How to Wire a 4 Way Switch

http://www.AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter demonstrates how to wire a 4 way switch and where to place a 4 way switch in a circuit.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• way
• switch
• light
• lighting
• electrical
• home
• house
• askthebuilder
• tim
• carter
• howto
• diy

[MyBiop]

This video is wery good, but european system is much better.

[AsktheBuilder]

@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.

[qasion]

What if  I want to control the light from 4 locations????????

[AsktheBuilder]

@qasion Simple! I tell you how in the video. Didn't you watch the beginning and see how many switch locations I went to?

[qasion]

@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?

[AsktheBuilder]

@qasion Each extra 4-way switch is wired the same as the one in the video.

[AsktheBuilder]

@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]

@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.

[qasion]

@AsktheBuilder Great, thanks.

[lukeas8]

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]

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.

[zonkozonko]

If I turn the power off I cannot see the Video? So I cannot connect the Four way switch.