Probably the easiest solution to this problem is not dealing with the switches at all but simply installing a motion sensor light at the other end of the hallway so that there would be light in the hallway whenever anyone walks down the hallway from either end.

Wiring 3 switches to one light.

Now run another length of 3 wire romex from the 4 way switch location to the second 3 way switch location. Here is a picture gallery about how to wire 3 light switches in one box diagram complete with the description of the image please find the image you need. However wiring three switches to control one light is possible. The black wire of the cable going to a group of light fixtures is connected to the other terminal of the respective switch. Run three wire cable from switch 1 to switch 2 and two wire cable from switch 2 to switch 3. The wiring method will depend on whether your power goes to the switch first or the light first.

How to wire 3 light switches in one box diagram triple switch intended for how to wire 3 light switches in one box diagram image size 951 x 603 px and to view image details please click the image. How to wire a 3 way switch and connect two 3 way switches to an existing or new light fixture is one of those diy projects a homeowner can tackle on their own. All of the bare wires are connected together with a wire nut separate from the white wires. Step 5 run two wire cable from switch 3 to the light fixture using fish tape fed through the hole above switch 3 across the ceiling to the fixture hole. You will need extra short lengths of bare wire so each switch has one attached to its green screw and also the box itself if metal. The source is at the sw1 where the hot is connected to the common terminal and the neutral spliced through to the neutral on the outlet.

The red and black wires running from sw1 to the outlet are used as. There will be an additional wire needed often red to connect the switches together to a dedicated screw or input on the switch that is specifically marked for this purpose. This circuit is wired the same way as the 3 way lights at this link. At the first 3 way switch where the wires are coming from the panel run a length of the 3 wire romex to the 4 way switch location. In this diagram two 3 way switches control a wall receptacle outlet that may be used to control a lamp from two entrances to a room. 3 way switched outlet wiring.

How to wire 3 way light switch in this video we explain how three way switching works to connect a light fitting which is controlled with two light switches. Lastly run a length of 2 wire romex from the second 3 way switch to the ceiling light. Three wire cable runs between the switches and the outlet. The 3 wire romex has a red wire along with the black white and ground. Therefore the 2 switches the light 3 way. A three way light switch is one where you have two switches that have the ability to control the same light or set of lights.

By doing it yourself you can also save a lot of money and make a significant improvement to your home. All of the white wires are connected together. You will need both 2 wire and 3 wire romex. A 3 way switch allows you to turn a light on or off from two different switches. 3 way switches are useful for large rooms with multiple entrances but require a bit more wiring than a standard single pole switch. First let s take a look at the back of several different light switches.