Wire a Three-Way Switch. A two-pole switch is the simplest electrical device. Flip it one way, and the power passes through the switch, turning on the light.

In some (all?) variations of a three way switch, either of two wires MAY be hot. if you are using Black/White wire, no combination is 'right'. It would be up to you to mark the white wire so ...

Similarly, inside Box 2, attach the black wire from the three-wire bundle (black, white, copper) to the black terminal on the new switch. Attach the red and black wires from the other bundle (four ...

If you do have this wire, Donnelly says to attach it to the green screw, which will be on your light switch. Step 5: Replace the switch plate Use a screwdriver to place the switch plate back on ...

In many cases, a homeowner will try to replace a three-way switch and not wire it correctly. ... Project: Troubleshooting a three-way switch. Cost: Under $10. Time: Under an hour.

Q. I installed a dimmer switch in my dining room and now the chandelier only works half the time. There are two switches in the room that control the light. They worked fine before I started the job.

Eric shows how to wire a three-way light switch and tune-up those gutters for spring. Skip to content. First Alert Weather; Watch Live; News; FOX 12 Investigates; FOX 12 Now; Traffic; Sports; ...

Eve Light Switch requires a neutral wire and replaces a single-pole or 3-way switch. Only for use with copper or copper-clad wire in dry, indoor locations. Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.