The Best 3 Way Switch Explanation Ever!

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Terry Peterman

Terry Peterman

5 жыл бұрын

A 3-way switch circuit is explained and described in detail, including visual animation and practical application. Video includes the bonus addition of adding a 4-way switch.
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@2BOnU2be
@2BOnU2be 3 ай бұрын
I watched dozens of videos like this and this is the only one that allowed me to understand how the circuit works and with which I was able to install a 3 way alone. THANKS!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@SimonLam2024
@SimonLam2024 3 жыл бұрын
The animation really helps me understand how 3-way switch works. Thank you!
@michaelfaddis6253
@michaelfaddis6253 5 жыл бұрын
Great description of how it works. The imagery helps tons. Thank you for the breakdown of the 3-way and 4-way switch. I am an industrial, commercial and residential electrician and I approve this message.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael!!! I hope that you gave it a 'like', and that you've subscribed to my channel. And don't forget to click the bell so you'll know when I release a new video.
@rickdavis1295
@rickdavis1295 5 жыл бұрын
Terrific video! So glad you showed the four-way setup. Now I get it! Good work, Terry! You definitely have a gift of instruction.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick!
@joshriver75
@joshriver75 5 жыл бұрын
Duuude!!! Big shout out to you. This video helped me actually understand and solve my problem. Bought my first home recently and the wiring in the kitchen wasn't right when we moved in. We had two 3-way switches. 1 switch worked a light. The other switch effectively just cut power to the first switch. On the other circuit the red wire was just capped off. Thank you very much for this explanation! All is good and now I'm much more comfortable with what's happening inside my walls.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch, and comment!
@GarlandLym
@GarlandLym 5 жыл бұрын
I loved the animated explanation. It really helped augment the other hands on portion
@jimcoker4153
@jimcoker4153 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much, changing out 3 way switches and hooked them up and only one side would work. The video explained it all and it was a quick fix once I pulled wires out and followed along. Awesome video and professional job of explaining how they work.
@rexrexford5249
@rexrexford5249 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your clarity and your step by step approach. Your visuals, the display of the wire connections, are very discernible and straight forward.
@bradfordjones71
@bradfordjones71 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help Terry. This video helped me from spending hours of searching for help, as well as not burning the house down. :-)
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
I know people at the Fire Department, call me! Thanks for watching!!!
@lennydee3538
@lennydee3538 3 жыл бұрын
Today 8/23/20 I changed a 3-way toggle to a 3-way paddle. I was losing my mind. It now works thanks to you. You're a lifesaver. And a solid understanding is a huge help. Thank you 😊
@lmazza717
@lmazza717 Жыл бұрын
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@newenglandframer
@newenglandframer 4 жыл бұрын
Very simple and thorough explanation for a 3 way switch. Well done Terry. Was helpful and easy to follow! I've seen many 3 way videos that were hard to follow.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MICHAELCARACAPPAJR
@MICHAELCARACAPPAJR 4 жыл бұрын
That link to the rope lighting was perfect. It was like someone just flipped a switch in my brain and now I can’t believe I didn’t understand it sooner. THANK YOU!!!
@hanymarkarious4666
@hanymarkarious4666 4 жыл бұрын
If you replace new under cabinet light and you find out that each one of them working on and off without using the wall switch and when you check the power for the switch you find both wires dead and the switch is dead .how to get this switch back alive ?
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! Happy to help out! I hope that you 'like' it, and subscribe and click the notification bell so you know when I release a new video! It's much appreciated if you do!
@paulzacharias5784
@paulzacharias5784 3 жыл бұрын
As soon as I finished watching your video, I had it wired correctly. Thank you for taking the time to instruct us.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help Paul!
@bigwavedave2655
@bigwavedave2655 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Terry!! You saved the day for me. I recently thought I finally understood the three way switch after successfully installing ONE. a few months later I was struggling for hours to replicate the feat until I found your video. Tried several combinations but had over complicated everything. Now I finally figured it out. Just need to do another one before I forget. Lol. Thanks again for the great video. That was the third one I watched on the subject and only one that I could wrap my tired brain around. I appreciate you brother. Bless up 🤙
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! Appreciate the nice comment! Happy to help out.
@thomasschwarting5108
@thomasschwarting5108 Жыл бұрын
What I have found is doesnt matter how it's wired as long as both switches are wired indentically.
@Beaverooable
@Beaverooable 3 жыл бұрын
Wow !, Finally I get it. Don't know how many times I had to call a electrical buddy to walk me through this.. I think I get it know . Great explanation .
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@ryanthepianoman27
@ryanthepianoman27 2 жыл бұрын
Can you explain to me
@AwhhhDP78
@AwhhhDP78 2 жыл бұрын
Are you home?
@cebarillas
@cebarillas 4 жыл бұрын
Video was posted on June 25th 2018, today May 25th 2020 - it helped me resolve my living room remodel! Thank you!!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
It's still relevant! Thanks for watching! I hope that you 'like' it, and subscribe and click the notification bell so you know when I release a new video! It's much appreciated if you do!
@ronc1357
@ronc1357 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome... I have been racking my brain trying to visualize how this work... Now I do understand it, Thanks very much.
@martybrewer4681
@martybrewer4681 3 жыл бұрын
ronc1
@reginaldrobinson4748
@reginaldrobinson4748 3 жыл бұрын
Very great stuff! R.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I hope you liked and subscribed?
@rickyx3728
@rickyx3728 5 жыл бұрын
wow, I'm currently doing a electrical pre apprenticeship and was having trouble with 3way-4way switches, this helped a lot, thank you! keep up the good work
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to Help Ricky!
@paintballiceman1978
@paintballiceman1978 Жыл бұрын
What is pre apprenticeship?
@telih
@telih Ай бұрын
5 years later, did you make it bro? journeyman?
@dougpeters1625
@dougpeters1625 4 жыл бұрын
Terry, an absolutely magnificent instructional video on three-way switches. I can't thank you enough for this.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thnaks so much!
@Ratlins9
@Ratlins9 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video, always so much easier to understand when a visual aid ( grease board drawing ) is used.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken!
@XLB1987
@XLB1987 5 жыл бұрын
I ❤️ you. You taught me something I struggled to comprehend for awhile.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make a nice and positive comment. The ones that comment that are just out trolling and criticizing can bring you down a bit, but then someone like you makes it all worth it!
@jimjordan5630
@jimjordan5630 5 жыл бұрын
Terry Peterman. I am in the process of "redoing" a 1910 classical Revival. The rooms are 20'x20'. At some point, two of the rooms that have 2nd for ways that open to a porch had their second switch removed and the box filled in with dry wall mud. It's a pain, especially in the dark, to cross through the room to turn the light on or walk out of a dark room. Now I know I can re-install the switches as they should be. Thank you. And I didn't mind the 12 minute video. Thanks again!
@xavier102772
@xavier102772 5 жыл бұрын
Best explanation of a 3 way switch I've ever seen. 👍
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Thank-you Xavier!
@cfgdr3
@cfgdr3 3 жыл бұрын
Finally, it all makes sense! I used to get the travelers mixed up with the commons... and a few hours of trying different combos would fix it. With this explanation, I just have to remember two things. #1 - the LINE (the hot wire where the power is being fed from) goes to the black common screw and #2 - the LOAD (the hot wire of the equipment or item you're trying to turn on) goes to the black common screw of the last switch closest to it. Thank you for making this so simple to understand. I now want to install another 3-way and even brave a 4-way installation.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I'm glad it now makes sense and thanks for watching.
@roby14
@roby14 4 жыл бұрын
Great job Terry! You make a lot more sense than everyone else's explanation.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 4 жыл бұрын
roby14 thank you!
@earldaprl
@earldaprl 4 жыл бұрын
Terry...after YEARS of doing electrical work this 3-way, 4-way switch thing has been my nemesis...currently doing a job where I almost came to tears trying to wire 2 3-way switches with two lights and adding power for another switch/light in a bathroom....UGGGGHHHH!!! Well...after this video I feel like a HERO, cuz I GET IT NOW!!! THAAAAANK YOOOOOOU!!!!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help out! Thanks for the comment!
@earthwindnfire6407
@earthwindnfire6407 Жыл бұрын
No such thing as a 2 way.
@smithn.wesson7945
@smithn.wesson7945 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! It is amazing how many Journeyman level electricians cannot explain as simply and effectively as you did how to wire a 3-way switch. Job well done!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment!
@_rus_leader_
@_rus_leader_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@theinternetelectrician which is the positive and negative and were is the output because I have no idea what that lingo is and i need to make this detonator for a client
@rcartmell9163
@rcartmell9163 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation using visual aid plus animation video, I finally understand how a 3-way switch works and how a 4-way set up is designed. I have both kinds in my house and needing to change switch styles. Thanks so much.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help, and thanks for the kind words!
@roadrider3594
@roadrider3594 5 жыл бұрын
Great breakdown of the current flowing through the switches. Excellent and well-imformed video
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Thank-you rOaD RiDeR!
@vidalambrocio6444
@vidalambrocio6444 4 жыл бұрын
Thank'U Mr. Terry, you explain this three way switch system perfectly I'm watching different videos but the yours is the best thanks again...
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment! Thanks for watching!
@ondrejsmith297
@ondrejsmith297 5 жыл бұрын
Great video Terry! Your step by step process is very easy to follow and understand. Thank you. It was very helpful for my project- changing the standard three-way switches to rocker-switches in my kitchen. It's also good to know something about what's going on behind the scenes :-)
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ondrej!
@alexgeorge6417
@alexgeorge6417 3 жыл бұрын
Terry Great series. Been doing electrical work for 40 years and learned under an UL Inspector. I am enjoying your presentations. All the best. Alex
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I hope that you 'like' it, and subscribe and click the notification bell so you know when I release a new video! It's much appreciated if you do!
@flyer846
@flyer846 3 жыл бұрын
Hands down the best video explanation I’ve watched. I searched so many sites trying to find answers and this video solved my problem. Thank you very much!!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Thanks for the kind words!
@ems390
@ems390 3 жыл бұрын
This was hugely helpful! Thank you very much for such an informational yet easy to understand video! You rule terry!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Enrique! And for the nice comments! I hope that you 'like' it, and subscribe and click the notification bell so you know when I release a new video! It's much appreciated if you do!
@michaelsherman6673
@michaelsherman6673 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Because of this video I was able to sort out the wiring issue I had that was driving me absolutely crazy. I just can't say thanks enough.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Michael Sherman thanks for watching! Happy to have helped!
@hemiwest
@hemiwest 5 жыл бұрын
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@danielmabie1688
@danielmabie1688 4 жыл бұрын
Great job. I had to go through dozens of videos to get a full break down. Thanks
@JLange642
@JLange642 2 ай бұрын
Very helpful! I have a hand drawn diagram from my late father, master electrician trained in WWII Coast Guard, and I refer to it often. It REALLY is fun when you run into a "repair" job in an old home where all the romex has aged and all the wires look black at the devices! Then the tracing out begins!!!! Thank you for a great video!
@genedillman7811
@genedillman7811 4 жыл бұрын
Finally got it Terry. This has always confused me and was looking for something clear. Your white board did it. Thanks!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Score another point for the white board! Thanks for watching!
@IknowGodIs
@IknowGodIs 5 жыл бұрын
Let me just say that your explanation made wiring a new switch in my "crazy-wired" house easy! You've used language and showed exactly what purpose each wire has, so that even though my wiring is using different color wire, (has the black crimped off together, uses the red, etc.) because you show which wire is the traveler, I was able to install the new switch, with posts in different positions (making it impossible to just stick the new one in with wires in the same spots.)
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Happy to have helped out! Thanks for the nice comment! Don't forget to subscribe, you will then know when I post a new video.
@Mrcool12684
@Mrcool12684 2 жыл бұрын
Dude! As a new flipper/ landlord, you have no idea how freakn helpful this is! I just subscribed and thank you
@monicaconstanza40
@monicaconstanza40 4 жыл бұрын
Best explanation i have seen. I'm a visual learner so this was very appropriate to my learning style. Thank you so much!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 4 жыл бұрын
Thank-you Monica!
@tcmusic_thomas_upton
@tcmusic_thomas_upton 5 жыл бұрын
Good explanation of how these work. One thing it took me a while to comprehend, was that you need a special switch, and a "traveler" wire. This was a good video.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas!
@jovetj
@jovetj 4 жыл бұрын
TWO traveler wires! All of the wires connected between three-way switches are travelers.
@LocoEse74
@LocoEse74 5 жыл бұрын
Perfect explanation IMO; I was having trouble understanding how the 3-way switch worked and with the animation it all makes sense. THANK YOU!!!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Brian!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian! Happy New Year!
@quisqueyains
@quisqueyains 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry, You made it very easy to understand. Got my switch to work after giving up on it 8 months ago.
@twmuis
@twmuis Жыл бұрын
Finally had my aha moment with three way switches. That’s after watching three other videos and having someone competent try to explain it to me. Thank you!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment! Much appreciated. I hope you subscribed to help in my push to 100k subscribers! Not sure why that’s important but I think I get a nice wall plaque!
@philipzanoni
@philipzanoni 5 жыл бұрын
Great stuff if I watch this a few more times I'll have it amazing Lee simple
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe please!
@Taooflu
@Taooflu 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks always been so confused but now it seems so simple!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thank-you!
@U2WB
@U2WB 3 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best explanation I’ve seen of this. Thank you !
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, U2!
@hellxxslayer9660
@hellxxslayer9660 3 жыл бұрын
Who needs college when guys like this teach you for free hey man thanks helped me figure out my issue in my home now everything is fixed working properly
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment!
@Nuntacon
@Nuntacon 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video much more understandable
@davidsantiago3360
@davidsantiago3360 5 жыл бұрын
Best video ever thank you. Will foward it to a few of my friends
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@chrishermitte7113
@chrishermitte7113 Жыл бұрын
I am an electrical dummy....was trying to replace decor switches with smart eve switches and couldn't figure it out. After watching this video a couple of times to be sure, all works great and had them installed within 10 minutes!!!! Best video on explanation of 3 way. Many many thanks Terry.
@andypomeroy7447
@andypomeroy7447 Жыл бұрын
Thank You!!! I watched and followed the steps. I wired three rooms and two worked fine. I spent nearly two hours trouble shooting the third room. I kept referring back to your video with no resolution. Then I noticed that the dimmer slide on the dimmer toggle switch was all the way down and that was why the lights would not come on! Thank you for such a clear and concise explanation.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Thanks for watching!
@johnkolar9109
@johnkolar9109 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I took a electrician course with my HVAC 18 years ago and couldn't remember how to do it lol. Thank you!
@generation-x406
@generation-x406 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video it helps clarify what's happening inside the switch. Common one=feed in Common two=load out Traveler screws are switching in respect to each common.
@mellowrebel4618
@mellowrebel4618 2 жыл бұрын
1ST YEAR APPERENTICESHIP CLASS. ACTUALLY FIRST WEEK STUFF.
@crackerjack4833
@crackerjack4833 2 жыл бұрын
I've always been curious how this worked... I understand electronics and electricity very well but this 3-way switch just boggled my mind LOL! Great video, and much appreciated!
@davechavezjr5399
@davechavezjr5399 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial video! Extremely easy to understand and very helpful! Thank you so much.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@steves2443
@steves2443 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the animation. It completely explained the flow of electricity which I was having a hard time visualizing. The piece of information most helpful was showing what the function of the black versus bronze screws. If I ever have any questions about the flow from the switches position I can now use a multimeter to double check continuity.
@thechivas1997
@thechivas1997 5 жыл бұрын
Steve S same👍🏼
@als1023
@als1023 2 жыл бұрын
Same
@Ratlins9
@Ratlins9 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry, finally I get it thanks to your animation and drawing. Great job.
@littlesumpin457
@littlesumpin457 7 ай бұрын
Terry. Thanks so much #1 for getting my 2 outdoor floodlight fixtures on after a contractor took them down doing new siding and left bare wires sticking out. Quick version is was I replaced a switch unnecessarily but wired it incorrect. After watching your video after 5 year of chemo because of incurable multiple myeloma cancer I never had the switches 1 in kitchen 1 in garage in open loop position. Up and down the ladders many times. Up and down stairs many times to turn off power at breaker, I have done lots of electrical in 63 years but was at wits end and I never call anyone fix everything. So once switches were in correct position Voila light wires energized again later today I am reattaching fixtures. Your whole presentation skills and value make it possible for just about anyone to,install or rectify their dilemma. Keep up good work Sir. David
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 7 ай бұрын
David, thank-you so much for taking the time to comment! It makes it all worthwhile to know that people appreciate my videos. Thanks for watching, and I trust you have won the health battle? Stay well, stay strong!
@e.b.6766
@e.b.6766 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great explanation, animated diagram, and drawing. Made it very clear to me.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Ellison! I hope that you also subscribed to my channel, and clicked the bell? Much appreciated!
@raul8ball1
@raul8ball1 5 жыл бұрын
Im an Electrician and this video is professionally explained. Some times is difficult for some people transmit Your knowledge to others and this gentleman video is very explanatory . Thank You!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Raul T. Thanks for your comment!
@brit1066
@brit1066 5 жыл бұрын
Raul T. Look a three way switch is VERY SIMPLE, if you take as long as you do to explain it 90% of the viewers WILL SIMPLY TUNE OUT. You may be a professional electrician but you have little experience in explaining things. A simple diagram is worth 10 minutes of your video.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
I look forward to your explanation video. Call it "Better than the Best"!
@brit1066
@brit1066 5 жыл бұрын
Raul T. Not worth it there are DOZENS OF THEM.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe not to your 11 subscribers, but my 28,000 subscribers, and the 7,338,154 times my videos have been viewed may think it's worth something.
@martyrobbins5959
@martyrobbins5959 4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best electrical videos I have ever watched and I have taking college courses on this, great job sir.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 4 жыл бұрын
Thank-you so much Marty! Made my day!
@luxchannelx6039
@luxchannelx6039 11 ай бұрын
This was PERFECTLY EXPLAINED! 10/10 best video ever !
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 11 ай бұрын
Thank-you so much for the nice comment! I hope that you have 'liked', and subscribed to my channel. Much appreciated!
@mertz7305
@mertz7305 2 жыл бұрын
This is easily the best description of this in known history.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Thank-you so much for the comment! I hope that you gave it a 'like', and that you subscribed? Much appreciated!
@jessegomez9065
@jessegomez9065 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry, for sharing your valuable knowledge.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the nice comment, and for watching! I hope that you gave it a 'like', and that if you have not yet subscribed, please do so and click that notification bell!
@johnestes8826
@johnestes8826 5 жыл бұрын
Being an Industrial Electrician I am also asked plenty of questions about household wiring. This has always been the question that people ask and Its hard for me to get them to understand using my explanation. The simplicity used here in your explanation of the three way switch should make it where most anyone with a little knowledge of Electricity and wiring should have no problem understanding. I guess my explanation is to much in depth and overdone. Great video.. Thanks!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
@andrewbernard1753
@andrewbernard1753 Жыл бұрын
With this video I fixed an old 3-way switch problem. Thank you.
@AzianAssassin
@AzianAssassin 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for the detailed explanation! I look forward to supporting your business!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@brianworley7705
@brianworley7705 5 жыл бұрын
Good explanation. I was already familiar with wiring but this help re-enforce the current flow. The challenge I find isn't the wiring where you can see the wiring in the wall, but figuring out how it was wired originally when replacing a switch. Think 3-gang box and more than 1 3-way switch and just for fun throw in the switch terminal locations were different on the new switch than the old. Took a bit to get it straightened out.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Good job Brian! Thanks for watching! I hope that you gave it a 'like', and that you've subscribed to my channel. And don't forget to click the bell so you'll know when I release a new video.
@mynorsandoval8862
@mynorsandoval8862 5 жыл бұрын
This an excelent and simple explanation ease to understand thank for sharing this information it was very useful for me
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Thank-you so much!
@allennoble9264
@allennoble9264 4 жыл бұрын
Great job Terry thanks. Now I have a better understanding considering that I have learning disability keep up the great work Buddy
@Andrew-vc5kk
@Andrew-vc5kk 5 жыл бұрын
Great video easy to understand the way you show the wires makes total sense how and why it’s like it dose thanks
@danilo352
@danilo352 4 жыл бұрын
The funny thing is: having worked with 3-way switches and never quite getting it, your hand drawn explanation was what made go "aaahhhhh I get it now." Thank you.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
pictures are worth a thousand words!
@danjiles
@danjiles 5 жыл бұрын
By far the best explanation Ive seen.. Great job..
@drglinski
@drglinski 4 жыл бұрын
I was having problems wiring my 3 way switch. Your video explanation cleared it up and simplified it. Thanks!!!!!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ralphm923
@ralphm923 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome explanation. Really appreciate this. Great Job Sir!!!
@chrismillet
@chrismillet 2 жыл бұрын
I just encountered a 4-way switch and was mystified as to what I was looking at. So many other explanations I read just made me more confused. You certainly have an uncommon skill for making this subject much more approachable. Thanks!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Nice compliment! Thank-you so much!
@SuperDuty23XL
@SuperDuty23XL 5 жыл бұрын
A diagram always helps. Excellent.
@mrlencho7686
@mrlencho7686 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a Tinknocker Local105 in Cali and I’ve always been skeptical bout electricity and always had someone do the work. I’m Aware of the safety and danger due to the commercial work I do but the basics at home videos like these sure help out with the mechanical skills I already have I’m trying to save some money on labor. Thank you and keep educating 👍🏼🇺🇸
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Thank-you! I hope that you gave it a 'like', and that you subscribed? Much appreciated!
@dprevish100
@dprevish100 4 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen yet, I remember once years ago trying to pull power for another switch off a traveler!
@bindaredundat-uv6wz
@bindaredundat-uv6wz 4 жыл бұрын
I ROBBED A TIME TRAVELER ONCE ! HE DIDNT HAVE ANY MONEY !
@joyfulnoiz
@joyfulnoiz 2 жыл бұрын
Now that's funny. I can imagine the head scratching.
@TroyLeonardO
@TroyLeonardO 4 жыл бұрын
You need to help the public education system come up with curriculum. Fantastic educational video!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 4 жыл бұрын
Troy Leonard Thank-you! Very kind and glad you found it informative.
@TroyCarroll509
@TroyCarroll509 4 жыл бұрын
It was a great video. The only thing that could be confusing to some people was that you reversed your traveler wires from the first switch to the second switch so this would not achieve the desired results. However in the animation the traveler wire attachment locations were consistent. Keep up the great work and thanks for the video.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Yes, it matters not what traveller goes on what terminal at each end. The only affect changing them around has is that either both switches are up for lights to be on, or both down, or one up, one down, etc.
@donf3739
@donf3739 7 ай бұрын
@@theinternetelectrician What confused me is at 2:20, on the decorator style, you connected the hot/common to what looked like one of the traveler terminals. On every 3-way I've seen, the common terminal is at the bottom, across from the ground, and the travelers are at the top, across from each other. This doesn't look right.
@NumberOneWithACoke
@NumberOneWithACoke 4 жыл бұрын
What a clear explanation. Thank you Terry.
@jeffreysherow9485
@jeffreysherow9485 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best, clearest explanation. Thank you.
@rayswoodshop4467
@rayswoodshop4467 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, I learned something.
@sidneypickard6440
@sidneypickard6440 5 жыл бұрын
Great Demo and explanation. Loved the Traveler term. Would of liked to have other situation where the light is in the middle of the switches or power source came from light. Just because I have run into those. Thanks
@StopBeingFat24
@StopBeingFat24 4 жыл бұрын
Sidney Pickard I believe the only difference in that situation is the light would be tied in to the travelers or traveler and hot would be on the switch.
@yegormatsekha3457
@yegormatsekha3457 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining the benefits of a four way switch vs a three way switch.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@speway
@speway 2 жыл бұрын
"Video shorts...current topics." I like it!! (Thumbs Up)
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing. I can only take credit for 50% of that tag line. Former partner came up with the "current topics" ! Thanks Clay! I hope that you gave it a 'like', and that you subscribed? Much appreciated!
@speway
@speway Жыл бұрын
@@theinternetelectrician Big ups to Clay as well. Just subscribed. Thanks Again!
@refeekey250
@refeekey250 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. You explained and presented the information and multiple ways in a very simple way. Thank you, its clear you know your stuff.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick! I appreciate you taking time to comment!
@robertbarnes7871
@robertbarnes7871 5 жыл бұрын
Very well done Sir... Everyone has to remember that the Neutral and Ground doesn`t land on a screw, they just twist together with a scotch loc and travel through the box to the light or final point...and the primary always lands on the Black Screw all alone by itself....
@gregberban9273
@gregberban9273 5 жыл бұрын
They switched the neutral on the switch for years , an there is a screw for the ground wire on the device's
@danielhuynh01
@danielhuynh01 2 жыл бұрын
Very clear explanation. Thank you, your efforts is greatly appreciated sir.
@noelv1976
@noelv1976 3 жыл бұрын
You just made my homework assignment so much easier for me. Thank you!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help out Jean! I hope that you 'like' it, and subscribe and click the notification bell so you know when I release a new video! It's much appreciated if you do!
@victormendoza6306
@victormendoza6306 3 жыл бұрын
Better explained to install 3 ways connection and the easy way, thank you very much
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
No, Victor, thank you for watching!
@phillipsolis1230
@phillipsolis1230 Жыл бұрын
WHAT A TRULY MAGNIFICANT VIDEO! Im going to show my grandchildren this 🥰☺😆 Oopsie! i meant to say grandchildren not grandparents 😂🤣😅 My grandparents have been dead for years!
@miagarcia3009
@miagarcia3009 Жыл бұрын
sorry to hear about your loss phillip solis lol, hope you and your grandkids have wonderful memories together :)))
@phillipsolis1230
@phillipsolis1230 Жыл бұрын
@@miagarcia3009 Unfortunatly, my children were involved in a freak car accident just 3 minutes ago. Looks like their last memories weren't wonderful! 🤣
@miagarcia3009
@miagarcia3009 Жыл бұрын
@@phillipsolis1230 I'm sorry to hear about that!! Hope you can become mentally stable enough to grieve and not joke lol. Sending love to you and your family!!
@phillipsolis1230
@phillipsolis1230 Жыл бұрын
@@miagarcia3009 oh no im mentally stable! Thanks for the kind words! next i visit my wife and children at the grave ill gladly pass it along to them! Maybe next time i visit their grave its to join them!!!!!!!!!! 🤣😂
@miagarcia3009
@miagarcia3009 Жыл бұрын
@@phillipsolis1230 lol have fun with that!!
@bobostrum1194
@bobostrum1194 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this video and explination...it was like a door open and a bright light showed me what I was doing wrong. Thanks again!!
@philliptaylor5981
@philliptaylor5981 8 ай бұрын
4 years later...no reply ...but much clarity! I think I can do this job now! Thank you!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 8 ай бұрын
Did I not reply to a question you had for me?
@RS-df7wo
@RS-df7wo 5 жыл бұрын
Excelente explicación ,gracias por compartir ese conocimiento básico.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias! Con mucho gusto!
@Cuttray24
@Cuttray24 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I never knew it worked that way
@rudylovato936
@rudylovato936 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that simple explanation!!! This was the 4th video I watched and it is the only one that made sense.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I hope that you gave it a 'like', and that you are now subscribed! appreciate those actions immensely, and if you feel really generous, there is new "Thanks" button to consider! :-)
@ericm2235
@ericm2235 6 күн бұрын
"What are you doing on the computer, hun?" "I'm watching videos about how a three-way works"
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 6 күн бұрын
Yeah, not going to go over well. I wonder how many stumbled upon my video and weren't expecting DIY electrical content! Probably sadly disappointed when they saw my ugly mug! Thanks for watching!
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