Helpful Electrical Drawings

[HayZee518]

Here's three 3-way drawings - one is feed in one box, load out end box. Line & load in same box. Line & load in center box, a three way at one end of a room and another three way at other side of a room.

[HayZee518]

Three ways and four way switches used to control a load from FIVE switch locations

[ElectricGuy]

When you are shopping for electrical parts it's good to know the proper terminology. Here is an residential Electrical Glossary

[LMGOLDSTEIN]

Appreciate the drawings. Found one on switch/rec. combo through this site. Exacly what I was looking for. Thank-you -G

[HayZee518]

Electrical Trade type bushings

[HayZee518]

One line diagram to explain how a three way and four way switch works

[bdlike66]

One thing about the 3-way switches. I've found that the terminal designations move and the screws aren't always color coded. I've had to ohm out a few to connect them properly. No, I haven't the foggiest reason for electrical component manufacturers to do this. Your drawings are correct, one will just have to make sure which terminal is which.

Thanks

[HomeI]

these are great illustrations. I really appreciate you sharing these. grate thread.

[Big James]

This thread is very helpful. Thank you very much for sharing this.