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hud2333
Jun 21, 2008, 02:01 PM
Okay, so we had an electrical contractor come in and do the ruff-in but of course after payment he is not coming back to do the finish work. I feel I am pretty good at figuring out how to wire "stuff" using diagrams that I find on the internet but one of the three way switch set-ups I can not figure out. The power runs to the first light via 14/2 wire then from the first light a 14/2 wire runs to the first switch then at 14/2 wire runs from the first switch to the second light and a 14/3 wire from the first switch runs to the second switch. I can not figure out how to make this circuit operate. Is it even possible?
Credendovidis
Jun 21, 2008, 03:51 PM
This is called a "hotel" circuit, with which you can switch on-off the light from both switches.
The switchover contact of the second switch goes to the power return to complete the circuit.
Circuit drawing follows...
hud2333
Jun 21, 2008, 04:27 PM
Thank you very much I am looking forward to seeing this one:)
Credendovidis
Jun 21, 2008, 04:39 PM
I hope this is clear. If not, just comment !
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hud2333
Jun 21, 2008, 05:00 PM
Okay nut sure what you are saying. Sorry. Here is a picture of what I have. It is rough:)
Stratmando
Jun 21, 2008, 05:46 PM
I was afraid that was what you said.
You either need to get a 14-2 between the 2 lights, or a constant hot and neutral to either switch.
Either Possible?
Stratmando
Jun 21, 2008, 05:50 PM
With your existing wiring, you can have 2 3 ways control light #2,
On light number 1 could be pullchain controlled.
X 10 is another possibility.
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and
http://software.x10.com/pub/manuals/ws4777-is.pdf