How to Wire a 4 Way Switch

[@ericharrison5577]

Super helpful thank you. Was frustrated, and your explanation was direct and simple - AND helped me avoid paying an electrician $100+ to come into my home and take a mere 90 seconds to correct my wiring issue.

[@askthebuilder]

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[@ericharrison5577]

@@askthebuilder Done. Thanks again. Eric H. Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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[@reichjef]

This is the best video for 4-way installation.

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[@juliekearney7782]

This is the ONLY well made video on KZbin regarding 4 way switch wiring, thank you so much for taking the time to create it!! This and your video on 3 way switch wiring are permanently bookmarked for me 🙂

[@askthebuilder]

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[@charlesfinance1897]

Hey, Tim. I show this video to my eighth grade Industrial Technology students during our electrical unit. Several have come back after a weekend proud of how they fixed faulty switches at home for their parents. Thanks for the clear instruction. Know that your knowledge is getting passed on to the next generation.

[@askthebuilder]

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[@zachtoone4892]

Im paying waaaay too much for school, yet I just learned 10 times more from this 5 minute video then i have all month in this residential wiring class... UGh

[@Ty18432]

Hopefully its paid off. I got my apprenticeship card and worked for business and have already learned this in my first year. Enrolling in classes in my first year of school. Dont leave the trade theres gonna be a demand in years to come

[@peopleschamp4530]

Same

[@GhostSamaritan]

Some of us learn way better by seeing things in action than by merely reading.

[@turfshredder]

Thanks alot for posting these videos! I'm 14 years old studying to become a residential electrician. By watching your videos for the past few weeks, I have learned many things that I wouldn't have even considered in a wiring project. Again, thanks alot and keep it up!

[@axaygiri]

Have you become a sparky bu now?

[@E5Bobby]

Mr. Carter, Thank You for taking what could otherwise be a confusing project and make it easy. Thanks to you I installed my first-ever four-way switch today and it worked perfectly the first attempt! No small feat for me! Particularly what you explained starting at 3:41 (about the most common mistake people make when trying to wire a four-way switch) was the most helpful to me. It's easy to see why people would make that mistake and, thanks to you I did not! Your efforts in educating us was time well spent, my good Sir! Again I say "Thank You!"

[@adjuster57]

Perfect video. Right to the point in under 5 1/2 minutes. Other videos are 15-20 minutes long, and are super confusing.

[@askthebuilder]

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[@giehartzog-bunn2764]

I have a three way light switch that has never worked properly. I had two different electricians look at it in the past thirteen years and both could not fix it. I watched your video and took it out and wired it according to your instructions and it works perfectly now! So simple and my husband was so impressed! Thanks so much!

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[@garylapointe]

This really helped! My house had the 4-way, I removed it a decade ago and put in X-10 remotes and wanted to switch it back to 4-way (so I could use florescents) but couldn't figure it out. After looking at many diagrams and trying different configs (but never blowing the breaker!?!) I finally found your 3-way and 4-way videos. They helped me to figure out the problem quite quickly!!!

[@drelubin8290]

I love this video. I just graduated two weeks ago in Electrical Technology. Your videos are really helping me.

[@askthebuilder]

Glad to hear it!

[@ackebous51]

The videos on how wire a 3 way switch and the one on how to wire a 4 way switch helped me fix a 4 way switch problem we had since moving into our house 4 1/2 yrs ago. We were only able to turn on the lights from the switch where they were last turned off at. You can imagine the frustration of going from switch to switch to get the lights to go on. Your tip that many failures are because the two wires from switch 1 need to be attached to the brass screws on the 4 way was the key. Thanks !!

[@mkang1]

Thank you so much for your tips. It saved my sanity and a call to a handyman!!!

[@iownslaves]

oh bad ass! This is very easy. Seriously, people should watch the other 3 way switch video twice then come around to watch this one. I'm going home to put one in my house this afternoon! Thanks for the video!

[@owenphl1652]

Honestly this is the best video I have seen on complicated wiring such as 4-way wiring. Way to go!

[@GotYaCuffd]

Thanks for the video! I have been struggling with a 4-way setup in my play-room (converted garage) for several years. During a resent remodel I decided to trouble shoot the switches and found your video. At 3:40 you mention that the wires from box 1 need to both go to brass screws. That was exactly my problem; I had one to black, and one to brass. Your video solved my problem and now I have three working switches!

[@LuisAlvarez-fj5ny]

Tim, I had a big issue with 4 way multilocation switches at my home. You can not imagine how helpful your 3 way and 4 way videos are. I solved everything just by following your sharp and precise instructions.

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[@TomFitzpatrick]

Your emphasis in the right spots, breaking it down and simplifying the puzzle helped me greatly. There was a lot of noise before I finally watched your explanation Thank you!

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[@dericn]

@AsktheBuilder I think what Feuerwehr03 means is that you could use a 4-way switch 'in place of' a 3-way switch at either end. You would only use 3 screws on the 4-way switch (2 like color screws for the travelers, and the third as the common). In this configuration, it would function the same as a 3-way switch (SPDT),. You would STILL need a 4-way switch between the two end switches though. In any case, this is one of the clearest tutorials on 4-way circuits I've seen on KZbin. Great job!

[@andrewdevlin2239]

Thank you very much. We have been living in a poorly wired house for years. And once the switches started to break (from age) I embarked on the task of fixing past mistakes. I followed the previous wiring installation (seems logical) and yet could get the circuit to work. I watched two of your videos, three-way and four-way switch installation, and voila! I have a working 4 way circuit that controls the lights in my lanai from three different rooms. You video was clear and concise and within minutes is was able to identify the wiring errors, fix them, and get the whole mess working as it was designed. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@askthebuilder]

You're very welcome Andrew. Glad to be of service. Hope you subscribed!

[@PICKNGRIN000]

yep...I had a hunch it was old wire. I was getting a repeated remark on a vid I did a couple years ago...I went back in and edited the video by adding text and it put a stop to it ---too many people wont take the time to read through all the old comments. You do a nice job!

[@TechWizeGuy]

This was the best video description on this topic I've seen yet! Informative, visual and simple!

[@workshophandyman]

Great Video, Thank you Tim, I had a four way switch, not enough 12/3 wire to make it to the three way from S-3 to S-1, but i did have another pice of 12/3 so since this was for the bed room and the bed wall, I made it from S-3 to 4-way (AKA S-2) then to S-1. Now I have a switch on both sides of the bed. Life is good. Thanks again. Joe Lake Katrine NY

[@musicman1954ful]

Great videos for people that are electricians and not. I was a high voltage electrician for 25 years and experienced a lot about this trade being a Journey Man Electrician we worked with voltages up to 60K. But most people get killed from 120 volts!

[@magr80]

Great job Tim! Easy to understand for us relatively handy homeowners! THANKS

[@jessepeterson9117]

Tim, I understand its frustrating to read comments from ignorant people. I hope you realize that there are some of us that really appreciate what you have done with these videos. I am on my second whole-house remodel and I have referred to your videos often. I haven't bothered to look for another how-to video for 3 and 4-way switches because yours is perfect! Please don't let internet trolls frustrate you. Most of the time its probably someone that isn't even doing this type of project nor would they be competent to do it anyways. They just try to tick people off and that's how they spend their free time on the internet. A sincere thank you for posting these videos!

[@kyclay58]

I was thinking of putting this type video up until I found yours. No need now, as this is an excellent and detailed instructional video.

[@109pegasus]

Hello Tim, hope your day is treating you well. this video was very nice, and very helpful, I now know how to install a 4-way switch. I was originally looking for 4 way flippers and stumbled upon this gem. I will go home to my wife to tell her we need to install a couple 4 way switches

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[@jonathanburris5170]

I’m a union electrical apprentice and this helped me pass my craft certification! Thank you

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[@tr80808]

Great video. In Canada we handle our bonding a little differently, however, the wiring method when it comes to the travellers are the same. Keep the videos coming, I really enjoy watching.

[@oq17]

Tim - Thanks for this video! Excellent job. By watching this I was able to replace a very old 4-way switch with no discernible markings on it.

[@eols2190]

Thank you so much Tim! You have an amazing gift for making a complicated project easy to understand, in simple, layman terms. Very well done sir!

[@askthebuilder]

You're welcome Edward. TNX for your kind words. I had a vivid dream four nights ago about how to tape a second video for my 3-Way Switch one to show everyone how to connect the wires when the walls are covered with drywall and they have no clue what wire is what. Wait until you see that video in a few weeks!

[@askthebuilder]

You're most welcome. Congrats on the success!! If you want to learn more about home improvement, I'm doing LIVE online classes at PowHow. In the fall of 2012 I'll be adding new classes each week. By the early winter of 2013, I should have a sizable number with many classes already in the archives that you can watch.

[@ponz924]

I wish I had found this earlier. I spent hours trying to figure this out. I made the common mistake mentioned. I had red/black on either side instead of red/red and black/black on each side!! Thanks!

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@dkhawley]

Thank you!!! You just saved me hours of frustration. Now I completely understand 3-way and 4-way wiring and was able to correctly wire my basement. Much appreciated!

[@Johnblade1212]

Great video, I wish you were my instructor at our training facility. I am in the IBEW as an apprentice right now we are working with 3 and 4 way switches... I didnt totally understand until I ran across this video. Thank You so Much.

[@askthebuilder]

You're welcome John. Glad I could help you. So glad young people like you are getting into the trades! Just always respect electricity. It can bite you. Wear safety glasses ALWAYS when working near anything that's energized. Molten copper and steel will splash back at you if you make a mistake.

[@Johnblade1212]

So true, I hear stories all the time especially when people do work at their home verses the jobsite they tend to forget safety rules since its not being enforced. 1 person dies everyday in the US from electrocution. Thank you for the response I was surprised you would reply since you are so successful. 50 million hits on your youtube channel that is amazing.

[@askthebuilder]

John, I read every comment left on my channel and respond to as many as I have time. I've made the mistake of working with 120V hot and melted a tip on a screwdriver. Fortunately I was wearing glasses as molten metal did hit my face and the glasses.

[@Johnblade1212]

That's crazy ... so when you say 120 volt can kill you is that if you yourself is grounded as well thus completing the circuit and making the person not able to let go ? Yeah I cut a number 10 wire that was still hot and totally put a hole in my line man's and it made a huge arc luckily I looked away and it was far away from me . That totally taught me a lesson and put me on the edge when working with stuff I do not know is dead or not. Tic testers are a very useful tool .

[@askthebuilder]

People die every week from shocks from 120 V AC. It will absolutely stop your heart.

[@abjorize]

Tim, you are an excellent instructor. Now I understand how 3 way and 4 way switches work. Keep up the good work. Do you have any video on how to install an island hood vent?

[@GregMadhere]

Amazing that this video is still helping people to this day, including me! Solved the issue I was having, because I had the pairs from each box crisscrossed like the previous switch, not realizing that each pair had to be on the same set of colored screws!! Also, I had not realized the black and brass screws were on the left and right sides vs the old switch which had them top and bottom. Wished I had seen this video first! Would have saved a ton of time. Thank you!!

[@askthebuilder]

Greg, I'm very glad I got you out of a bind. Why are you amazed this video is still helping people? Most of my videos are about timeless topics. I do this on purpose so this knowledge doesn't go from history to legend to myth. If you get into a real bind, I offer diy phone coaching: shop.askthebuilder.com/15-minute-phone-or-video-conversation-with-tim/

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks. Check with the NEC code book or talk with an electrical inspector.

[@richardwawa]

@AsktheBuilder I think what your doing with your video's are great. I am an apprentice and have been an electrician for 20 yrs. I just wish that I had these videos back then when I went to school for it. Keep up the great work.

[@Mandalawi1987]

BEST EVER EXPLANATION OF 4-WAY SWITCHES (ever).

[@askthebuilder]

Many thanks. It's all about travelers and keeping them on the correct set of screws.

[@jondavis4570]

Thanks a bunch, Mr Carter! My 4-way wiring now works correctly! You explained everything so simply! Cheers and thanks again!

[@2011spaceage]

You are very entertaining Mr. Cater. You also explain the installation very clearly. Thank you for your video, it is appreciated.

[@sgtvetter]

I work @ The Home Depot electrical Dept. and refer to your great videos to my customers. Thank You!

[@TyTanium1294]

Jedi....I think you’re missing Kenneth’s point. Theses videos are great for disseminating information (Thank you Tim!). From there, the homeowner can decide whether they need to consult a licensed electrical contractor based on their particular situation.

[@Buzzvideo1130]

@@TyTanium1294..Your missing the point we get calls from customers who in the real world when unprofessional electricians have already botched an Install up so when the DIY try to fix it nothing refers to this vloggers info ! they then end up creating a larger mess and the end result is it costs them double what it would have , let the professionals do the work and let vloggers like this keep playing on their little 1st year apprentice mock up board of electrical .

[@ktt2062]

FINALLY!!! A simple explanation of how this works!!! Thanks!

[@askthebuilder]

Glad you liked it!

[@funkyterrance]

This guy is good. Clear explanations and good visuals. Thumbs up and subscribed.

[@rapparootzmusik5407]

Awesome video Mr Tim Carter!!! I've watched several videos and read a ton of information on 3 way and 4 way switches, i must say all of it seemed confusing until i watched this and the 3 way video!!! thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us and loved the enthusiasm!!

[@askthebuilder]

+Dakota Alualu You're welcome. I had a ton of fun taping the video. I'm about to upload 500 new videos. I sure hope you subscribed to my channel.

[@askthebuilder]

You normally install cover plates after the drywall is installed. The switches were installed before the drywall here just for the demonstration. You would never see three switches that close on an open wall.

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@Realidealism]

You saved my living room lights. I spent hours trying to figure this out. The old one had different connectionions so I head to rearrange everything. Thanks!

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[@askthebuilder]

Yes, it is an amazing difference in what is permitted.

[@1ncs]

Tim you are right I had the black wires on the wrong side thus no power but I chanced them as per you video and it works Thanks Ken

[@babado88]

I hope you don't take this the wrong way but I think I love you. It works again!!! Thank you 😊

[@askthebuilder]

Love can take many forms. I understand what you're saying, trust me. I'm glad you got your switch working perfectly. Don't forget to subscribe to my FREE newsletter at www.AsktheBuilder.com

[@askthebuilder]

That's correct. You put additional 4-way switches in between the 3-way switches. In my kitchen, I have 5 total switches that control the overhead lights.

[@hogey27982]

Thanks. I like the way you broke it down simple. I am trying to remember is as "#1 brass" If I just remember that I should have no issues. Thanks again.

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks for your comment. It means very much to get kudos from a peer.

[@askthebuilder]

@InformationCenter Yes. Theoretically an infinite amount. In my one house I had three 4-way switches in a series between the beginning and ending 3-way switches. But I can easily see one putting in 30 - 100 4-way switches with no problems.

[@MrJavila72]

Thank you Tim, your videos are very informative and I really appreciate the fact that you upload these for free.

[@SteveJohnson-eq4yq]

Tim, this is very cool...I did it with your 3-way video and now the 4 way video, thank you! I do have an issue with one of my combinations. I did this in my hallway, and it works beautiful. 2 - 3 ways and 1 - 4 way. Then I did it in a bedroom, and the switches work as long as I have the 1st 3-way switch in a up position. I verified that the 4-way switch in-between has the same conductors from 12/3g from 1st 3-way switch and they are mounted to the brass screws on the 4-way switch. The 3-way Switch # 2- & 4-way switch in the middle work great but if I turn off 1st 3-way switch, the rest do not work. I don't know if it matters or not but I am running 3-way switch # 2 up to a ceiling fan for the light use. I have the fan motor on a dedicated single pole switch. Thanks for the great info!

[@askthebuilder]

It's time for a consult call. 1/3rd the price you'll pay an electrician to figure it out: shop.askthebuilder.com/15-minute-phone-or-video-conversation-with-tim/

[@harleyknow4617]

Best video ever I looked at other videos and they made it so complicated with yours I figured my wiring in 3 min. awesome video

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[@chrisgibbsphoto]

At 03:50 that's it, the most salient point nobody else makes, thanks Tim, happy new subscriber!

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks! This video is about 15 years old. I'd like to think it's timeless information. TNX for the subscription. Pass the good word about the channel to all you know.

[@markw9699]

I wanted to say thanks for the informative and clear video. I was replacing a very old 4 way switch with a new one. So I had to add a pigtail for the ground but when I “hooked” it back up the way it was I made the common mistake you pointed out and of course the three switches did not work. I found your video and adjusted the wiring accordingly and it all works! I can’t thank you enough.

[@moldyburrito8939]

Mark W should ground it first bud

[@kyclay58]

You are welcome. Glad I could be of help to you.

[@L.G.]

We have a newer home with led lighting that supports dimmer switches but the builder would not install them. We took the task on ourselves and as part of the project we had to replace the standard switches with larger flat ones to match the new dimmer switch. Well one of the switches is a 4 way with two other hallway 3 way switches. I could not figure out what was going on since it seemed no matter what one switch would not work or would lock the other two out. I was about to throw in the towel and call an electrician when I came across this video. My issue was that I had crossed wires between the black and brass screws. Once I fixed this mistake everything worked as expected. Greatly appreciated this concise but easy to follow video!

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[@luvkountry]

Brilliant, easy to cypher instructions.Five gold stars for sharing his talent with those that need to know.. Thank You.

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[@suzannecannata6457]

Awesome video, clear and precise! Wiring simplified! Thank you for a great tutorial...worked like a charm!

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@mainmedic That's a VERY helpful comment. You bet a switch can be defective. Good for you for doing that test.

[@fansalarmslightingetc]

Very awesome video!!!!! I’ve once come across 5 switches that control the living room lights.

[@bluedrache]

As an electrical inspector for our town, we use the NEC 2008 codes. Basically the metal box has to have a lead from it into the machine ground at some point. If it's connected with EMT all the way to the breaker box and then it's bonded into the grounding/neutral lug, that's fine. If there's a screw with a copper wire to the machine ground connector on the switch, that's fine too.

[@Hernanqwerty]

thank you very much... I was having problems with this and reading online I saw I will need to trace all the wires to see what its what .. well I don't have the equipment to do that... thanks god I found this video. the problem was the one you mentioned on the 4 way switch. great job. thanks for your time and help

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[@yononable]

thanks pal, i've been figuring this out for too long a time, i never come to a right approach, now thanks to you,

[@Msnagyjr]

very informational and easy to pick up. I knew how to do three ways before but ran into a four way and was a bit confuzzled. this helps

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks! No island vent-hood video yet.

[@TheCompton1963]

The best 4 way switch vid on youtube!!!! Love his energy! ⚡⚡⚡

[@askthebuilder]

That's because I didn't show the outtake at the end where I touched the HOT conductor before we started recording. ZAP!

[@stephenvanleer7409]

lol am no sparky but your video/videos helped a lot..... 2 switches 3 lights all work, bit of common sense with the wire colours and its quiet simple really! thanks

[@askthebuilder]

Many thanks! Wait till you see the new videos!

[@doreenmanalus7655]

Thank you so much. I understood your instructions and fixed my light switch problem. I am SO happy!

[@benwastyxx]

very well explained. The only thing I would add would be to always connect your ground wire first and disconnect it last. We all have to work stuff hot sometimes so I always make sure everything is grounded when I can't turn the circuit off.

[@javilab2000]

tanks tim the explained its very clear .how much high has to be from the floor the box for outlet an switch by code and the holes to make nice jop

[@philipsakhong1918]

So simple and straightforward! Thanks for the terrific video

[@mikeblock48]

Thanks! I had an older 4 way swtich that I tried to copy the config on and it wouldn't work. Turns out your insight about brass screws and black screws was the answer. On newer swtiches they are on the same side instead of top and bottom. Thanks for the help.

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Thanks Stephen! Usually the sparkies from the UK rip me up one side and down the other..... :->> All I can tell you is that this is the way it's done over here in the Colonies.

[@Poolely]

YES YES YES!!!! You FIXED IT! Well, I fixed it, but you taught me how. Thanks so much.

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[@temtagesson5274]

Thank you Thank you. I finally got my eave lights to work. Was very frustrated but you explained it very well.

[@askthebuilder]

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[@askthebuilder]

Glad I could help. Study hard. We need plenty of great electricians.

[@mitchnorman852]

Very well presented - was confused prior to watching video, but have it now- Thank you

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[@CoryZavoskey]

Clear, concise, accurate teaching. Are you able to provide instruction on adding a 2nd dimmer to a 4-way switch?

[@askthebuilder]

Yes, I offer this service: shop.askthebuilder.com/15-minute-phone-or-video-conversation-with-tim/

[@askthebuilder]

Yes. What did I say in the beginning of the video? You'd never see three of these switches so close to one another. The shed was the only place I had unfinished walls I could show the cables.

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks for your comment. I'd love for you to get your NEC book out and tell us the section number where it says that. Many would appreciate this clarity.

[@512victorino]

A great 4 way switch installation lesson. Thanks.

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[@askthebuilder]

You're most welcome. Good luck in the trade. We NEED you, and never forget that. People need great electricians.

[@askthebuilder]

@jasonbiddulph Thanks for your comment. This video was taped for instruction in the USA. I'm flummoxed though. I went to your channel and couldn't locate a video there showing us all the things you mentioned in your comment. Why is that? Why don't you have a video there about this topic showing us what you know and your methods?

[@cruz47144]

Tim this looks like an ideal installation you know as well as I do switches are rarely laid out this way. You'll usually need to run 4 conductor NM cable and provide a j-box for splicing.

[@ryanbreeze2312]

i enjoy all your videos i just thought the wires have to be stapled 12 inches above the box to pass inspection? not a big deal thanks for all the help you've given out

[@dawn1berlitz]

i still dont quite understand how these switches work but I did get to see a switch i never seen before but seeing videos like these help me learn something else incase the computer repair industry doesnt work out for me

[@askthebuilder]

Thanks. I could have been clearer. You can wire these switches several ways. My job in this video was to show one. My suggestion to you was to take your knowledge and turn it into the other ways to wire it. I still maintain you should do this, especially since you say you have the certification. Make hundreds of electrical videos to share what you know.

[@kirkdickie6737]

I owe you.....thanks a bunch...…. You made me look like an electrical genius!! A 4-way in my house was making poor contact - worn out and wife complaining. I replaced switch and noticed it wasn't working quite right. It was originally wired like you said NOT to do it (honestly, I had never noticed before, but we don't live upstairs where the switch is), so I simply followed your instructions. Shazaam! Works like it should now!!!

[@askthebuilder]

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[@askthebuilder]

Yes. In this video boxes 1 and 3 were not touched. All I did is cut the cable it two between them. Watch this video one more time - maybe twice.

[@r.joseph8911]

Tim love your lightheartedness, thanks a lot for the video!

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