Impressive Three Way Light Switch
Three way switches control a light fixture from two locations in a room.
Three way light switch. The three way switch is a variation of the standard single pole switch which controls a light only from one location. 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. Another dead giveaway of a three way switch is the absence of on and off markings.
This is known as the common screw and it s usually black instead of brass or silver. A three way light switch is different than a traditional single pole light switch as it contains an extra screw to connect an extra wire. Another type is the four way switch which is used in conjunction with two three way switches to control lighting from more than two locations.