how do i wire hall light switch?

Question

i have light switches at either end of my hall i took the of to decorate and cant remember what wire goes where .the main switch has red and black wire to switch with red blue and yellow to connect the other switch

Answer 1

I had to fix a similar setup over the weekend. A homeowner tried swapping out switches and mixed up the wires. Here is how I got the switches working again.

Disconnect the three wires from the switches on each end. Use a voltmeter to find which of the six wires has 120V on it. This will connect to the black screw on the switch. The other two wires connect to the white screws. Go to the other end. Find which wire has 120V on it and place it on a white screw. Put the first switch in the opposite position. Find the next wire with 120V on it and place on the other white screw. The remaining wire goes to the black screw. Put both switches back in the wall and put on the covers.

Answer 2

You have a three-way switch arrangement, get an electrician to do the hookup, the colors don't jive, and it sounds like a gypsy job. Two of the colors red and black are usually the travellers, and the white is the neutral carried through.it depends on which box has the feed, and blue, or yellow may be it? blue is sometimes identified neutral.

Answer 3

dismantle another one and this should give you reference. leave wires intact....make sure you use the same as what you have being either a single or double contact. good luck with the light show!!!