Out Of This World Removing A 3 Way Switch

To replace a three way switch follow these steps.

Removing a 3 way switch. A 3 way switch will not have the words on or off written on it. Keep reading and learn how to wire a light switch. Now take the black and red off the three way switch and attach these two wires to.

Once you have removed the switch you can either wire in a simple switch cover the outlet hole with a solid switch plate or fill in the hole entirely. With a pair of 3 way switches either can make or break the connection that completes the circuit to the light. Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the wires still attached.

When remodeling or redecorating you may find that you have a three way wall switch that you no longer need. A video on how to r. At the other end of the three way take the white off the three way switch and cap it off by itself.

At the second three way switch there should be the two travelers red coming into it and the load going to the light black. The whole wiring a light switch project can be completed in a few hours if you don t have to do any drywall removal and repair. Then use a voltage tester to make sure that the circuit is dead.

Also use the 3 way switch wiring diagram to learn. Before you start installing take a look at your new 3 way switch to identify all of the terminals that you will be connecting wires to. Replace any regular switches with the 3 way switches.

Traveler wire terminals these are located on each side of the switch towards the top of the switch. The current flows from the first switch to the second switch over one of two traveler wires depending on which way the old first 3 way switch was thrown. When you decide to take out the switch you need to first follow some basic safety instructions.