got 2 way switches..to wire one light...need to run a extra wire from black terminal to black on other sw????
2006-09-26 07:17:29 · 5 answers · asked by walkingtall55 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check out this link below, but also make sure you meet your local codes.
http://www.selfhelpandmore.com/switchoutlet/index.htm
Hope it helps.
2006-09-26 13:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by etcher1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call an electrician.
Edit add: It is sites like Dennis posted that make electrical problems. Options 7 and 8 in that site violate the national electrical code since metal boxes are used (and is bad design anyway). There are also many common ways to wire 3-way switches that aren't shown on the diagram, and it really misses the point of explaining how it works. People wiring things without knowing how things work and proper installation methods are an accident waiting to happen.
I'll repeat: call an electrician.
2006-09-26 14:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by An electrical engineer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I highly suggest getting an electrician in for this.
you wouldn't believe how many electricians I have worked with who don't know how to wire a 2 or even 3 way switch....yet they can do work on 800A 3 phase panels
you'll need new 3 wire in your wall as well
the link from HD that the other person posted should be correct.
be sure to follow the NEC2005 code book.
edit:
Also Option 7 and 8 in the link Dennis posted are against the NEC due to the metal box...dont follow them
2006-09-26 14:53:23 · answer #3 · answered by D S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are actually 3 way switches.
2006-09-26 14:49:10 · answer #4 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Too hard to explain, Go here for a diagram
http://www.the-home-improvement-web.com/information/how-to/three-way-switch.htm
2006-09-26 14:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by Dennis K 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋