This circuit is fed into switch #1, then to lights overhead, then to switch #2. The problem is, I am getting continuity with ground (box) from two wires at switch #2. I have temporarily pigtailed two wires to complete the circuit and allow it to operate from switch #1 only. The switches themselves are new. Thank you.
2006-09-05 08:44:30 · 7 answers · asked by pk 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check the source below.
I was going to write it out in words, but the picture is self-explanatory.
The 2nd diagram is the one you want.
2006-09-05 10:56:51 · answer #1 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have it wired wrong. The light(s) can't be in circuit between the switches.
Apply power (black wire) to the common point of one switch, then take two conductors from the first switch directly to the same connections on the second switch. Then, take a wire from the common connection of the second switch to the light circuit. The other end of the lights goes to the neutral power connection. The common connector is not the green colored ground connection. Wish I could provide a schematic here but I can't. Since the neutral conductor is basically the same as the house Ground point you could easily read continuity through the light bulbs to ground almost anywhere in this circuit. Be careful !
2006-09-12 11:58:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up wiring diagram in a book or on switch package. Identify hot, switched hot, neutral and two travelers. Rewire the circuit.
2006-09-06 16:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
red and white wires in the three wire connect the switches blacks from the three wire connect to the light black power connects to the common white power connects to black three wire to the light black three wire on other switch connects to common. this sounds confusing but without drawing you a diagram its the best i can do sorry . If you want a diagram email me Ill send you one
2006-09-05 08:55:48 · answer #4 · answered by setter505 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't mess with that ! Call a Licensed Electrician Your kill yourself or burn the whole place down (and who knows you might even be living next to me and burn my place down.)
Now that would make me Baby Meerkat pissed!
2006-09-12 12:17:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a Licensed Electrician...electrical work is not a hobby.
2006-09-12 02:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by gr8alarmguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace the defective switch. it will melt and possibly ignite
2006-09-07 19:06:56 · answer #7 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋