If you have an existing light fixture which is controlled by two three-way switches (2 different switch locations) and want to add a third switch at a different location, you must install a four-way switch. If you are building a new home, or putting on an addition and want a fixture [...]
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D.I.Y., WIRING A THREE-WAY SWITCH SYSTEM
Two three-way switches allow the control of a light fixture, receptacle, or ceiling fan (I’ll call all these “fixtures” for simplicity) from two different locations–not three. We’ll discuss adding a four-way in our next article. There are a number of ways to wire a three-way system. However, I’m only going to discuss the simplest, and [...]
D.I.Y., ADDING A SINGLE POLE SWITCH
Let’s say you have an existing fixture, ceiling fan, or receptacle, and you would like to control one of them by adding a single switch. Let me walk you through the steps (I’ll refer to all three as “fixtures” for the sake of time and space) First, you need to know that in order for [...]
D.I.Y., WHAT WIRE TO USE, COPPER OR ALUMINUM?
ALUMINUM: Do-It-Yourselfers should never use aluminum wire, period. It is hard enough for veteran electricians to install. Aluminum wire must be sized properly, installed properly, and most importantly, terminated properly. Aluminum Romex cable is manufactured but don’t use it under the size of #6, and then only if you must. Aluminum wire must be sized [...]
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