How To Wire a 3-Way Switch System

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@@NavyVet34 Sometimes I'm editing my videos and I say a phrase and I can't believe how much I sound like him. Not all the time though, just certain phrases. :)

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At 73 years old I have never had a three way demo this way - I am so thankful. I have built 3 houses in my life and when the wife started with the 3way switches I was lost - pulse I had dropped more than my share & I had to replaced them. I no longer have fear and you have saved my manhood! Now I still have one that's not working right but not for long - Here is an electronic hug from me )oo( Thank you for all your efforts! Well done!

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Thanks so much Keith!

[@ipolar78]

I like how you keep it short and simple other channels have like an hour long video just for a three-way

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Thanks so much Luis! Have a great weekend!

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Lol he said Short.

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When it comes to three ways I only need 5 minites.

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100% the BEST 3 way switch video I've seen. Thanks!

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Thanks so much!

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I have many years experience. Going on 7 years. I never understood fully how it works because we never had great instructors. We were always just told to “do it this way.” I’ll say one thing sir. You explained it very impeccable. The explanation to each wire needed. If only we had people like you to explain with no sponsors and cared for the money. (I learned properly 40 hrs a weeks, about a year into working as a apprentice)

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Great job!

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That’s the problem with lots of companies and lead men. They just point to a helper where to go and do. Very few of us are fortunate to have good instructors.

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@@StephenBrewer89 Yep.

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Thanks so much!

[@velyetienne3946]

I’m an apprentice and my next class gonna be essentially on 3-way & 4-way switching. By watching this tutorial, I assume that I’m well prepared to demonstrate how to wire a 3-way switch. Thank you for mentoring a large group of new electricians

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Best wishes!

[@jd70HJ19]

I hvave known how to wire a three way for decades , but refreshers are never wasted ..this is likely the best tutorial ever ...without a doubt.

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Thanks so much JD!

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Thanks so much for the kind words! And thanks for your hard work as a handyman!

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Glad it helped! Thanks Darrin!

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This is probably the best most self explanatory video on this I’ve ever seen. Thank you

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Wow, thanks!

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Been doing electrical for 20 years and it literally took me years to understand 3 way switches and travelers. This is absolutely the best way I've ever seen or heard it explained.

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Thanks Samuel, best wishes!

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As an apprentice, I have never had a journeyman explain this to me. Most times, I have to resort to KZbin videos, to get grasp of how and why things are done. Thank you so much for your great videos!🙏🏼

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Thanks so much Yonnie! Best wishes with your apprenticeship!

[@Vermino]

I followed this to a T and it worked perfectly. Just sucks now I have two light switches about 4 inches apart. 😥

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LOL!

[@Litephaze2000]

LOVE this tutorial! For YEARS I been driving myself crazy with this! Thank you! I now have it in my head! And your logic of Red/Top and Black/Bottom is greatly "logical"! Another thing I'd like to mention that I appreciate about you... You used metal boxes with "Plaster Rings"! I love that! You have plenty of room to even accommodate these "Smart-Home" and similar apparatus, that even requires Neutral!

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Thanks Joe! Yes, I've been going to the larger boxes as the devices have been getting bigger and bigger such as the Leviton multi-location dimmer with Alexa, etc.

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@@Litephaze2000 This is 5 months later and I just saw your 2nd comment. You make a great point as it's important to have a good mix of theory ("Book-knowledge") and application ("Field experience"). They go hand-in-hand. Take care Joe.

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Now this is my kinda learning, not learning from book. But learning from someone hands on. I learned much faster, and save thousands. I always had the most respect learning from someone whose willing to show me rather then read it to me. Thanks muchly my dude. Greatly appreciate it 👍

[@SparkyChannel]

My pleasure. I also learn the best from someone who is kind enough to show me what they know. Everyone is really good at something and I like it when that knowledge is shared.

[@jamesjkelly9884]

Pretty basic operation but excellent tutorial for new diyers. Glad to hear the term 'traveler wires' You make it so easy to follow, great job!

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Thank you very much!

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You made a certified electrician out of me, I haven't heard this explained this good since HS (79) good job!

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Thanks so much John!

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Thanks so much! ⚡

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I've never really understood 3 way switches until this video with an easy to understand explanation. Thank you!

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My pleasure!

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This is the most comprehensive simplistic example I've ever seen done.. Great Job Sir

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Thanks so much!

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Sparky, I desperately needed this!!! Finally realized why my installations don't "function" properly.

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Great to hear. Thanks Alan!

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thank you sir. this is the clearest and easiest explanation for 3 ways switches I have seen.

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Thanks so much!

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I have looked at numerous videos to understand the concept of installing 3 way switches and your video is by far the best I've seen. You made it very easy to understand how it works by looking at your video and listening to your explanation. Thank you

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Thanks so much Luis!

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Thanks Sparky ! You're an electrical genius. After spending a full day screwing around blindly without any good results , I then found you on you tube. What a super detailed explanation that I was able to follow and fix my 3 way switch wiring. Thanks from all of us in the house. :)

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You're so welcome Scott! Great job!

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My pleasure, thanks!

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Awesome video!, top notch as always. Btw, does anyone think he sounds like Scotty Kilmer, or is it just me?

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Thanks! Nah, I don't sound like Scotty.

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😂😂 I thought the exact same thing ( Scotty)

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I've been electrician for 22 years already know this stuff. But I enjoyed watching your videos.

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Good to hear! Thanks!

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I put on an additional master bedroom this wiring explination was the best I've seen no ever stated why the power line coming in was the common and why the light line was the common, now I get it thanks very much!!!

[@a358747]

I finally understand 3 ways switches ! Thanks you very much for this great tutorial. I have been trying to understand 3 ways for years. I also like your ground clips. Looks very easy to use and looks clean

[@SparkyChannel]

It's my pleasure Martin! The trick with the switches is to buy Spec Grade. They cost more at first but over the long run they will be much cheeper because they last. Also you get the really nice features such as back wiring and self grounding clips. Have a great weekend!

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Martin Foournier....I have watched many others explain this & wasn't real sure how to, but when Bill did his video I got it! This is true about all the wiring Bill has made videos of! He is a great teacher!!!!

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@@judyjudyjudy9593 Thanks so much Judie!

[@Marcel_Germann]

@@judyjudyjudy9593 It's actually quite simple if you know how something works. In a schematic this looks this way: www.talu.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/wechselschalter-anschliessen-schaltplan.jpg The pink strings are the travelling wires, which he connected to the brass terminals of the switches. Black is the unswitched hot, going to the common (black screw) of the first switch. The orange is the switched hot going to the lamp, connected to the black terminal of the second switch. The neutral is in this case blue, in the US it is now required for new installations to also put a neutral into every box, even if it's not required by a standard switch. The green/yellow is the ground. Now the light on the schematic is actually off, if you press one of the switches the light will turn on. That's one method to wire it, it's the easiest method and it's the most used method on this planet.

[@judyjudyjudy9593]

@@Marcel_Germann ......Everything is "quite simple" if you know the facts about it! I have wired 3 houses now & I am quite sure I can do it too! Pink strings? What are pink strings? This explanation that Bill has given is exactly "how" it is done here in the US & what you are saying will only confuse. I am glad that you understand all the details of wiring, Bill makes it clear for us to understand "our way in the US" of doing it!!!! It takes someone like Bill, that understands how to show people "how to" do something, not just someone that starts talking about unknown things!

[@timulman715]

Mr. Sparky. Thank you very much for such a well-done video. I've got an issue with a pre-existing 3-way switch that's giving me a hard time. You video is the best and clearest tutorial I've seen yet. I especially like your attention to detail regarding the carrier wires (red to red, black to black) and wrapping the switches with electrical tape. I've subscribed to your channel, so I don't forget where to find you.

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Excellent! Best wishes!

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I've had to redo six 3 way switches. I've had to watch this video every single time! You'd think I'd be able to do it without this video by now! Thank you!

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Glad it helped! Good job!

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Finally! Someone who can explain in a way that would make whomever writes the "instruction manual" jealous! Well done. You trimmed off all of the fat and gave us the best cut. If only there were more of you in this world, sir.

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Thanks so much Matt!

[@keirntaylor5304]

Thank you so much for this I learned this in high-school but I forgot sadly but not anymore thanks to you

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Glad I could help! Thanks!

[@matts3178]

I always swap around the red and black travellers on the second switch. (The "less logical" way with the travellers crossed.) This means that the homeowner gets to walk into the house the first time and see all the lights off with all the switches in the down position. It's just a little nice clean touch to make everything look a little more professional (kind of like putting all the faceplate screws in vertical)

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Ocd?

[@nathanseib4636]

U mean I'm not the only one that sets the screws symmetrical

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That's excellent!

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I wish people could learn from you how to explain things. What a great teacher! Thank you so much

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Thanks so much!

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When I was testing for my journeyman electrician license, this was actually one of the questions. That was so long ago, and I am retired, but I love your instructional videos. It brings back so many fond memories of working as a journeyman electrician. Thank You Sir!

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My pleasure! Thanks so much!

[@Forkspartans]

By far the best video I've seen explaining 3 way switches, thank you!

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My pleasure, thanks!

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This is the best tutorial on 3 way switch wiring,thank you.

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Thanks Carl!

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Great video. I’ve been in electronics for 30 years and this was clearly described for anyone and was not a bunch of watching someone screwing connectors. One of the much better videos I’ve seen

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Thanks so much!

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This is the best 3-way switch tutorial out there. I like the redundancy of bonding the boxes as well.

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Thanks so much!

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Very nicely done. Thanks. I watched many videos on this topic. Yours gets the nod for best explanation.

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Thanks!

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Yes! Great Video Bill! Was waiting to see if you would redo this one! Thank you.

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Hi Darrin! Great to hear from you. I wanted to finish my EMT bending series before starting the wiring series. I was really happy with how the EMT series turned out, 22 videos in all. And of course I'll keep up with the tool reviews. Have a great weekend!

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Me too! Probably like yourself, I saw Bill's video on this years ago and it is likely the best refresher tutorial around outside of actually being hands-on.

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@@JustOneRedSoloCup Thanks again! :)

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@@JustOneRedSoloCup Absolutely, I loved his last video and was so disappointed when I figured out what happened and that it has been lost. I've been waiting for him to do another and am so appreciative that Bill has. While I easily learned on his first video, I would refer everyone who needed help to it. His tutorial is easy to follow along for everyone that's needed help to do it. Easily the best video found on KZbin.

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@@darrinward7815 Thanks Darrin!

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Not sure why this video popped in my feed, but am glad it did. I’ve had to install hundreds of these over a 30 year span and had to learn 3 way switches on my own in the early 80’s the “Library” way. Great tutorial.

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Great to hear, thanks!

[@JeffreyAshley]

I have no knowledge of electrical components but after watching this video, I feel like I could do this. This was the most informative video I’ve ever saw about installing switches. Thank you for your attention to detail.

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Glad I could help! Thanks Jeffery!

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You're a class act, Sparks!

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Thanks Garrett!

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THERE IS NO WAY THAT YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS FROM SOMEONE THAT CLEARLY SHOWS BY LOOKING AT HIS HANDS THE TIME THAT HE HAS BEEN ON THAT FIELD. IN OTHER WORDS NOTHING BUT A HARD CORE KNOWLEDGEABLE XPERIENCE GUY

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Thanks Marco!

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Best 3 way switch wiring tutorial on KZbin

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Thanks so much!

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Excellent!

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Never commented on any video before but this was an excellent tutorial ....thank u

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Thanks so much Rudy! I feel honored to be the channel to receive your first comment!

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Love the pace and clear explanations. Subbed

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Welcome aboard! Thanks!

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This is the best demonstration of wiring a 3-way switch that I am aware of. Excellent presentation with great close up camera work. Thank you!

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Thanks so much!

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Bill Ur the first teacher that I understood correctly after 16 minutes with you I feel smarter already knowing if I'm standing in a bucket of water with pennies in my pocket I'll be okay with you by my side thank you with much love and respect. LOL🤔🤓👍

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Thanks!

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Best demonstration ever. thank you sir.

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No problem, thanks!

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Always is good to know about eléctrical lines and how they go that’s super nice to heard it from this gentlemen and the way he splain. How to do everything. Thanlks

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Thanks Armando!

[@Nokyai]

The best 3-way switch system explanation on the Internet! Thanks a lot for making this video!

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Great video. I just graduated as an apprentice electrician. I learn more from videos like yours than in class.

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That's awesome! Congratulations Mark!

[@fdgd9998]

Thank u for doing this. Educating people is God's way of sharing our gifts from him. Please show the 4 way lighting system.

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Please see: How to Wire a 4-Way Switch System: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppCbi4qqqtRqgac That's a wonderful way to look it, very motivational too!

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Clear and concise. Can you please do a video(s) demonstrating the other 67 ways you can wire a three way circuit? Or is it 48? 96? Whichever…. 💪🏽

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Thanks!

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I had an electrician friend of mine explain electricity it's traveling and how to hook up switches for many years and many times. I'm 62 years old now and this is the easiest most understandable tutorial I've ever sat through. Thank you thank you thank you! Not sure if I'll ever used it but at least I understand it.

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Thanks so much! They say that any day you learn something is a good day!

[@salruiz8066]

Great video, very informative. I've retired 3 years now after 40 plus years in mining. Half of it as millwright the other half as an electrician. And this presentation is about as easy to understand as any that I've been fortunate to learn and practice. Many of the wiring scenarios I've learned on were on lab set ups such as on this video. Great job👍😎

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks Saul!

[@GUILLERMOJGARZON]

Best explanation ever. Thanks so much for the video

[@SparkyChannel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@MultiTurdz]

i like those connectors.. i usually use nuts... Wago needs to pay you bc i just bought some bc of this video, thanks.

[@SparkyChannel]

Wago doesn't pay me anything I just like them. Thanks!

[@ScrewballMcAdams]

What a terrific, simple to follow + understand tutorial. As a non-electrician DIYer, how you wired the switches makes perfect logical sense..both up/both down=light is off. My electrician and I disagree with this arrangement but to me it’s logical. Thanks!

[@SparkyChannel]

Glad it helped! Thanks!

[@mytubebobbie06h]

This is indeed one of the best videos explaining how to wire 3 way switches. Great job!

[@SparkyChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikebroberg]

Thank you for your videos. I have learned a lot, and it's really helped me out!

[@SparkyChannel]

You're very welcome! Thanks Mike!

[@frank_texas7400]

There should be a link to your channel in the codebook, amazing explanation, good job!

[@SparkyChannel]

LOL! Thanks Francisco!

[@jeffmykytiuk5642]

I've probably watched a dozen different videos on 3 way switch wiring. Yours is the first I fully understand. Your teaching method is logical and sequential. Not a whole lot of extra talking that distracts from the subject. I appreciate your talent, your concise explanation and demonstrations. Teaching is a gift.

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks so much and best wishes!

[@thatoldoak2865]

You are a best teacher to show the 3-way switches. Thanks!

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks so much!

[@scottfurlong5475]

In my experience, this is the least common configuration of the three-way switch but you did a great job in explaining the theory of how a three-way switch operates. Not sure why you used the excessively large #12 wire for lights but if I had one piece of advice, it would be to throw away those wago lever nuts. Teach your subscribers how to properly twist the conductors together and install wire nuts. The bulk of my electrical expertise is diagnostics and troubleshooting and I can tell you without a doubt that those 'quick connect' wiring solutions that homeowners find on the shelf at home Depot or other home centers are very prone to failure.

[@stormbringer78]

I once had to wire a chandelier with 15 switches. 13 4-ways and 2 3ways

[@stormbringer78]

It was at Parris island

[@SparkyChannel]

Wow!

[@stormbringer78]

@@SparkyChannel I know right

[@strangerofthe2067]

I wish I had KZbin videos like this waaaaay back when I was just a lowly apprentice lol. My journeyman wasn’t the best at explaining new stuff to me and teaching me certain things and this was something I struggled with learning way back when. It’s so simple to me now all these many years later but it’s good to find videos like this that I can share with my apprentices now to help them study when we aren’t in the field. 👍

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks so much! Say Hi for me to your apprentices.

[@ThisIsSpencerG]

Was searching redstone circuits the whole hour, then youtube recommend this to me. Its like youtube telling me to do redstone irl

[@luismosqueda8847]

U explain everything so cool that's thanks

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks Luis!

[@mkl5448]

Who would give this video a thumbs down?? It's almost ridiculous to do that.

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks so much!

[@attackontakx]

I've been an apprentice for a couple of months now and understanding three-way switches just floored me - thanks so much for such a great explanation!

[@SparkyChannel]

No problem, thanks!

[@jamessheppard8546]

For 16 minutes I was an electrician. Great knowledge thank you.

[@SparkyChannel]

You're welcome!

[@SirIsaac69]

I didn't know that Scotty Kilmer was also an electrician.

[@SparkyChannel]

LOL!

[@mitchjohnson4714]

Flawless video!

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks so much Mitch!

[@Sunsetkissvlog]

I watched a few KZbin channels on how to wire a 3-way switch, but I just liked the Sparky Channel's way the most. Thank you for sharing your experience and wish you a happy and healthy life.

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks and same to you!

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

This is one of the best wiring advice videos I've ever seen! Your explanation is simple and direct. I tried to explain the process to someone and they just couldn't understand it verbally. I found your video and then it made perfect sence to him. Thank you!

[@SparkyChannel]

Fantastic! Thanks so much and thanks for sharing the video!

[@robertallenmcdowell]

Once I started using the WAGO connectors there was no going back to wire nuts.

[@SparkyChannel]

I understand!

[@ShyneflowLC]

You are fantastic

[@SparkyChannel]

Thank you so much 😀

[@hell415razor]

I randomly found this Chanel and i highly appreciate the professional installment of the boxes with the secure clamps on the lines even if its just for a demonstration. Thank you for a awesome video

[@SparkyChannel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@raventhelabrador2665]

As a certified electrician myself thank you for putting out videos on how things are done properly I'm so tired of seeing dangerous tutorial videos by people who don't have a clue what they are doing and that do everything wrong. If I had the time to record videos myself I'd absolutely do it but I'm glad someone else is. Great video. Thank you very much. 🙂👍✌

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks so much Matthew!

[@Kevthebish]

Nice😁 Whattya think of those wago's? If I don't make a twisted joint myself, I just don't have a good feeling about it. Kind of like wire nuts advising that you don't twist the wires. I get a of lighting issue calls and its mostly un-twisted pairs arcing inside of the wire nut from a bad connection. The directions don't mention that the wires would have to be absolutely perfect with no tension on either side to not have any problems. My edit was a misspelling. I wish KZbin would stop putting up that edited notification

[@drekelley2352]

I agree. Mechanical connections are better. Wago makes u get phone calls

[@Kevthebish]

@@drekelley2352 I've only used them with factory lighting (luminaire) connections. Never like they're being used in the video. Haven't been on a job yet where they've been hanging around in bags to use.

[@aziltener]

I mentioned this in another comment, but they are excellent products. Once the lever nut is locked in you cannot pull it out without extreme force. These are not like the push in connectors, the locking lever secured the wire very tightly. Stupid easy to use and quick.

[@Kevthebish]

@@aziltener Copy. Duly noted

[@TheOctane24]

Pretty sure this is scotty Kilmer just as an electrician

[@SparkyChannel]

Rev up your receptacles! :)

[@ValValiantThor216]

Finally a video that shows a three way switch....I've only seen explanations videos but I didn't get it but seeing it actually done makes sense now

[@SparkyChannel]

Great to hear. Thanks!