Three Way Switch Terminals. Three-way wall switches are most commonly used to control a light fixture from two locations, such as from both ends of a hallway or stairway. Inside the switch we have a track which electricity can flow along, this is connected to the switch handle.
Four-way switches must be placed _ in the circuit. two three-way switches and two four-way switches. For this project, you need to know how to strip wires and join them to terminals. Line voltage enters the light fixture outlet box.
The common terminal may be labeled and is usually a different color than the traveler terminals.
One of the most common problems is improper wiring due to connecting the circuit wires to the wrong screw terminals.
Four-way switches must be placed _ in the circuit. two three-way switches and two four-way switches. Connect the wires to screw terminals by slipping the looped wire under the head of the screw. It's there so the electrician can connect the switch to another.
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