Neat Wiring A Two Way Toggle Switch

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Wiring a two way toggle switch. You can see that a spst toggle switch only has 2 terminals. If the switch uses solder terminals push the wires into the terminals and bend them back to hold them in place. Twist the stripped end of the wires tightly with your fingers.

Use the existing 2 wire conductor leading from the light to the switch. Allow the connection to heat until it can melt the solder. The other terminal is for the output.

1 terminal is for the input. Make sure you don t attach the traveler wires to the common screw or else the switches won t work properly. 2 way switch wiring using two wire control this is the first method to make a 2 way switching connection this is the old method.

2 methods are explained with associated wiring diagrams. Note these terminals as a and b. Connect another black wire from the light to the original switch location.

This is how you wire a double pole double throw dpdt switch. In one position the com and l1 are connected while in the second position the com and l2 are connected. If you are going to install a new one then go for three wire control methods.

If the selector is set to the left the left terminal is in operation. For the right side the right terminal is in operation. Apply a small.