Three Wire Switch To Two Wire. Keep in mind that the traveler terminals for red black wires are universal and will work regardless of which one the traveler wire is connected to. This diagram illustrates wiring for one switch to control 2 or more lights.
This is the most common lighting system in europe almost all homes use this system especially in the uk and nordic regions. I think that the most common method used to wire a set of 3 way switches is to bring the two wire line cable into one switch box and bring the two wire load cable into the other switch box. A three conductor cable with a ground is then installed between the two 3 way switch boxes.
Keep in mind that the traveler terminals for red black wires are universal and will work regardless of which one the traveler wire is connected to.
This is the most common lighting system in europe almost all homes use this system especially in the uk and nordic regions. This method is depicted in the diagram at the top of this post. Two way switches are single pole single throw spst with two connection wires and are wired with 12 2 or 14 2 cable between the switch and fixture. A three conductor cable with a ground is then installed between the two 3 way switch boxes.
