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    Line voltage enters the first 3-way switch box and travels through the conduit or cable to the light fixture located between the two switch boxes. A black common wire is typically wrapped around the two traveler wires connecting the switches. According to the 2011 National Electrical Code, this wiring configuration is no longer allowed if there is no neutral wire present in the switch boxes.

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    How to wire a 3-way electrical switch

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    3 Way Switch Box

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    Line voltage enters the first 3-way switch box and travels through the conduit or cable to the light fixture located between the two switch boxes. A black common wire is typically wrapped around the two traveler wires connecting the switches. According to the 2011 National Electrical Code, this wiring configuration is no longer allowed if there is no neutral wire present in the switch boxes.

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    With Conventional Wiring, Line Voltage Enters The First 3-Way Switch Box

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    Line voltage enters the first 3-way switch box and travels through the conduit or cable to the light fixture located between the two switch boxes. A black common wire is typically wrapped around the two traveler wires connecting the switches. According to the 2011 National Electrical Code, this wiring configuration is no longer allowed if there is no neutral wire present in the switch boxes.

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    With conventional wiring, line voltage enters the first 3-way switch box

    3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram, Conduit


    Typical 3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram, NM Cable

    3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram, Conduit


    3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram Line to Light Fixture

    Black common wire is usually wrapped around the two traveler wires on a 3-way switch.

    Line voltage enters the light fixture outlet box.


    No longer allowed after 2011 NEC (if no neutral wire in switch boxes)

    3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram Light Fixture Between Switches

    Line voltage enters the first 3-way switch outlet box, light fixture is located between switch
    boxes. No longer allowed after 2011 NEC (if no neutral wire in switch boxes)

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