When wiring up 3 lights to 2 3-way switches, do I have to run 14/3 between the lights? I know I have to run it between the switches but the lights too?/ I thought as long as I wired in one light and just wired the other 2 lights in with the first one, they would all come on. :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

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Originally Posted by mr500

When wiring up 3 lights to 2 3-way switches, do I have to run 14/3 between the lights? I know I have to run it between the switches but the lights too?/ I thought as long as I wired in one light and just wired the other 2 lights in with the first one, they would all come on. :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

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Mr.500 - THE first light will have 14/3 run to it then it will run to the other 3 way switch. From the first light you can run reg 2 wire with ground. The red wire is a hot carrier wire. GO to a libery or to Lowe's OR HOME DEPOT AND LOOK AT A WIREING ( ELECTRICAL DRAWING for wireing 3 way switches , or contact a electrician to help, BE SURE THAT THE CIRCUIT IS OFF Before WORKING ON THAT CIRCUIT < STAY SAFE::: GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS :::: F.B.E.:) :D

Try this

Or this

Or this

If you can run wiring like HK's middle(2nd post), you will have less crowding in switch boxes.
In his first drawing, 1st box may get crowded. If wiring is already done then chose the one that fits your situation. Good Luck

Whaoo what a cloud lifted off my head. I was getting so confused with all the 3 wire in between lights etc... Ughhh.

Thanks, I have a very clear understanding of what I must do!!

Mike

Good Deal, Thanks HK, couldn't leave you a positive, Only allowed to give so many Positives in a period. The middle drawing above, at both switch boxes neutrals tie together, and don't connect to switch, in case its not clear.

Thanks to the BOTH of you guys on this small problem.

Until next time... Im sure Ill be back :p