My question is how do i wire this up so that either switch will control the light without having to touch the other switch. Why if you need two switches to operate one fixtureyou install two three way switches the switch comes with a wiring diagram.
Wiring A 4 Way Switch
2 switches 1 light. I want to install a light fixture on my back porch and use two switches to turn it on and off. Leviton 15 amp commercial grade combination two 3 way toggle switches light almond model 5243 t 13 74 13 74. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. There are two methods of making 2 way switching connection one is 2 wire control and another is 3 wire control. Shut off the power to the circuit. Connect the black wire coming from the lightbox with the black wire leading to the second switch by twisting their ends together and fastening with a third wire nut.
Strip 34 inches of insulation from. Connect the 2 ground wires with a fourth wire nut. You will also need to wire with 123wgr this has 4 wires. A three way switch connects the two switches and the light together creating an uninterrupted but controllable circuit amongst all components. Turn off the power to the light circuit at the main panel. Take the white wire leading to the second box and mark its end black too.
Begin by installing the feed cable from the power. Cut 4 inches of sheathing from the ends of all the cables with a utility knife. How to wire two switches to one light fixture step 1. Two separate light switches are able to control a single light through the use of special electrical wiring and a three way switch. Free delivery with 45 order. Use a circuit tester to verify that the power is off to the circuit you are.
Two way switch can be operated from any of the switch independently means whatever be the position of other switch onoff you can control the light with other switch. How to wire two light switches with one power supply step 1. One switch will be located outside on the porch and the other switch will be on the inside wall next to the door. Install a double switch wall box and run the feed cable. Tag or otherwise mark the circuit breaker to alert.
Gallery of 2 Switches 1 Light
