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  • Aug 20, 2015, 12:21 AM
    Anthony Ross
    3-way switch with 2 wire
    Can I wire 3 way switches with 14 2 using the ground as my 3rd wire
  • Aug 20, 2015, 03:07 AM
    donf
    Absolutely not!!

    The equipment grounding conductor is uninsulated and is not allowed to be a current carrying conductor.
  • Aug 20, 2015, 04:55 AM
    hfcarson
    people have been killed by shortcuts like this...
    electricity can be dangerous if not handled properly,
    know the rules and always do it right.
  • Aug 20, 2015, 09:46 AM
    stanfortyman
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Anthony Ross View Post
    Can I wire 3 way switches with 14 2 using the ground as my 3rd wire

    The simple fact that you are asking this tells me you should not be messing with electrical work.
  • Aug 21, 2015, 06:39 AM
    Missouri Bound
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stanfortyman View Post
    the simple fact that you are asking this tells me you should not be messing with electrical work.

    "ditto"
  • Aug 21, 2015, 06:44 AM
    Stratmando
    Insteon has switches that may work(2477D, I believe). Both locations need a hot and Neutral, and 1 of the 2 locations need the load wire, Another option uses a totally wireless switch, that can be placed anywhere with double sided tape, will provide model if it sounds like an option.

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