Simple Wiring Diagram For 3 Way Switch. Electricians call the continuous hot wire the line wire. This easy to follow 3 way wiring diagram changing from a single pole to a 3 way light switch will allow you to turn on any light in your house from multiple locations such as at the top and bottom of a staircase or both ends of a hallway.
The black hot wire connects to the far right switch s common terminal. A 3 wire nm connects the traveler terminals of the first and second 3 way switch together. The white wire becomes the energized switch leg as indicated by using black or red electrical tape.
This easy to follow 3 way wiring diagram changing from a single pole to a 3 way light switch will allow you to turn on any light in your house from multiple locations such as at the top and bottom of a staircase or both ends of a hallway.
In this diagram power enters the fixture box. The black line wire connects to the common terminal of the first 3 way switch. Electricians call the continuous hot wire the line wire. Wire a switched outlet.
