Wednesday, March 16, 2011

3 way switches! FUN FUN!

well I have been doing electrical the all this week so I figured I would post about one of the most confusing concepts for an amateur electrician.Yes the 3-way switch. Rather than go into great detail about them I will just post 8 diagrams that are invaluable to have. It will make your next project a whole lot easier. These diagrams do not show retards tapping into the lines or the use of old 2-way lines converted to 3 way, so if you have more wires than this get a notepad out draw a diagram and use your brain and think about it. Ohh and remember TURN THE POWER OFF WHEN WORKING ON ELECTRICITY! Have fun and enjoy! All stairways have them, one at the top one at the bottom to control the same light.








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30 comments:

  1. edMarch 16, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    i have never encountered a three way before - true story

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  2. MoobeatMarch 17, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    brain hurts

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  3. Astronomy PirateMarch 17, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    I've made a few electrical circuits in my time. Never did much with switches though, good to know. Also, always good to turn off the power, nothing wakes you up like a good zap.

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  4. WeirdwhirlMarch 17, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    That was confusing yet intriguing!!

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  5. MerlyyMarch 17, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Lord, do I need to be an engineer to understand that?

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  6. GADAFINYMarch 17, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    given my $upport great post
    http://gadafiny-club.blogspot.com

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  7. SamMarch 17, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Agree with Merlyy, lol.

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  8. FrostyMarch 17, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    We have a couple three way switches here, fun fun

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  9. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    NO! Not electric circuits! My brain is meeeltiiinggg!

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  10. TrelinMarch 17, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    You fried my brain. I'll make sure to hire someone to do any electrical work.

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  11. Biff TannerMarch 17, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    ROFL you lost me.

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  12. CopyboyMarch 17, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I have enough trouble with 3 point turns. 3 way switches? Crazy.

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  13. ChefJRHMarch 17, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Wow, I never thought it would be so complicated to have a three way switch.

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  14. ChrisMarch 18, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Im a materials engineer by training, and this stuff is quite intriguing

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  15. Electric AddictMarch 18, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    this is very confusing to me lol

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  16. JayMarch 18, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    a simple switch will do it for me; i don't mind walking across the room.

    nice blog btw, following. :)

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  17. LoliserMarch 18, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    My brain, it hurts D:

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  18. skinned sheepMarch 18, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    yeah this is also useful for pyrotechniqs :] thanks.

    +follow

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  19. D22 ZoneMarch 18, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I guess this could be useful later on in life! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work, I love your blogs!

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  20. Anton NuemusMarch 18, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    :D nice post

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  21. MelanieMarch 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    i think my mind just got blown.

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  22. John A.S.March 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    haha, I don't quite understand the pictures at all because I'm a electronic geek, but I sure had to laugh with the reactions!! :D
    following this blog man, keep it up!!

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  23. Stef PelgrimsMarch 18, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    wouw? :OO

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  24. Matt NeumannMarch 18, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    interesting? I just started following your blog and look forward to more fascinating posts!

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  25. chronometerMarch 18, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Useful.

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  26. BlowingInTheWindMarch 18, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Ahhh damn ! this always confuses me

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  27. ExoticBloggerMarch 19, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    pretty cool!

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  28. RainiMarch 19, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    WTH! What is this?

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  29. LemmiwinksMarch 19, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    great background on this, bro!

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  30. ebm93March 20, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Oh, very interesting

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