For example hit one switch it turns light on, then use other switch and it does not come on unless the other switch is turned off and then the other switch turned on? Its confusing?
2007-01-09 02:32:17 · 8 answers · asked by sherlockmeh 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You need a 3 way switch for this type of set up. Look at this link and schematic.
http://www.wfu.edu/~matthews/courses/p230/switches/3way/variations.html
2007-01-09 02:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by Silver Fox 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a 3-way switch. Both switches should work independently from each other...ie., you should be able to turn on/off the light from either end of the room no matter what position the other switch is in.
If they do not do that then it is likely that they are wired incorrectly.
An electrician can re-wire them for you.
2007-01-09 02:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by sweetsouth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the two switches are connected to the same light, then they are connected parallel instead of Alpha connection. You need a three terminal switches to make an Alpha connection, with full function on both switches. If you are talking about two different lights, then there is a mistake of wiring.
2007-01-09 03:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by seraj4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its wired wrong. Look to see if its a "3 wire" romex. That would be a red, black, white, and copper. Power comes into one and goes through the 3 wire to the other. Your wires should be in identical places on both switches. The wire going to the light can be on either one but most likely on the last one.
2007-01-09 02:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have children and they discovered that if you balance one switch between on and off that the other switch will not function.
My suggestion is check both switches and make sure they aren't balanced or something. Aside from that hope you find out how to fix it.
2007-01-09 02:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by paravou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i imagine your only a huge freak practice. That defeats the full objective of having 2 basic switches, its easily a protection component contained in the wiring code to apply s3 switches so that you dont ought to stroll lower back by a dismal room and holiday over a bunch of crap.
2016-12-02 01:16:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, but wouldnt have thought of asking on here. Look forward to seeing the replies!
2007-01-09 02:35:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
like everything else in life, you must follow the logical steps toachieve your desires. And sometimes, things just break.
2007-01-09 02:36:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋