How to wire a 3-way switch

A quick look at how to wire a 3 way switch, commonly used inside vehicles, project boxes and so on.

I'm planning to use this switch in an upcoming video and figured I'd shoot a quick video showing how the basic wiring works because I've had people ask about them before.

The switch is rated up to 10amp at 125v although I'll be using it for 12/24v DC.

I don't have a wiring diagram but I believe the video shows things clearly enough. Your input goes into the middle pin and then flows out through the top or bottom pin depending on the position of the switch.

[Good-Enuff-Garage]

brilliant, no intro, no silliness just straight into it, super job !

[tamarastacey]

Out of all the videos I watched yours was the most understandable & easy to follow for a 3 way, 3 pronged switch. Thank you

[oscarjoaquin]

Dude you're the best. I'm doing some last minute soldering and I thought I was gonna fail my project 'til I saw your video

[tdhi]

Thank You for the informative video. I am wiring a navigation and mast light for my kayak.
Quick, to the the point, clear explanation, and foremost, no obnoxious introduction video nor historical lineage as to the origin of switches.
I know now why your video was the first one to appear in the que when searched for, spot on.

[rh.ndu]

ive been searching for something like this for quite a while now, finally found a solution and answer to my problem. thanks a lot, you really helped me out there!

[FlavaBomb]

Nice and clear explination.. I had been looking online for a quick explination and came across this 👍

[kamotecruiser]

Knowledge acquired
Thank you
I'm a first time bike builder and I want this on my project
Basically its for a day maker 7inch led, I want a switch for park light, headlight (low beam) and off.
THIS IS PERFECT!! Thank you bruh 👊

[VegasRT]

This is a very good step by step how to video with precise explanation of the functions. Excellent job!!!

[RobertOKruk]

Perfect for a wiring beginner like me! Thank you!

[anthonyprieto]

Thank you fast to the point no stupid intro on the history of toggle switches

[superjoint]

VERY good video! Thank you for taking the time to create & post!!

[muzikaz]

nice explanation for 3 way switch... and your already teaching about negative trigger connection... some maybe wondering y in negative....

[travisatwater]

Thank you for the video. It told me exactly what i needed to know. Thank you again

[dionhutchins]

Great video simply explaining and easy to understand Thankyou

[POLOAZTECA]

A 3-Way would be two switches in oposite sides of a room turning on and turning off the same light!

[ddistrbd]

Thank you for taking all the mystery from using SPDT switches.

[rommelnimo]

Easy to understand. Hope you can upload informative content. More power!

[Gabo]

Thank you for the info, exactly what Im looking for

[danishsmartpk]

Very easy demonstration. Thank you and Thumbs up :)

[josephusormocanus]

Thanks for the educational info Sir! Now I know