3 Way Switch

http://go.askthebuilder.com/NewsletterSignupNow Tim Carter demonstrates installing a 3 way switch. It's easy! Tim walks you through wiring 3 way switches, showing you which wires go where so you'll have no trouble with your 3 way switch wiring. Be sure to get FREE weekly tips from Tim's newsletter: http://go.askthebuilder.com/NewsletterSignupNow

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[STRUMMERBOY1975]

Tim !! I have gone through,i don`t know how many websites to find CLEAR information on how to connect a 3 way switch , But Tim..... Yours Take the Cake ! There is nothing left to guessing,,,,,, Bravo ! & Thank-You Very Much ! :)

[AsktheBuilder]

@STRUMMERBOY1975 That's my job. And you've not seen anything yet. Online Coaching Courses are starting in two weeks.

[asianesys]

Hi Tim

thanks, but here is my problem. I have no red wire in any of the boxes. just white and black

any idea on thi setup ?

Thanks

Jim

[AsktheBuilder]

@asianesys Easy. Just determine which wire in the one box is ALWAYS hot. Go to the other box and determine which one goes to the light fixture to power it. Caveman simple.

[asianesys]

@AsktheBuilder

can you send me a diagram based on what you just told me . i don't get it ? one box has hot and neutral; other box has the light, i think. so how do i hook up a three way switch on both boxes with only four wires ( 2 in each box) ? Thanks -Jim

[AsktheBuilder]

@asianesys Can you go to my AsktheBuilder website, the dot com one? You'll see diagrams there in my past columns about this topic. Did you sign up for my free newsletter yet where you get tips like this for FREE every week?

[AsktheBuilder]

@odmcarp BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH I'm ROFLMAO. Holy Moly. I try to help you showing you exactly how to solve your problem, since you don't know how, and you treat me like a dirt bag. Unbelievable. Only here on YouTube. I can't wait to see what others think of your ungrateful comment.

[AsktheBuilder]

@richardcawrey Did you not listen to my opening comments? I said to "Turn OFF" the power to the switch/circuit." When you do that, there's no need to use an insulated screwdriver.

[iArePJ]

Technology at its finest.

[sebasamy13]

I used two switches with four side screws on the switches.The two switches on the back with arrows it says load line on the top.I connected the load coming from the switch box on switch#1 and on switch#2 I connected the black cable from the light.The neutral to the light.And the two travelers.But when I turn on the light from switch#1,I can turn it off from switch#2.But if switch#1 is off I can't turn on the light from switch#2.Try switching the travelers than I get not power.Please help.

[ROBLOXIANgordonrox24]

As an apprentice, I can say this video explains it very well. A few things make me cringe, but very good overall.

[PaRrOtReScUeWoTr]

I wish I would have watched this before buying switches for my stairway light DOH! facepalm.

[manxman5000]

Excellent video, best explanation I have seen yet! Great job Tim!

[fuccillo111]

i have as follows. wire from panel to light, then from light to 3 way switch # 1 inside garage door. then from 3 way switch #1 to 3 way switch #2 inside kitchen door(attached garage). now between switch #1 and #2 i have 12/3 so thats good so how should i wire these. i cant do the same way as shown here as i dont have another cable on the #2 switch

[asianesys]

@AsktheBuilder

well i went there but everything i saw had red wires. thanks anyway for your time - Jim

[efales75]

GREAT VIDEO, i USED THE INFO AND, OF COURSE IT WORKED GREAT! TY