It is not uncommon for a circuit to be configured so that two wall switches in a single double gang box control two different light fixtures. Also known as three way switching the job calls for a pair of special three way switches and an appropriate length of 14 3 conductor cable to join the switches together.
Two Way Switched Lighting Circuits 1
One light two switches wiring diagram. The hot and neutral terminals on each fixture are spliced with a pigtail to the circuit wires which then continue on to the next light. As you can see in the schematic diagram of 2 way switch circuit below the common of both the switches are short circuited. Once you pull the 14 3 cable and the circuit power source wires from the switch boxes. It is a little more involved than simply wiring a switch at the end or in the middle of a circuit mainly because there are more wires and connections involved. The white wire is commonly used as the line down to the switch and must be re indentified with a different color to indicate that. The essence of the wiring configuration is for one hot feed wire entering the switch box to be split so that it feeds both switches which in turn feed hot wires in cables that lead out to two separate light fixtures.
Why if you need two switches to operate one fixtureyou install two three way switches the switch comes with a wiring diagram. Before you start safety first. This diagram illustrates wiring for one switch to control 2 or more lights. I put in a two gang box for two switches. Wiring for two light switches. Wiring two switches to one light fixture adds convenience to any room with two entryways.
This is the 3 wire control that links the two light switches together. Multiple light wiring diagram. Wiring diagram shows how the electrical power enters the ceiling light electrical box and then a two conductor cable is installed to the switch without a neutral conductor. Knowing how to wire a light that is controlled by two switches as opposed to one is a helpful skill. Wiring a switched outlet wiring diagram 3 way switch wiring diagram. If at any time during the process you feel unsure about the steps or worry you might be doing something wrong you should stop and.
The source is at sw1 and 2 wire cable runs from there to the fixtures. More than one light this entry was posted in indoor wiring diagrams and tagged diagram do it yourself handyman handywoman home improvement home renovations home wiring house wiring light light switch power switch wiring wiring diagram. Pin1 of both the switches are connected with the phase or live wire and pin2 of both the switches are connected with the one end of the lamp. How do i take those two wires and feed two switches to have separate control for two switches. In the switch back box and if you are using metal switches there must be a loop from this earth terminal to the one on the switch plate see note a on fig 2. You will also need to wire with 123wgr this has 4 wires.
I have two wires leading to the gang box one white and one black. I am adding an outside light to my 1941 house.
Gallery of One Light Two Switches Wiring Diagram
