Single pole switch on line side left side of diagram blank. You don t need the other terminal on the three way switch so it s fine to cover it over with electrical tape to ensure the terminals don t get mixed up. In this video i explain just how easy it is to add a three way switch to an existing single pole one switch lighting circuit. Line voltage supplying both 3 way and single pole switches. To use a three way switch as a single pole one connect the hot wires to the common terminal and the traveler on the same side of the switch body. You would use one of the dark colored screws with one of t. 3 way switches can be converted to single pole in several configurations. You can wire a 3 way switch as a sigle pole switch by finding which screw terminals work together. Dominick amorosso decemberj 2012 110 volt electrical 11 comments 27439 views. 2 wire from 3 way load side to light.
2 wire from each single pole load side to light. How to wire a three way switch to a existing single pole light switch circuit. 3 wire nm cable from 3 way to 3 way normal 3 way wiring. Each 3 way switch box would contain a single pole switch each controlling a light. 3 way switches can be converted to single pole in several configurations. The other traveler terminal is left unconnected. 2 wire from 3 way load side to light. Instructions for 3 way and single pole switches using nm cable. It will not work if the wires are connected to the two traveler terminals. In order for a 3 way switch to function as a single pole the wires need to be connected to the common and one of the traveler terminals.
Now if you are trying to install a completely new 3 way circuit please my video with an article on how to. 3 way switches can be converted to single pole in several configurations. Single pole switch on line side left side of diagram blank. You would use one of the dark colored screws with one of t. 2 wire from 3 way load side to light. In this video i explain just how easy it is to add a three way switch to an existing single pole one switch lighting circuit. Dominick amorosso decemberj 2012 110 volt electrical 11 comments 27439 views. Each 3 way switch box would contain a single pole switch each controlling a light. Instructions for 3 way and single pole switches using nm cable. You can wire a 3 way switch as a sigle pole switch by finding which screw terminals work together.
Single pole switch on line side left side of diagram blank. You would use one of the dark colored screws with one of t. You don t need the other terminal on the three way switch so it s fine to cover it over with electrical tape to ensure the terminals don t get mixed up. 2 wire from 3 way load side to light. Each 3 way switch box would contain a single pole switch each controlling a light. You can wire a 3 way switch as a sigle pole switch by finding which screw terminals work together. 3 wire nm cable from 3 way to 3 way normal 3 way wiring. To use a three way switch as a single pole one connect the hot wires to the common terminal and the traveler on the same side of the switch body. Now if you are trying to install a completely new 3 way circuit please my video with an article on how to. Line voltage supplying both 3 way and single pole switches.
2 wire from each single pole load side to light. You can wire a 3 way switch as a sigle pole switch by finding which screw terminals work together. How to wire a three way switch to a existing single pole light switch circuit. In order for a 3 way switch to function as a single pole the wires need to be connected to the common and one of the traveler terminals. The other traveler terminal is left unconnected. 3 wire nm cable from 3 way to 3 way normal 3 way wiring. Now if you are trying to install a completely new 3 way circuit please my video with an article on how to. You don t need the other terminal on the three way switch so it s fine to cover it over with electrical tape to ensure the terminals don t get mixed up. Line voltage supplying both 3 way and single pole switches. 3 way switches can be converted to single pole in several configurations.
