I’m a little unclear on how to wire a three way switch. Ok, I’m really unclear.
Two switches, three fixtures. It takes a 4 conductor cable, right? And different switches. Beyond that, I’m lost.
I’m sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.
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" It takes a 4 conductor cable, right? "
No 3 wire (plus ground).
There are a number of different ways to wire them depending on where the power is connected and where the light(s) are connected.
This show the different combinations.
http://www.selfhelpandmore.com/switchoutlet/3way/index.htm
Keep it simple and don't try to wire the switches through the lights (that might take 4 wire cable).
Wire for one light and then daisy chain to the others.
Ok, I was including the ground in the 4-count. So rather than use 14-2 w/G I need 14-3 w/G. So far we're on the same page.
I'll check that link. Thx.
I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.
Hey Bill, I don't care what anybody else says ... you da man!
They had a skecth for my situation: power feed at one switch and fixture feed at the other. Piece of cake.
I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.