How to Wire a 3-Way Switch - Wire-by-Wire Diagrams for 3 Common Scenarios

This video covers the essentials of wiring a 3-Way Switch, including line Three Common Scenarios, Wire-By-Wire Detail, and Line vs Load!
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⏰ Chapter Timecodes ⏰
0:00 3-Way Switches
0:49 Line vs Load
1:41 Travelers
3:09 Lights at the End
4:28 Lights In-Between
6:48 Lights at the Start

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[RonBoyer-re]

Great video, so easy to follow. In each scenario he showed a step by step diagram of all the connections. I paused the video at each step and made my connections and it worked out perfectly. He makes it fool proof.

[simiamalum]

I've looked at several diagrams that made me think, "whaaaat?" Great job of breaking it down. I get exactly what's going on now. Cheers!

This is the smartest explanation I have seen yet, very smart thank you.

[mariner]

I'm glad I found your channel you make it easy to understand...thanks!

[mikef]

I like how you show the 3 different ways this could be set up.
I'm trying to change out sensor switches for a 3-way switch system. I believe I have the 2nd method you showed. The only thing throwing me off is that the white wires are not marked with black tape.
Simce my knowledge is 0 on this subject, I'm probably going to call an electrician to confirm everything is wired correctly. This is a 30-year-old house I just purchased, and the previous owner made a lot of changes. He's not cerrified/trained in any skill but knows a lot about many things, so he did the work by himself.
That scares me a bit.
Anyway, it was a great presentation. 👍 👏

[zf]

I don't think anybody has every utilized visual drawings for circuitry better. Also, the verbal explanations are simple and clear. While the image is up, I already know how to think about what you're saying. This is beautifully done.

[williamrodriguez]

I have seen multiple videos and appreciate the graphs and your reference on light receptacles. Do you have a video on floor receptacles and how line and load effect the flow of current? Especially, if there’s a light receptacle that turns the receptacles on and off. Is there a way to wire a receptacle incorrectly causing the flow of electricity to be interrupted? For example, an HVAC unit in between two receptacles.

[kaishun]

Can I connect red on travler terminal #1 and black on travler terminal #2 in 3-way switch? (the pair on top side of the switch)
Because light is on when I off all switches(i have to on one switch and off the other switch to off the light), i want to light off when I off all switches.

[leatt]

How do you hook up a switch with lights and plug when the main power from the panel is 14/3 wire?

[rynalien]

The way i remember the difference between line and load is... The "line" is like the main power "line" outside and the load is whatever you are trying to power

[jacobgrayman]

In the last method, is it possible to run a neutral to the switch box for a smart switch that requires a neutral?

[luvanime]

I have an 1974 home (alum wires, but I've installed short copper lines with anti-corrosive in the wire nut connection on the pigtail) with a hallway with 2 light fixtures and 3 light switches, the two lights mounted between the 3 switches. When a light switch is flipped, theists will come on after 10-30 minutes, like they have to.warm up and one end switch doesn't do anything. I can't find a video with 3, 3way light switches and 2 light fixtures which would help me see if there are some things miswjred. Do you have video on it or would it be possible to get a good diagram from you? If you let me know, I can send my email. Thanks in advance.