How To Wire A Hallway With Two Switches - 3-Way Switches And Outlets Explained

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey team! Listed below are the timestamps you can use to navigate the video 👇 Hallway wiring 101 00:36 3-Way switch diagram 03:00 How to layout the lighting down a hallway 04:57 Height to place an outlet 05:58 How to staple outlet wire 06:51 Hallway switches explained 07:09 Hallway wiring walk through 09:27

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[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks! I just tried to make my videos as if I was training a new hire. I appreciate you watching!

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[@TheExcellentLaborer]

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[@199randomhero]

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[@Austin-vf6dx]

This is one of the easiest wiring videos to understand for three way switches. Keep up the great work. Your channel will grow in no time.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Austin! I try to keep it easy to digest. Most things in construction isn’t too complicated once you study it. Thanks for watching!

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[@ckuiper7332]

It's also a good idea to label line and load on the wire sheathing - not always needed, but is a nice touch if there are helpers who were absent when initial install was done. More so it makes for extra neatness with consistency of installation throughout the house. Great Video as usual!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Oh yeah that’s definitely a good idea especially if you have people helping you like you said. I will be wiring the switches myself so I will know how I wired it. Thanks a lot for your input! I love hearing tips from viewers!

[@ckuiper7332]

@@TheExcellentLaborer I fired them all. Yep. Every last one of them!! I fly solo now as It works best with just me and Louis and Ralph - not to mention it minimizes liability and there is no Pete n Re-Pete to undo and redo what they inevitably will mess up

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’ll tell you what, I work alone most the time too. It is just way more relaxing and I feel like I get more done than having to make sure my helpers are staying busy. I might be a little bit of an introvert😃

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[@T.E.P.]

Fantastic video and very well explained. Channel is growing fast and you deserve every like and view. SOOOO happy for you Josh!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Thor! I know hallway wiring isn’t a super popular topic but I know it could help someone out there. I appreciate your support friend and I mean that!

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Another good job. Thanks for the mental training download.

[@neildoesstuff]

Thanks friend, this was most helpful

[@jlewis1091]

Your videos are amazing! You should put in the led recessed lighting. They’re so cheap and look very clean. I’ve been slowly removing every bulb fixture from my house haha

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Great video

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Thank you for all the information.

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Another great one Josh, thanks 

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that!

[@MyVouge]

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[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

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[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks a lot!

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These videos are awesome! Very straightforward and simplified for all stages of learners to construction. 5 star Chanel all the way !!! Thanks Josh!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Matt! The goal I have always had was to make construction easy to learn on KZbin. I feel like everyone should have the opportunity to build their own house if they desire to. Thanks a lot Matt for watching!

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Thank you Sir!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

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[@gregveile]

Your videos are great! I’ve watched several and they’re very informative. I have a question regarding installing romex. In a new construction environment, instead of running your romex horizontally through your walls is it an acceptable practice to run up a wall and overhead and then come down the wall at your next desired location? My concern would be that the romex could stepped on if there is an open attic area above. Are there code restrictions regarding doing this? Any comments would be appreciated. Thx.

[@pedropereira8924]

Thank you!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You're welcome!

[@LDCserious1]

Good job thanks

[@victormendoza6306]

Good job I would like to do it , I have knowledge about electrical work but I have not job or somebody to help me to practice like you to be in the field

[@MarkitaHenderson23]

Can you put just a regular light in the hallway?

[@QueenDaenerysTargaryen]

Good👍🔥🔥🔥

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Daenerys!

[@brunoangel4556]

Same here your great 👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Bruno! I try to upload twice a week so stay tuned!

[@JohnThomas-lq5qp]

Have maybe a 8 hallway and had to install a duplex receptacle when I installed my central vac system. A few years later purchased an LED night light with built in photo eye. Bottom halve is a receptacle. So nice having a automatic two level night light in any hallway. Never a fan of the cheap flimsy blue light special garbage blue wall cases. Best practice is to use quality fiberglass or metal boxes. Fiberglass boxes easier to seal and provide a longer fire rating then the cheap blue plastic boxes. Ha

[@yaboi4242]

So would the hallway plug and switches be on their own breaker or would that one plug be apart of the breaker in the bedroom and the hallway lights/switches on a breaker by themselves?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

It all depends on how you want to wire it. Its your call. Either way will be fine. Hope that helps!

[@marcusjames3035]

Can I run my 12/2 home run to the 3 way switch, then run 14/3 from switch to switch, then 12/2 from there to the lights? This is because I have a ton of 12/2 romex and want to only buy 14/3 for the short distance

[@neverabackdoriantohollyweird]

Just run 12-3 lol

[@benieben3461]

How do you do the low voltage wiring from panel for AC?

[@DavidGibson-et3dp]

What is the code for using 12/2 with White labeled as a traveler? Reason i ask is what if you have multiple 3 ways in a box. Do I have to run 12/3 for each of the switches?

[@abrahamalbadri355]

I’m only 13 but I am thinking about being an engineer so this might help Welp time to skip my civics project for this I’m gonna fail

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad to see the youth interested in construction. Good luck with your studies!

[@abrahamalbadri355]

@@TheExcellentLaborer thanks I ended up doing my civics project and got an A on it 😎

[@pedropereira8924]

For the smoke detector, 14/3 , it can come from the switch?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

If the circuit is 15 AMP it shouldn't be a problem. Hope that helps!

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I'm here! 👍🏻

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Austin!

[@vinnyfalzarano4911]

What code book do you follow?

[@AnthonySomes]

Curious, what would you name them?

[@tacoma5964]

I do most hall way with motions switch..)

[@justme4172]

Does it matter if your lights are first, middle or at the end in respect to coming from the breaker box?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Are you referring to coming from the switch? Actual lights would never be hooked to a panel box directly.

[@justme4172]

@@TheExcellentLaborer Yes coming from the switch.

[@thomasfoster5200]

Can anyone answer my question because there are no videos for this. How do you install 2 3 way switches in a double gang box??

[@MrMarkar1959]

Thanks for sharing!👍🏼

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

No problem. Thanks for watching!

[@devonwilhelm8367]

What if you bought a house that has recessed lights not 4.5 feet apart?

[@alfredomartinez152]

Why are you using #12 wire?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hi Alfredo! I use 12 wire so I can put it on a 20 amp circuit. I feel like it’s just easier to not have to think about if I’m going to use 14 two or 12 two. If I use 12 wire I know I have plenty of room for amperage. Thanks for watching!

[@CarmeloCapiche]

I just wired them all together. Oops! Something just popped. Now my lights are out. Help!!

[@benjaminziegler7437]

Where are you based out of

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

USA!

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[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks! I will take your feedback seriously. I appreciate that. You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

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Is Josh your name?

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Drill bits… get those supplies listed.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

They are in the electrical list now!

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[@danielkofman4592]

Why are you usung 12/2 for the switches and led lights? Thats so unnecessary... 14 guage is plenty

[@lukeschieman-zq2hv]

I didn’t see you wire a single thing

[@lunix7703]

Anyone else here trying to a solve circuit problem from their grade 9 science class? 😄

[@patram4880]

Follow the national electrical code not your town code not your local building codes national electrical code if you’re going to have videos on his channel you should least know what you’re talking about when it comes to the Code book

[@patram4880]

Do you know there’s about six ways to wire a three-way switch I bet you didn’t know that

[@MyVouge]

Another great one Josh, thanks 

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@123453057]

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[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks a lot for watching!