You dont need the other terminal on the three way switch so its fine to cover it over with electrical tape to ensure the terminals dont get mixed up. Dominick amorosso decemberj2012 110 volt electrical 11 comments 24225 views 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.
How Do I Use A Spare Hs210 3 Way Switch On A Single Pole
Wiring a three way switch as a single pole. Wiring a 3 way light switch is certainly more complicated than that of the more common single pole switch but you can figure it out if you follow our 3 way switch wiring diagram. How to wire a three way switch to a existing single pole light switch circuit. Diagrams shown on this page are simplified for clarity. 2 wire from each single pole load side to light. If you are changing an existing triple switch. 2 wire from 3 way load side to light.
With a pair of 3 way switches either can make or break the connection that completes the circuit to the light. 2 wire from single pole to single pole for line and neutral. 3 wire nm cable from 3 way to 3 way normal 3 way wiring. Wiring a 3 way light switch. See actual switch box wiring diagram below. You would use one of the dark colored screws with one of the light colored screws.
Electrical outlet boxes can have numerous nm cables going in and out. The triple switch i am wiring has 3 single pole switches in a single housing that go to a switched outlet an entrance way light and an outside light. To use a three way switch as a single pole one connect the hot wires to the common terminal and the traveler on the same side of the switch body. Ground connection diagram is shown separately. You can wire a 3 way switch as a sigle pole switch by finding which screw terminals work together.
Gallery of Wiring A Three Way Switch As A Single Pole
