I was formally trained as an electrician in the 1960’s. This is by far the best explanation of three way switches I have ever seen. Not surprised. We used some of you videos in my former employer’s (I’m retired now) online training courses. All very well done.
I have to agree,easiest to follow.When I was in high school we were taught the easiest and simplest method was power to light,rather than switch box.Today it is different with types of lights and switches with dimmers,BUT I wired everything the way I was taught in my own home.Old school or Bull Headed,call it what you want.THANK YOU for posting my friend.
Honestly I've searched for years for air conditioning videos. I'm a technician learning on my own on the job. Your videos are literally putting food in my family's mouth. I cant thank you enough.
@@EngineeringMindset Fault finding would be great. I struggle with system diagnosis on air conditioning. Honestly I can't think you enough. Great effort doing this. Well worth a Hoody. I like the logo a lot. I'll be following your videos for sure.
AC Service Tech LLC is a great hvac channel on TH-cam. I've been an AC Tech for over 30 years, and this guy reminds me of some of my instructors back in the 80's. Don't do work that is not needed, and do it correctly the first time, and you'll have a great career.
As an experienced electrician who just never deals with 3 way switches in my line of work, this is exactly what i needed. Just an explanation of what the travelers are doing without all the extra fluff.
I’ve watched over 20 different dudes explaining hooking up 3 way and they always start half way through or they go to fast, they don’t show and explain where flow goes every wire every step of the way. I had only 14/2 hooked up between my 2 )3-way switches on 1 light. Had 3 different 14/2 wires coming into secondary switch. Holy fuck was I lost because everyone on TH-cam shows you with a 14/3 going from switch to switch. Because of your video and my multimeter I was able to determine it was the first example and was able to safely hook up my new led dimmer in the secondary switch. My wife is so happy and so am I with my new slim disk led lights. Thank you thank you thank you for being an actual teacher who covers everything include materials needed and then finally a label of wires.
Clearly, this has to be the best presentation because I only had to watch it once, non-stop, to fully understand how this is wired. It's actually a lot simpler than I thought.
This is a great video explaining 3 way switches. I have a few other comments to add. In your presentation you say put the black travelers on the left screws and the red travelers on the right screws. Left or right doesn't matter, you just need a pair of wires between the traveler screws. Also, looking at the 4:42 point in the presentation, I prefer using the black wire going to the right switch to connect the common terminal to the light fixture. Then use the white wire to the right switch as a traveler by connecting it to the black traveler from the left switch at the light box. Doing it that way, you will have a black wire and a white wire to hook to your light fixture.
Found it. I’m installing a new light switch on the other side of the light and at 4:00 I found the exact circuit I’d be wiring. I ran wire for 3 years but I didn’t do any finish wiring so I didn’t know to cap the black and white at the light box but I knew that eventually in my circuit Common would be Hot. This explained EVERYTHING I needed to know to do the job. I enjoy many of your videos as a new technician training myself in all trades at a very large apartment complex. My bosses know I have the ability to troubleshoot so I’ve been forced to learn on my own. Well partially on my own thanks to Grandpa TH-cam and all his infinite wisdom. Thanks for the video and to all of you who produce boring ass content like this lmao.
While this video is now four years old, it's still the best I've found to describe various 3-way switch circuits. Thanks for sharing your knowledge/expertise!
Thanks to this video I was able to fix the 3 way switch in my master bedroom. Previous homeowners somehow had it wired to only power on if both switches were "up" position.
I love the clarity that the animation brings to the table. I am using the light in the middle, from timestamp 3:46 on. Hope you all do well on your projects and in your learning.
Going for multiple light run in garage with switch at the door and a second switch at the garage door. I watched and then drew it out on paper. I feel like I got it and understand what's happening. Thanks for the color coded description, it really helped.
This demonstrations excellent. The instruction is straight forward and not fraud in any way. Thank you so much. I wish all of the instructional videos on You Tube were as well thought out and direct. There are many such videos on You Tube but they are burdensome because of fluff and non pertinent information. This makes Them long and burdensome. And not worth the time required to watch them.
Thank you! How have I missed these videos for so long?? Until I stumbled upon this video, I was confused, but this video cleared things up! At last I know how this works!
Showing all three configurations for the three-way switch was so helpful! This is the first video I have found that actually helps me solve my problem!
I’m building a tiny house and this is EXACTLY what I needed to know, the diagrams are clear and easy to understand. Thank you and keep creating this content!
THANK YOU SO MUCH. We are currently going through an electrical unit in our agricultural mechanicals class and we were tasked with drawing these schematics. They are pain to figure out without instruction on these types of switches😅thank you so much. This saved me a lot of headache.
Sounds very academic, ❤ but please explain how to identify each of the three ways of 3 way switches settings. How do I know which way is in my house 🏡 setting? Thank you
I just wanted to say a huge thank you. Your video and .pdf file helped me troubleshoot and repair a three way switch in a stairwell that hasn’t worked correctly for 30 years.
This video helped me get the job done. The previous geniuses who worked on this outlet didn’t include a red wire so the travelers were wired as black and white, and the extra white had to go to a different box. Crazy.
This was probably one of the best explanations that I have seen on You Tube. It is very easy to follow and doesn’t ad a lot of non-essential details. I wish that you did videos on everything I look on You Tube for guidance. Great job!
Easily followed and great explanation. The visuals help explain inner workings of switches. Best explanation of multiple applications of wiring scenarios.
great video tried the first method it didn't work but the second method worked for me thanks alot this channel does the best videos perfectly easy to understand
I think I know why I was confused the other night. In class, they don't issue out individual wires. So in my mind, I was asking about the individual wires as I see here. Maybe on your next tutorial video mention 14/3 or 14/2 wires. Or show how they're wrapped in isulation. I had a major brain dump the other. But keep up the great work though, definitely learning a lot from your channel.
Technically the second method and third methods are no longer legal. As per the NEC 2011 404.2(C), All switch boxes must have a Grounded/Neutral/White conductor in the box. Unless you want to spend the money on 4-Wire just wire it up using the first method. They did this due to the new presence of electronic switches. There are 2 exceptions, the first is if the box is attached to a raceway that could accommodate another wire, the neutral, at another point and not be a breach of their being too many wires in the conduit. The other exception is if the area behind the box is readily accessible without chipping away at the wall.
[Method1] PRO: Always has a neutral wire in Switch Box to comply with NEC code for newer types of Switch which need neutral wire plugged into Switch. CON: May need to spend extra money for 14/2 wire from Switch Box2 to Light [Method2] PRO: May save a little bit by not spending money on extra 14/2 wire from Switch Box2 to Light. CON: (1) Generally, may not save too much on wires because it needs 14/3 wire from Switch Box1 to Light then to Switch Box2, and this whole route is generally longer than direct route from Switch Box1 to Switch Box2, and 14/3 wire is more expensive than 14/2 wire. (2) Does not have a neutral wire in Switch Box to comply with NEC code for newer types of Switch which need neutral wire plugged into Switch. [Method3] PRO: May save a little bit money on 14/2 wire under certain location placement. CON: (1) To start circuit from a Light to Switch Box, instead of from Switch Box to a light is less intuitive/less common. (2) Does not have a neutral wire in Switch Box to comply with NEC code for newer types of Switch which need neutral wire plugged into Switch.
@TMWSTW1984 the 2nd option is legal as far as the neutral is concerned as it is only required in one of the switch boxes not all of them, but does violate 200.7(C) where the re-identified white wire can’t be used as a return hot or switchleg back to the light as the way he has it now there are two white wire attached to the light one being re-identified and that can’t be and must be switched with the black on the traveler screw so the black coming from the second 3 way would be connected to the common terminal and to the light on the opposite side side and the re-identified white would be attached to the black coming from the traveler of the first 3 way to comply with the code, and option 3 is the only one I saw that didn’t have a neutral in either of the switch boxes.
@@usmarinekenny To be clear, it is acceptable to have the neutral in only one box where that box has a view of the entire room. The text is “Where multiple switch locations control the same lighting load such that the entire floor area of the room or space is visible from the single or combined switch locations, the grounded circuit conductor shall only be required at one location.”
Thank you for showing clearly the different ways to set it up. The room I am rewiring (2-wire ungrounded to 2-wire grounded) has the light between the two switches. Apparently having the light in the middle is not common, though it seems to make sense to do it that way.
Great videos! I watched the single pole and this one to understand better the installation of smart switches at home, only one time and I got the idea, the second time to watch it it was to make my notes :) Thanks a lot for this videos
Thanks man clear and well explained. Much appreciated. Your videos will help alot of people. I do electrical.and every time they try to explain it's like they are speaking Chinese.
This video is a good explanation and helps me a lot for a craft assessment I have coming up. The only thing I don't understand is why is white wire being phasetaped and used with the hot? Wouldn't it be more ideal to just use black wire the whole time?
The first two are both code compliant if you can see all the lights from one switch you only need one switch to have a neutral NEC 2023 404.2 "Where multiple switch locations control the same lighting load such that the entire floor area of the room or space is visible from the single or combined switch locations, the grounded circuit conductor shall only be required at one location." Two does have the problem you can't relabel the neutral like that to the light. But if you use the relabelled neutral as the common for the switch and use the black to run to the light it would be ok. Kind of like how it's done in three Three could be made compliant by using a 3 wire between the light and the first switch and continuing the neutral to the first switch.
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I was formally trained as an electrician in the 1960’s. This is by far the best explanation of three way switches I have ever seen. Not surprised. We used some of you videos in my former employer’s (I’m retired now) online training courses. All very well done.
what's the difference with this 3 way switching to the legacy way?
@@austinfranklin3253 nothing
I have to agree,easiest to follow.When I was in high school we were taught the easiest and simplest method was power to light,rather than switch box.Today it is different with types of lights and switches with dimmers,BUT I wired everything the way I was taught in my own home.Old school or Bull Headed,call it what you want.THANK YOU for posting my friend.
Honestly I've searched for years for air conditioning videos.
I'm a technician learning on my own on the job.
Your videos are literally putting food in my family's mouth.
I cant thank you enough.
Great to hear your finding them useful. Keep learning!
@@EngineeringMindset Fault finding would be great.
I struggle with system diagnosis on air conditioning.
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@@darcy100190 I'll add it to the list. Send us a pic of you in the hoody through Facebook chat and we'll add you to a members video soon
AC Service Tech LLC is a great hvac channel on TH-cam.
I've been an AC Tech for over 30 years, and this guy reminds me of some of my instructors back in the 80's. Don't do work that is not needed, and do it correctly the first time, and you'll have a great career.
can you buy the guy a cup of coffee? ;)
As an experienced electrician who just never deals with 3 way switches in my line of work, this is exactly what i needed. Just an explanation of what the travelers are doing without all the extra fluff.
I’ve watched over 20 different dudes explaining hooking up 3 way and they always start half way through or they go to fast, they don’t show and explain where flow goes every wire every step of the way. I had only 14/2 hooked up between my 2 )3-way switches on 1 light. Had 3 different 14/2 wires coming into secondary switch. Holy fuck was I lost because everyone on TH-cam shows you with a 14/3 going from switch to switch. Because of your video and my multimeter I was able to determine it was the first example and was able to safely hook up my new led dimmer in the secondary switch. My wife is so happy and so am I with my new slim disk led lights. Thank you thank you thank you for being an actual teacher who covers everything include materials needed and then finally a label of wires.
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Clearly, this has to be the best presentation because I only had to watch it once, non-stop, to fully understand how this is wired. It's actually a lot simpler than I thought.
Some people are born to Teach...others are born to confuse.This man is a Teacher.
This is a great video explaining 3 way switches. I have a few other comments to add. In your presentation you say put the black travelers on the left screws and the red travelers on the right screws. Left or right doesn't matter, you just need a pair of wires between the traveler screws. Also, looking at the 4:42 point in the presentation, I prefer using the black wire going to the right switch to connect the common terminal to the light fixture. Then use the white wire to the right switch as a traveler by connecting it to the black traveler from the left switch at the light box. Doing it that way, you will have a black wire and a white wire to hook to your light fixture.
Honestly, one of the best presentations I have ever seen on the internet. well done
This is an impeccable demonstration. No one on the internet could have explained it better than this one. You have a new subscriber.
This is the only video I could find that explained these 3 options well and with good diagrams! Thanks!
Found it. I’m installing a new light switch on the other side of the light and at 4:00 I found the exact circuit I’d be wiring. I ran wire for 3 years but I didn’t do any finish wiring so I didn’t know to cap the black and white at the light box but I knew that eventually in my circuit Common would be Hot. This explained EVERYTHING I needed to know to do the job. I enjoy many of your videos as a new technician training myself in all trades at a very large apartment complex. My bosses know I have the ability to troubleshoot so I’ve been forced to learn on my own. Well partially on my own thanks to Grandpa TH-cam and all his infinite wisdom. Thanks for the video and to all of you who produce boring ass content like this lmao.
While this video is now four years old, it's still the best I've found to describe various 3-way switch circuits. Thanks for sharing your knowledge/expertise!
I’ve seen a lot of 3 way switch explanations, but this is one of the best and easiest to understand. Animations are excellent!!! Thanks bud
Thanks to this video I was able to fix the 3 way switch in my master bedroom. Previous homeowners somehow had it wired to only power on if both switches were "up" position.
I love the clarity that the animation brings to the table. I am using the light in the middle, from timestamp 3:46 on. Hope you all do well on your projects and in your learning.
Going for multiple light run in garage with switch at the door and a second switch at the garage door. I watched and then drew it out on paper. I feel like I got it and understand what's happening. Thanks for the color coded description, it really helped.
Finally I found the best best best useful video for 3way switch, did 4 today in my home Reno with no issue, thanks a lot!! Awesome
This demonstrations excellent. The instruction is straight forward and not fraud in any way. Thank you so much. I wish all of the instructional videos on You Tube were as well thought out and direct. There are many such videos on You Tube but they are burdensome because of fluff and non pertinent information. This makes Them long and burdensome. And not worth the time required to watch them.
I did pay for their 3 way pdf guide not because I needed but because this kind of videos are really helpful. Thank you from Puerto Rico.
This is by far the best video on 3 way switches and how to hook up a 3 way switch when the power is coming from the light socket.
Man you saved my day! I was going insane trying to figure this out on my own! thank you
Best out of many video's. No fast motion , very comprehensive. Thank you.
Thank you! How have I missed these videos for so long?? Until I stumbled upon this video, I was confused, but this video cleared things up! At last I know how this works!
Bro im right there with you lol, i goofed up by watching the europe video first.
I watched other videos but this has been the best explanation. The green current flow and the metal inside the switch really helped!
I'm an electrician in the phillippines . And this video presentation help me a lot . 😊
Probably the best overall how to video I ever watched! Thank you!!!!
I have had huge problems with 3 way switches. This video was super fantastic. Solved my problem Many many thanks!!!!!
Showing all three configurations for the three-way switch was so helpful! This is the first video I have found that actually helps me solve my problem!
I’m building a tiny house and this is EXACTLY what I needed to know, the diagrams are clear and easy to understand. Thank you and keep creating this content!
Best video I have ever seen on this subject, very well explained and demonstrated. Thank you for posting. Just subbed.
THANK YOU SO MUCH. We are currently going through an electrical unit in our agricultural mechanicals class and we were tasked with drawing these schematics. They are pain to figure out without instruction on these types of switches😅thank you so much. This saved me a lot of headache.
Sounds very academic, ❤ but please explain how to identify each of the three ways of 3 way switches settings.
How do I know which way is in my house 🏡 setting?
Thank you
Definitely the best explanation out there on the 3 configuration types. I had to watch a few times carefully as there's a lot going on.
Fantastically illustrated and explained. The VERY BEST video on this topic. Many thanks!
Best explanation of a 3-way switch, hands down.
I wish I found this a month ago! The wires were hanging out of my walls for over a month. THANK YOU Mate!
Great explanation because you actually show the inner workings of the switch itself .
This is the best 3 way switch video by far
I just wanted to say a huge thank you. Your video and .pdf file helped me troubleshoot and repair a three way switch in a stairwell that hasn’t worked correctly for 30 years.
This is a great video..best 3 way switch Demonstration that I’ve seen so far
Best explanation and diagram of a 3 way switch I've come across. The simplified animation really helps. Thanks for posting.
Thank God for people like you. You help people so much.
This video helped me get the job done. The previous geniuses who worked on this outlet didn’t include a red wire so the travelers were wired as black and white, and the extra white had to go to a different box. Crazy.
This was probably one of the best explanations that I have seen on You Tube. It is very easy to follow and doesn’t ad a lot of non-essential details. I wish that you did videos on everything I look on You Tube for guidance. Great job!
your animation skills are nearly equal to your electrical knowledge!!!! excellent video!
Man! I was losing my mother lovin mind trying to figure out some shoddy wiring. Your video helped me to just rewire it properly, thank you sir! 🙏
This is the BEST instruction on this I've ever seen! Thank you
Thank you for this! I was going a little crazy replacing a very old 3 way switch on some very old wiring and this made it make sense 😅
I've watched 4-5 videos, and this is the best one I've seen because it's well illustrated. So much easier to understand!
Your video was easy to follow and I was able to fix my problem in just a couple minutes. Thanks
Very informative exactly what I needed the second diagram to fix my kitchen lights! Much appreciated 👍
Very simple, straight forward demonstration of how this works! Thank you.
Thank you for the help with 3 way switches, your videos actually make it make sense.
This is a great video. It took me a few minutes to realize he was saying "WIRE" connector, NOT "Y" connector.
Finally. A clear instruction. Thank you so much.
Very cool demonstration. Little note, where I’m from only the first circuit would be legal as you now need a neutral wire in the switch boxes.
The best explanation. It saved me today!!!
Best explanation of 3 way I've seen.
Thank you so much. I've always had trouble with wiring these. I've saved your link and will share it forever.
Great video. I never understood electricity so I stayed away from it. You've taken away alot of that fear, so i can do some projects. Thanks
Easily followed and great explanation. The visuals help explain inner workings of switches. Best explanation of multiple applications of wiring scenarios.
Excellent. Who knew there were three ways to wire a 3-way switch!
Thank you. This video was exactly what I needed. The wiring animations were excellent. Well done 👍
The best series I ever found !! thanks
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Incredibly helpful information and the visuals were perfect!
Best explanation I have seen yet.
By far the best video/instruction on how to wire 3-way switches that I have found. Thank you very much, you made this super easy and clear!
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great video tried the first method it didn't work but the second method worked for me thanks alot this channel does the best videos perfectly easy to understand
this is the best explanation i can imagine! I had learned this years ago and needed a refresher. This was perfect! Thank you so much for your effort.
WELL DONE! ABSOLUTELY THE BEST EXPLANATION! You even went into a mlre obscure way of wiring that ypu will come across from time to time
Best video that explained it as easy as possible
I happened to stumble upon this video.This is the first time I saw how these switches work.Very educational.I used to wonder how they work as a child.
this is the best explanation so far!
I am a Low Voltage Contractor and want to get into Electrical C10, This is very helpfull
Thank you
I think I know why I was confused the other night. In class, they don't issue out individual wires. So in my mind, I was asking about the individual wires as I see here. Maybe on your next tutorial video mention 14/3 or 14/2 wires. Or show how they're wrapped in isulation. I had a major brain dump the other. But keep up the great work though, definitely learning a lot from your channel.
Technically the second method and third methods are no longer legal. As per the NEC 2011 404.2(C), All switch boxes must have a Grounded/Neutral/White conductor in the box. Unless you want to spend the money on 4-Wire just wire it up using the first method. They did this due to the new presence of electronic switches. There are 2 exceptions, the first is if the box is attached to a raceway that could accommodate another wire, the neutral, at another point and not be a breach of their being too many wires in the conduit. The other exception is if the area behind the box is readily accessible without chipping away at the wall.
[Method1]
PRO: Always has a neutral wire in Switch Box to comply with NEC code for newer types of Switch which need neutral wire plugged into Switch.
CON: May need to spend extra money for 14/2 wire from Switch Box2 to Light
[Method2]
PRO: May save a little bit by not spending money on extra 14/2 wire from Switch Box2 to Light.
CON: (1) Generally, may not save too much on wires because it needs 14/3 wire from Switch Box1 to Light then to Switch Box2, and this whole route is generally longer than direct route from Switch Box1 to Switch Box2, and 14/3 wire is more expensive than 14/2 wire. (2) Does not have a neutral wire in Switch Box to comply with NEC code for newer types of Switch which need neutral wire plugged into Switch.
[Method3]
PRO: May save a little bit money on 14/2 wire under certain location placement.
CON: (1) To start circuit from a Light to Switch Box, instead of from Switch Box to a light is less intuitive/less common. (2) Does not have a neutral wire in Switch Box to comply with NEC code for newer types of Switch which need neutral wire plugged into Switch.
@TMWSTW1984 the 2nd option is legal as far as the neutral is concerned as it is only required in one of the switch boxes not all of them, but does violate 200.7(C) where the re-identified white wire can’t be used as a return hot or switchleg back to the light as the way he has it now there are two white wire attached to the light one being re-identified and that can’t be and must be switched with the black on the traveler screw so the black coming from the second 3 way would be connected to the common terminal and to the light on the opposite side side and the re-identified white would be attached to the black coming from the traveler of the first 3 way to comply with the code, and option 3 is the only one I saw that didn’t have a neutral in either of the switch boxes.
@@usmarinekenny To be clear, it is acceptable to have the neutral in only one box where that box has a view of the entire room. The text is “Where multiple switch locations control the same lighting load such that the entire floor area of the room or space is visible from the single or combined switch locations, the grounded circuit conductor shall only be required at one location.”
Absolutely the best explanation and diagrams ever.
Okay, the best explanation ever.
Thanks glad you enjoyed
It can’t be better pictures are the best help 👍 👍 👍 👍 thank you
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This video was amazing. It was very well explained. Thanks for doing such a great job explaining all of the methods.
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I've got it! Yes, definitely da Best Explanation AAAAA+++++ Thank you
Excellent explanations and graphics examples! Well done. Thank you.
Thank you for showing clearly the different ways to set it up. The room I am rewiring (2-wire ungrounded to 2-wire grounded) has the light between the two switches. Apparently having the light in the middle is not common, though it seems to make sense to do it that way.
This is the best explanation of a 3-way switch I have seen
Please make more Electrical Engineering basics videos. The concepts in your videos are very helpful and easy to understand. Thank you!!!
Great videos! I watched the single pole and this one to understand better the installation of smart switches at home, only one time and I got the idea, the second time to watch it it was to make my notes :) Thanks a lot for this videos
I was formally trained as an idiot in the 2010's and this is by far the best explanation of three way switches i have ever seen.
Excellent description of all three possibilities. Thank you.
Absolutely wonderful video! Best video ever! Thank you so much!
Thank you. The best video for this on youtube.
I tried to install a 3-way in the bedroom but the wife would have none of it.
LMFAO lol you needed a tighter gauge lol.
She's rightly concerned that your wires might get crossed or a larger gauge wire may induce amp envy resulting in straying voltage
@@1STGeneral lmao!!
LMAO.
Depends on whether the third terminal was an A or a B
Animations work wonderfully as illustrations for electrical work. Thanks and subscribed.
Never thought I would be able to understand how this works. So beautifully explained!
Thanks man clear and well explained. Much appreciated. Your videos will help alot of people. I do electrical.and every time they try to explain it's like they are speaking Chinese.
Love it ...help with my project. Especially the three ways a two way lights works.
This solved a problem for me. Thank you very much!
Thx for your help 👍
This video is a good explanation and helps me a lot for a craft assessment I have coming up. The only thing I don't understand is why is white wire being phasetaped and used with the hot? Wouldn't it be more ideal to just use black wire the whole time?
You Rock. Best video of many I watched. And your’s worked! The schematics were key. Thanks so much!
The first one is the only code compliant circuit. Per code You need a neutral in every switch box
The first two are both code compliant if you can see all the lights from one switch you only need one switch to have a neutral NEC 2023 404.2 "Where multiple switch locations control the same lighting load such that the entire floor area of the room or space is visible from the single or combined switch locations, the grounded circuit conductor shall only be required at one location."
Two does have the problem you can't relabel the neutral like that to the light. But if you use the relabelled neutral as the common for the switch and use the black to run to the light it would be ok. Kind of like how it's done in three
Three could be made compliant by using a 3 wire between the light and the first switch and continuing the neutral to the first switch.