[tkrussell]

Since I am assuming you cannot get to the light, you need to get two 3 wire cables one from each 3 way , to the 4 way, which ever one you want to be the 4 way.


I can do something if you get a 3 wire cable from 3 way to 3 way as you have marked it.

[thuffner3]

The expert has made themselves readily available to answer my questions.

[thuffner3]

The expert has made themselves readily available to answer my questions.

[thuffner3]

Hi Russel,
Here is the new layout using a 3-wire routed down through the basement.
I've indicated the switches as A, B, & C. They can be whatever is necessary at this point.
What do you think.

Peace
Neil

Well the image didn't turn out clear. Let me send another one.

[thuffner3]

Try this one.

[Stratmando]

You could install wall transmitters at the 3 locations to control light and Fan from the 3 locations.

There is another option, that would be X10(Powerline carrier), They make a wireless 3 way switch

[tkrussell]

I hope this makes sense and you can understand it.

This is one way of connecting it so the 3way-4way-3way switches control the light, and the single pole controls the fan.

A draftsman I am not.

Cap the old 3 wire cable between A and the fan/light box.

Be sure the 4 way switch is oriented properly, usually the top screws are one set of travelers, the bottom the other.

Be sure to find the Common on each 3 way switch, usually are dark or black screw.

What do you think?

[thuffner3]

Russel, This looks like I can do something with it. You went to a lot of trouble for this.
Thank you. I didn't get the chance to make the drop this morning so I don't get to hook anything up tonight. But what you've given me certainly looks like it will work.

Thank you
Neil

Have any ceramic or stone tile needs?

[ceilingfanrepair]

I've never understood the purpose of controlling a ceiling fan from more than once location. A light, yes. But a fan motor? You only need one switch IMO.

[thuffner3]

That's exactly what I had in mind Ceilingfanrepair.

[ceilingfanrepair]

You confused me, because of "I also have a 2-wire from first box to ceiling box, but I wanted to use this for the light option on the fan. "

So you were trying to get a 4 way switch for the fan light, and a single switch for the fan?

I'm awfully late to this party. Did you get it figured out?

[thuffner3]

Morning Ceilingfanrepair,
Yes I did get it figured out. You'll see a couple of drawing files in this posting.
One of the guys here drew up a configuration that I think will work.
Unfortunately I will have a couple of dead wires in the box's that my drive another homeowner batty.

Thank you for the follow up.
Neil