project but you're video made perfect sense!! Many thanks!

[numabiresh]

thanks  easy to unerstand

[TheStarlightfox]

ty's that was helpfull

[TheChipmunk2008]

Using rope light is a brilliant idea for this kind of thing! Great idea!

[sikesterone]

why cant you use dc and ac wires together

[mrljthedj]

brilliant vid, so easy to follow! could you do a 4-way switch?

[plastikbertrand]

Very good video, well explained.

[ianmartin2008]

good video

[oconnellcom]

i know this helps and i know this circuit but why did you leave the neutral wire out it is simple and all but why