Neat Adding A Three Way Switch To Existing Light

How to wire a three way switch to a existing single pole light switch circuit.

Adding a three way switch to existing light. Jump to latest follow 1 17 of 17 posts. Joe 24 registered. The 2 wire ground power goes to the 1st switch.

Wiring diagram for a new switch and light in this diagram a new switch and light are added to an already existing light switch. I have easy access to the 3 wire ground cable as it leaves the 2nd 3 way. In this video i explain just how easy it is to add a three way switch to an existing single pole one switch lighting circuit.

Either way complete these five steps for 3 way light switch wiring. The key ingredient is a special type of switch called a three way switch. Dominick amorosso decemberj 2012 110 volt electrical 11 comments 27439 views.

Controlling a light from two switches is a bit more complicated than first meets the eye especially if you re dealing with finished walls. Turn off the correct circuit at your electrical panel. Wrap the black wire from your new light fixture around a screw on the right side of the new switch.

With these you ll have the convenience of turning a light on and off from two spots. Adding new lights to 3 way switches. Just use a jumper wire from the common terminal of this switch and attach the jumper to each light feed.

Now if you are trying to install a completely new 3 way circuit please my video with an article on how to. Wiring three way switches when adding additional lighting to an existing three way switch configuration the only place the additional lights may be wired to are at the existing light fixture or to the switch box where the existing light fixture is wired to. Adding a second light to existing 3 way circuit.