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  • May 27, 2009, 08:28 PM
    Paddkoof34
    Wiring multiple lights with a 3 way switch
    How do you wire multiple lights using a 3 way switch? I wired multiple lights using a 3 way switch and when I turn on the switch, the lights are dim. What did I do wrong?
  • May 27, 2009, 08:29 PM
    Perito
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    You probably wired the lights in series. The lights need to be wired in parallel. The diagram shows how they should be connected. Don't forget the green or bare wire (not shown).
  • May 27, 2009, 08:38 PM
    Paddkoof34
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Perito View Post
    You probably wired the lights in series. The lights need to be wired in parallel. The diagram shows how they should be connected. Don't forget the green or bare wire (not shown).

    Thanks, I appreciate your help!
  • May 27, 2009, 08:46 PM
    jerro

    When you say 3 way switch, Are you connected to 2 3way switches or just one?
  • May 27, 2009, 09:02 PM
    Paddkoof34
    I am installing multiple lights between 2-3way switches
  • May 27, 2009, 09:16 PM
    jerro

    Ok, just checking. Then Perito's diagram would be correct
  • May 28, 2009, 05:53 AM
    Paddkoof34
    Thank you for your help!

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