3 Way Switching

hutch6447 · Jan 10, 2015

Is there anyway to install 3 way switching with out an intermediate switch?

I personally think it is required but if anyone knows different let me know.

Thanks Matt

spark 68 · Jan 10, 2015

hutch6447 said:
soz 3 way switching needs an intermediate in the center of the 3 lights to work

Yes I know that

but why can't you wire it with the PL/SL to the intermediate ?

hutch6447 · Jan 10, 2015

yes so unless someone knows how to do it the only way to perform 3 way switching is with and intermediate well that is the only way I know.

Leesparkykent · Jan 10, 2015

Keep com's the same at both 2-way switches, block these com's together at middle switch. block neutrals together at middle switch and connect cpc's appropriately.

l1 and l2 top of intermediate switch connects to l1 and l2 to one of the 2-way switch's.

l1 bottom of intermediate switch with perm L connect to L1 on other 2-way switch, l2 bottom of intermediate with switched live to light connect to l2 on 2-way switch

spark 68 · Jan 10, 2015

Look Hutch, here is a diagram, the PL and SL can go to either end of 2 way switches or to the intermediate.

on this drawing the PL and SL are shown in red and blue, your two core can go in any position the red and blue is shown, ie. across the strappers.

hutch6447 · Jan 10, 2015

Yes knew that way original question was because pl, sl are at the center were the intermediate switch has to go but never mind did some drawing myself seen how it can be done.

But thanks for help

Leesparkykent · Jan 10, 2015

hutch6447 said:
Yes knew that way original question was because pl, sl are at the center were the intermediate switch has to go but never mind did some drawing myself seen how it can be done.

But thanks for help

erm #18 gives it in detail lol

spark 68 · Jan 10, 2015

hutch6447 said:
Yes knew that way original question was because pl, sl are at the center were the intermediate switch has to go but never mind did some drawing myself seen how it can be done.

But thanks for help

Arghh :mad2: so why did you say that you cannot take the PL and SL to the intermediate ? :49: