Wiring A Three Way Switch. When wiring a 3 way switch circuit all we want to do is to control the black wire hot wire to turn on and off the load from 2 different locations. 3 way switches are useful for large rooms with multiple entrances but require a bit more wiring than a standard single pole switch.
The wiring method will depend on whether your power goes to the switch first or the light first. Jan 24 18 02 26 pm. Connect the two remaining traveler wires to the two brass or light colored.
A 3 way switch allows you to turn a light on or off from two different switches.
Jan 24 18 02 26 pm. Step by step instructions on how to wire a switched outlet. Connect the wire marked common to the black or dark colored screw. Jan 24 18 02 26 pm.
