the incoming wires to 4 way switch are attached to one color screw & the out going wires are attached to the other color screws of the 4 way switch. the black hot wire is attaced to the dark screw of the first 3 way switch and also to the last 3 way switch.
please help,
2007-02-06 05:20:42 · 5 answers · asked by Allan C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
please don't listen to apprentice stretch. pictures speak a thousand words. go to the link posted by your other responder, or call a qualified electrician, it'll be a quick fix if all the wires are in place. good luck
2007-02-08 10:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by electric comando 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your comments are a bit difficult to follow, but generally, it seems you have integrated a 4-way switch with other 3-way switches. That would explain why the 4-way switch has to be in a certain position for the other switches to work. A 4-way switch means there are three or more switches wired to a particular light. If that is the case, the other 3-way switches need to be upgraded to 4-way as well. Otherwise, you have the condition you've described.
I had the same problem with using 2-way switches on a 3-way system
Good luck
2007-02-06 05:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the 4-way connects on the travelers in series
2007-02-06 05:55:44 · answer #3 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here:
http://www.selfhelpandmore.com/switchoutlet/4way/index.htm
2007-02-06 11:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by Obsean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
obsean has found a great site!
2007-02-06 14:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by oreos40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋