Install a 3 way Light Switch ~ In 60 Seconds #Shorts

Today I'll show you how to Install a 3 way light switch in a 60 second #short video. Wiring two 3 way light switches to control one or more lights from two locations is really quite easy. I'll show you the most common method which is when the feed enters one box and the light exits the second box.

Electrical box at switch #1 will have the following:
-14/2 cable with a black/white/bare wire power feed to the box.
-14/3 cable with a black/red/white/bare wire between switch boxes.

Electrical box at switch #2 will have the following:
-14/2 cable with a black/white/bare wire to the light(s).
-14/3 cable with a black/red/white/bare wire between switch boxes.

Connections: (box #1)
-White wires tie together with a wire nut or other approved connection.
-Bare ground wires tie together with a wire nut or other approved connection with a tail left which connects to the green screw on the switch.
-Black feeder wire connects to the common (black) screw on the switch.
- Red and Black wires between switch boxes (travelers) connect to the two bronze screws on the switch.
Connections: (box #2)
-White wires tie together with a wire nut or other approved connection.
-Bare ground wires tie together with a wire nut or other approved connection with a tail left which connects to the green screw on the switch.
-Black wire to the lights connects to the common (black) screw on the switch.
- Red and Black wires between switch boxes (travelers) connect to the two bronze screws on the switch.

[SolidSnake-bteq]

I learned in 60 seconds what someone takes 8 minutes to say ! Thanks 🙏

[sinofpride]

Finally someone that knows what’s their doing, no extra slack and crazy service loops and no drills twisting the shit out of the wires

[konnichwakid]

I've juggled so many wires. Finally this video said it perfectly.

[Skibidi_Male_X]

3 ways are very useful and there are so many ways to wire them up depending on your situation.

[StealthTheUnknown]

Thank you for discouraging backstabbing

[PawsumGaming]

I love how you tell them DIY joes not to use those stupid backstabs...

[supersoberano]

This is easier to understand with drawings. Or schematic to visualize what it happening.

[berniemiller]

Never found the need to tighten side screws with a screw gun. Mounting screws sure. Milwaukee makes a dedicated screwdriver for square centered spade headed screws. Extremely useful.

[JF]

Yep and a 4 way goes in between the 2.

[luxg]

The wire nut that on the ground is crazy

[danielmchaney]

Your the man. I appreciate how easy you made this for me. Other video were long and confusing.

[RileyAndBellaShorthairs]

I love using the holes at the back I had no failure points no sparks

[Hu_tao_Main_.]

I have the sam switch but mine don't have the ground screw I tried to put a ground in one of them but I couldn't it looks to me like it doesn't have the threads for it

[OfficialTakGiovanni]

I’m in electrical trade school learning commercial & residential wiring right now and this video was very helpful and quick

[pete]

By any chance you have a little bit longer version? Where one could see both ends being hooked up?

[iraschwa]

I love your instructions. Please keep teaching us.

[thelonewrangler]

I feel like you left that one screw horizontal just to mess with the electricians😂

[mrgallbladder]

I wish all 3-way switches were wired like this.

[hotratz]

Never use those stab terms. those are for alum. wire. HAhaha
Show us what a California three way is. hehe

[PatrickEArchuleta-fsbv]

Wagos are the best connections right now so easy.