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How to Wire a 3-Way Switch, The Simplest and Easiest Way Possible, Thoughts? #electrician

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The crucial first step in wiring is to identify the 'line side' (where power enters the circuit from the circuit breaker) and the 'load side' (the actual light fixture or appliance being controlled). A wiring diagram is used to illustrate these points, along with the neutral wire and the two 'traveler' wires that connect the switches.

Goal: Distinguish between the power source and the controlled device in a 3-way circuit.

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attic. At the bottom of the stairs, we'll have one switch. At the top of the stairs, we'll have another switch, right? First thing we need to do is find out which is the line side, power in, like from the circuit breaker, and the load side, the actual light fixture. So, we look at these switches here. This is going to be my hot side. This is going to be my light fixture. What do we need to do to connect in between? Uh we have to put a 14-3 Romex.

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