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    Sep 28, 2009, 02:19 PM
    3-way wiring switchs
    How do I wire 3 switchs to operate hall lights. We have a light switchs outside the 3 bedrooms. I would like each switch to turn off/on the same hall lights.:confused:
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    Sep 28, 2009, 02:30 PM

    Without really trying to explain it, I'll give you this link:

    3 Way & 4 Way Switch Wiring Diagram

    To control from 3 locations, you need two 3-way switches and one 4-way switch.
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    Sep 28, 2009, 02:39 PM

    Where do you have power? To a switch or to the light?
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