Two Way Switch Wiring Diagram. This should give you a good basic understanding how the 2 way switch circuit works and will help you in adding or changing a 2 way switch. The two hot wires of three wire cable connect to a pair of brass colored traveler terminals on each switch.
So now that you have a basic concept of wiring a 2 way switch let s look at the following 2 way switch diagrams to see which type of circuit scenario you have. This is a completed circuit. The power source comes from the fixture and then connects to the power terminal.
Let s assume the load you are controlling is a light.
If you need to know how to wire a two way switch then this is the place to start. Here is our selection of two way switch circuit diagrams. The fixture s hot wire connects. The power source comes from the fixture and then connects to the power terminal.
