Video was exceptional. 3 way switches I had had the dark screw on the same side as one of the brass screws. Mistakenly thought the lone screw was the common. In the wiring book I was using that was how the 3 way switch was diagramed. Made the change putting the power and load on the dark screw and switches work as expected. Discovered only the 4 way switch was grounded. Corrected situation and now all 3 are grounded. Again, thanks for this useful video.
Neutrals are used in a 3 way switch system, they return current to the panel. I hope that what you meant to say was that they just dont have a place on the switch. But that is the case with all switches in a house.
You have to have a neutral in all of the switch boxes. If you brought power to the light fixture first, you would have to use 2 sets of 14-2 wire instead of 1 set of 12-3 wire. Hope this helps
What if I want to install a three way dimmer switch where a four way switch is now I have two black and two red wires and the white are in the box together I have a red wire going to a dark screw and a black wire going to a dark screw and the other two wires black and red each go to the common screw
It's the ground connector where you connect the ground wire. It's the wire that goes directly into the earth or by the name itself, the ground. It's a safety feature.
I have LUTRON 3ways & a 4way that have no black screws. There are brass and copper colored. To make it more confusing, the copper and brass on the 4way are NOT paired top to top and bottom to bottom, they are staggered.(or criss-crossed). I have no way of knowing which is supposed to be which.
Great video, but you should of also showed how to wire the light. And also how to wire incase the power source went to light first, because alot of homes built before 2000 are ran that way. And anybody that doesn't know will be lost in the sauce. I been in the IBEW for years now, and that was a great video. But show some craftsmanship and put a wrap of electrical tape around each switch it prevents the next guy or yourself from getting zapped. But you used residential plastic boxes so you dont have to worry about a trip or short. Again great video, but can show me how to use a table bender and bend 4" inch rigid with a 11 ft offset that has a 9" in. Kick and back to back 90° that goes over a two 3 inch pipes before connecting to a power filter and make that 4 4in RMC that needs to all parallel concentric with each other. These are the things I would like to see. If you cant wire a simple 4 way, you have no business picking up wire strippers.
Video was exceptional. 3 way switches I had had the dark screw on the same side as one of the brass screws. Mistakenly thought the lone screw was the common. In the wiring book I was using that was how the 3 way switch was diagramed.
Made the change putting the power and load on the dark screw and switches work as expected. Discovered only the 4 way switch was grounded. Corrected situation and now all 3 are grounded. Again, thanks for this useful video.
Outstanding wiring a 3 way to four switches, job well done
Great video. Good description. I was wondering about the white commons in my circuit. You answered that right off.
Neutrals are used in a 3 way switch system, they return current to the panel. I hope that what you meant to say was that they just dont have a place on the switch. But that is the case with all switches in a house.
Keep up the good content I really appreciate this it’s very simple to understand thank you so much.
as of rn im typing this in electrical class thank you for showing it
Very Helpful video I enjoyed the quick tips😎
you gonna slice through the insulation and short the circuit if you unsheathe the cable like that...good video tho this helped a ton
Also you wore from 14-2, if used 14-3 can I use the blk and cap the first red?
Very helpful and great explanation thanks guys ! 👍
This video helped me immensely, thank you
Thank you very much, I'm happy to hear that the video helped you.
Thanks for posting this video. Hopefully this helps me understand when I do my lab assignment in college on Monday.
Nice Video great job. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Do you need to use 14-2 going to lights?
I wired all 14-3
perfect, this is just what I needed -thanks
One question how about the light in the middle how do you wire the four way switch thanks
I use my inpact on the 2nd lowest torque setting by rapidly pressing the button. Faster than using a robby handheld screwdriver.
Is this method (Power to one end and other end to light) preferred over the (Power to light fixture) method for four way switch systems? Why?
You have to have a neutral in all of the switch boxes. If you brought power to the light fixture first, you would have to use 2 sets of 14-2 wire instead of 1 set of 12-3 wire. Hope this helps
What if I want to install a three way dimmer switch where a four way switch is now I have two black and two red wires and the white are in the box together I have a red wire going to a dark screw and a black wire going to a dark screw and the other two wires black and red each go to the common screw
So throwing two four ways between?.. doesn’t change does it..?
Good video! easily explained!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.,
Cut around your insulation to your wires before you pull through makes the job easier. Easier to cut also when putting wires back in the box.
Thank you
Never break a neutral, on light swich . The current wire and the switch leg wires and the ground wire only.
THANK YOU FOR THE TOOTALIGE
please explain the green connector that is the first time i have seen that ?? thanks
It's the ground connector where you connect the ground wire. It's the wire that goes directly into the earth or by the name itself, the ground. It's a safety feature.
I have LUTRON 3ways & a 4way that have no black screws. There are brass and copper colored. To make it more confusing, the copper and brass on the 4way are NOT paired top to top and bottom to bottom, they are staggered.(or criss-crossed). I have no way of knowing which is supposed to be which.
Ok I've only just seen this.1 week old.first look The manual,not comfortable not a professional contact one.
You solve the issue?
Awsomme 👌🏼
You might think about slowing down just a bit!
Yes
2nd switch is a 4way correct?
Skills and Trade box 1 is a three way box 2 is a 4 way box 3 is a 3 way i was asking to verify but i got it ty
Great video, but you should of also showed how to wire the light. And also how to wire incase the power source went to light first, because alot of homes built before 2000 are ran that way. And anybody that doesn't know will be lost in the sauce. I been in the IBEW for years now, and that was a great video. But show some craftsmanship and put a wrap of electrical tape around each switch it prevents the next guy or yourself from getting zapped. But you used residential plastic boxes so you dont have to worry about a trip or short. Again great video, but can show me how to use a table bender and bend 4" inch rigid with a 11 ft offset that has a 9" in. Kick and back to back 90° that goes over a two 3 inch pipes before connecting to a power filter and make that 4 4in RMC that needs to all parallel concentric with each other. These are the things I would like to see. If you cant wire a simple 4 way, you have no business picking up wire strippers.
He is correct
Way too fast for me.