Fun 3 Way Pole Switch

3 way switches can be converted to single pole in several configurations.

3 way pole switch. The remaining two terminals are called as interchangeable and travelers. In addition the three way switch has a black terminal. Three way switches are commonly used to control a light fixture from two different locations.

For example a long hallway or stairway might use a pair of three way switches at each end so that lights can be turned on when approaching one end of the hall or stairway then shut off from the other end. Single pole switch on line side left side of diagram blank cover on load side to light. When properly wired to each other and to a light fixture either switch can control the fixture.

A three way switch has the same two brass terminals you find on a single pole switch although they are usually opposite each other instead of arranged vertically on the switch body. Ground connection diagram is shown separately. How to determine the correct wires to attach to a 3 way switch when the wire and screw terminal color code is not certain.

Receptacle on line side single pole switch on load side. The three way switch is a variation of the standard single pole switch which controls a light only from one location. It s a foolproof way for a proper.

Do not trim wires shorter than six inches. In this diagram power enters the fixture box. Blank cover on line side single pole switch on load side.

Red and blue wires link traveler terminals of both switches. This 3 way light switch wiring diagram shows how to do the light switch wiring and the light when the power is coming to the light fixture. The three way switch comes with three terminal screws and one ground wire screw.