Wire A 2 Way Switch With A 3 Way. How to wire a 2 way switch circuit. Basically connecting a switch either end of a room to control the same lights. Tighten the screw to secure it in place.
Cap the wires connecting the source and the switch. The 2 way switch or single pole double throw switch is a three terminal switch. For this project you will need a 3 way switch with no labels and a common terminal. When a white wire is being used as a traveler it needs to have its color changed according to article 310 110 c.
Use the black wire in the top 2 wire conductor to attach the switch to the source.
You have an incoming hot wire black going to one screw it does not matter if you use the brass or silver screw on the side of the 2 way switch and a black wire from the other screw on the 2 way switch going to the load light ceiling fan etc. You have an incoming hot wire black going to one screw it does not matter if you use the brass or silver screw on the side of the 2 way switch and a black wire from the other screw on the 2 way switch going to the load light ceiling fan etc. Materials for installing 3 way switches include. The three terminals are usually named com l1 and l2 but sometimes com 1 way and 2 way are also used. Basically connecting a switch either end of a room to control the same lights.