3-Way Switches: Testing your 3-Way Switch using an Ohm Meter

3-Way Switches for Lighting Hallway, Here we demonstrate How to test the switch using an Ohm Meter. Be sure to watch to stay educated on your homes Electrical System. Three-way switches control lights and receptacles from two points: for example, a light in a hallway that can be operated from the first floor and second floor. Or, a light in a garage that can be turned on/off from the garage and the kitchen or pantry, etc. What you need for light switch installation:

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[floobertuber]

Thanks for describing this simple (but important test). If I missed it, please forgive me, but it's always a good idea to advise people to ensure their power is shut off at the breaker before going in the box. Safety first!

[stpasc]

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful in diagnosing a switch issue. I was able to satisfy myself that the switch was working properly. Next step is to determine proper wiring.

[mwa]

Good video but PLEASE! shut off the backround music!

[drsaldc]

thanks for making electricity less scary

[kathysolorio]

Why, would u have stupid music..hello that's crazy... People wanna hear u not music. If that's the case we will turn on the radio...

[okaythen]

installing a 3 way switch for a staircase, can I use one switch tha'ts dimmable switch and the other one that's not?

[SantosSantos-bfsz]

My sister hates when I say, go ahead. dunno why.

[glennwest]

Background music is distracting. Who needs it? Otherwise, good video.

[Garen]

Thank you soo much, easy instructions to follow. was able to find the bad switch.

[eksine]

you can hear that there's no beep? okay mr. wizard

[ndowroccus]

Testing continuity between connects with a multimeter, using the Ohm/Alarm setting.

Just details, I mean it’s not like its 2015 anymore....the last year of truth and elaborating...basically Orwell’s 1984