Wiring 4 Way Switch Schematic. A 4 way switch wiring diagram is the clearest and easiest way to wire that pesky 4 way switch. Click here to access note.
When wiring in the 4 way switch it is most simply described as simply cutting the two traveler wires the two wires that go between the two 3 way switches and terminate on each switch and putting two wires from one switch on the top two terminals of the 4 way switch while putting the other two wires from the other switch on the bottom two terminals. The 4 way is used when you want to control the light or lights from two or more locations. I have a few of the most common ways in wiring a 4 way switch to help you with your basic home wiring projects.
As you will see most 4 way switch wiring is placed between the wiring of two 3 way switches therefore a 4way switch is installed with two 3way switches.
A four switch configuration will have two 3 way switches one on each end and two 4 way switches in the middle. The 4 way is used when you want to control the light or lights from two or more locations. Click here to access note. Four way switch wiring schematic.
