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    Dec 22, 2012, 05:56 AM
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    Kitchen lights are tied to two sets of switches. If I turn them on with one, I can't turn them off with the other. Any suggestions?
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    Dec 22, 2012, 09:39 AM
    One of the switches is probably wired incorrectly. 3 way have to be connected in a particular way. Did you install the switches?
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    Dec 22, 2012, 05:15 PM
    If you have 2 switches and they are at different locations, they should have 3 wires going to the switch. A red,a black and a white plus a ground(bare) wire.
    Check the wiring and let us know what you have at each location and we can help you.

    Chuck
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