sparky question: trying to wire up a light in garage that has 4 switches controlling it . sop is at the light need schematic . can’t find referance to this in any of my texts.
thanks in advance for any help.
sparky question: trying to wire up a light in garage that has 4 switches controlling it . sop is at the light need schematic . can’t find referance to this in any of my texts.
thanks in advance for any help.
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You need two "3-way" and two "4-way" switches. Wire up the two 3-ways just like a normal two-switch circuit, except insert the two 4-ways in the "traveler" line between the two 3-ways.
Diagrams should be on the switch boxes, if you buy the good ones.
Look at this link. You can add as many 4 way switches as you want in the loop. Remember the dark screw is the common. http://www.handymanwire.com/articles/3wayswitch.html
This doesn't apply to your switch problem but leviton has a new wireless switch that works out to 50'. Got an A or B setting so you can use a couple in the same location,priced around 25 bucks.