Understand Traveler Wires and 14/3 Romex Cable

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To connect two 3-way switches, a specific type of cable called '14/3 Romex' is required. This cable contains three insulated conductors (typically black, red, and white) plus a bare ground wire. The black and red wires are referred to as 'travelers' and are essential for establishing the two paths between the switches. A coil of 14/3 Romex is shown, and its role as the 'highway' for electricity between the switches is explained.

Goal: Learn about the specific wiring (14/3 Romex) and the role of traveler wires in a 3-way circuit.

Tools and materials

14/3 Romex SIMpull NBM Cable Southwire — Connecting the two 3-way switches, carrying the traveler and neutral wires
Wire strippers/cutters — For cutting and preparing the wire ends (demonstration purpose)

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to be my light fixture. What do we need to do to connect in between? Uh we have to put a 14-3 Romex. >> So, we need a three-wire, right? Okay. This is 14-3 Romex. Let's cut a little piece of this. So, basically, this is like the highway. This wire is considered the travelers, like we're traveling down the highway, right? That two traveler terminals here. Which one does the black go on? >> Black goes on the gold screw. There's two gold screws. >> Black goes on any gold screw. Correct.

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