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I've been an electrician for about 8 years now and this is one of the first videos I've seen where the person actually knows what they are talking about and explain properly and whats acceptable by code
@@SparkyChannel Best choice I ever made!!! I love what I do. I started with residential/commercial and a few years ago I started moving into doing industrial..high voltage will keep you on ur toes haha
@@SparkyChannel I wish I knew almost as much as you about electricity. I think I screwed up my receptacles and light switches when I rewired them. LOL 🤣
At 73 years old I have never had a three way demo this way - I am so thankful. I have built 3 houses in my life and when the wife started with the 3way switches I was lost - pulse I had dropped more than my share & I had to replaced them. I no longer have fear and you have saved my manhood! Now I still have one that's not working right but not for long - Here is an electronic hug from me )oo( Thank you for all your efforts! Well done!
I'm not an electrician just a diy homeowner and understood everything this guy was talking about. If I ever was a journeyman I would like to be taught by someone like you sir. Thank you.
Been doing electrical for 20 years and it literally took me years to understand 3 way switches and travelers. This is absolutely the best way I've ever seen or heard it explained.
I've literally watched HUNDREDS of diy videos about electrical installs, you sir are by far the most educated instructor I've ever had the pleasure to learn from. Thank you and God Bless! Are you a professor or teacher by chance, id sit in your class all day long! Thank you again sir.
I have many years experience. Going on 7 years. I never understood fully how it works because we never had great instructors. We were always just told to “do it this way.” I’ll say one thing sir. You explained it very impeccable. The explanation to each wire needed. If only we had people like you to explain with no sponsors and cared for the money. (I learned properly 40 hrs a weeks, about a year into working as a apprentice)
That’s the problem with lots of companies and lead men. They just point to a helper where to go and do. Very few of us are fortunate to have good instructors.
I totally agree with @josuebrunomora. I've watched several videos since I will start working as a trainee soon and this is the first video that made sense to me. 😊 Or maybe i am a little slow lol
I’m not an electrician but I am a DIY handyman and have done many electrical jobs for my own house and friends, family and Sidejob clients. I must say this was by far the best explanation on how to wire a 3 way switch I ever seen! Everything was explained step by step and why you do those steps and demonstrated in uncomplicated manner. Thank you sir for doing that excellent how to video👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I’m an apprentice and my next class gonna be essentially on 3-way & 4-way switching. By watching this tutorial, I assume that I’m well prepared to demonstrate how to wire a 3-way switch. Thank you for mentoring a large group of new electricians
As an Electricians apprentice I greatly appreciate this content! You are very thorough in your explanation of everything, making sure to use the correct terminology and explain things in detail. Thank you for making this video!
I was so proud of myself years ago. I drew out a diagram of a three way switch and figured out it works. This may not seem like much to some but for me it was awesome. I just wished my dad had lived long enough for me to have shown him how they work.
I've probably watched a dozen different videos on 3 way switch wiring. Yours is the first I fully understand. Your teaching method is logical and sequential. Not a whole lot of extra talking that distracts from the subject. I appreciate your talent, your concise explanation and demonstrations. Teaching is a gift.
I have looked at numerous videos to understand the concept of installing 3 way switches and your video is by far the best I've seen. You made it very easy to understand how it works by looking at your video and listening to your explanation. Thank you
When I was testing for my journeyman electrician license, this was actually one of the questions. That was so long ago, and I am retired, but I love your instructional videos. It brings back so many fond memories of working as a journeyman electrician. Thank You Sir!
As an apprentice, I have never had a journeyman explain this to me. Most times, I have to resort to UA-cam videos, to get grasp of how and why things are done. Thank you so much for your great videos!🙏🏼
Now this is my kinda learning, not learning from book. But learning from someone hands on. I learned much faster, and save thousands. I always had the most respect learning from someone whose willing to show me rather then read it to me. Thanks muchly my dude. Greatly appreciate it 👍
My pleasure. I also learn the best from someone who is kind enough to show me what they know. Everyone is really good at something and I like it when that knowledge is shared.
Thank you very much for clear explanation. Actually I told my boss to raise. He told me when you learned all this stuff and then I will raise your salary so I think so. You will be the one who raised my salary because I learned everything from you. thank you very much from you Once again
Great video. I’ve been in electronics for 30 years and this was clearly described for anyone and was not a bunch of watching someone screwing connectors. One of the much better videos I’ve seen
Thanks Sparky ! You're an electrical genius. After spending a full day screwing around blindly without any good results , I then found you on you tube. What a super detailed explanation that I was able to follow and fix my 3 way switch wiring. Thanks from all of us in the house. :)
Glad I stumbled across your channel as I try to self-teach all these DIY electrical insights I've been kicking myself for not knowing for years. Subscribed. You present your knowledge in an understandable way and I can tell you have a chill personality. Happy to learn from you :)
Yes you are spot on. It’s ironic that they BOTH have similar voices - Scotty’s being more irritating of course. Scotty is a UA-cam master in my view . He makes a boatload of money each month I’m certain.
@@NavyVet34 Sometimes I'm editing my videos and I say a phrase and I can't believe how much I sound like him. Not all the time though, just certain phrases. :)
I put on an additional master bedroom this wiring explination was the best I've seen no ever stated why the power line coming in was the common and why the light line was the common, now I get it thanks very much!!!
What a terrific, simple to follow + understand tutorial. As a non-electrician DIYer, how you wired the switches makes perfect logical sense..both up/both down=light is off. My electrician and I disagree with this arrangement but to me it’s logical. Thanks!
Hi Darrin! Great to hear from you. I wanted to finish my EMT bending series before starting the wiring series. I was really happy with how the EMT series turned out, 22 videos in all. And of course I'll keep up with the tool reviews. Have a great weekend!
Me too! Probably like yourself, I saw Bill's video on this years ago and it is likely the best refresher tutorial around outside of actually being hands-on.
@@JustOneRedSoloCup Absolutely, I loved his last video and was so disappointed when I figured out what happened and that it has been lost. I've been waiting for him to do another and am so appreciative that Bill has. While I easily learned on his first video, I would refer everyone who needed help to it. His tutorial is easy to follow along for everyone that's needed help to do it. Easily the best video found on UA-cam.
Mr. Sparky. Thank you very much for such a well-done video. I've got an issue with a pre-existing 3-way switch that's giving me a hard time. You video is the best and clearest tutorial I've seen yet. I especially like your attention to detail regarding the carrier wires (red to red, black to black) and wrapping the switches with electrical tape. I've subscribed to your channel, so I don't forget where to find you.
Super helpful and I suggest this guy for diy guys lookin to learn about wiring switches/outlets. He makes it pretty easy to understand and offers solid explanation.
Phenomenal video. I'm about to add a second switch exactly like this to control an existing light from two separate rooms and this video has sured up my confidence in getting the job done correctly. Thanks!
I used the Wago connectors this weekend for the first time and I think they are the best thing. User friendly, reusable, easy to use, compact and I feel confident that I have a good connection
I always swap around the red and black travellers on the second switch. (The "less logical" way with the travellers crossed.) This means that the homeowner gets to walk into the house the first time and see all the lights off with all the switches in the down position. It's just a little nice clean touch to make everything look a little more professional (kind of like putting all the faceplate screws in vertical)
Not sure why this video popped in my feed, but am glad it did. I’ve had to install hundreds of these over a 30 year span and had to learn 3 way switches on my own in the early 80’s the “Library” way. Great tutorial.
I have no knowledge of electrical components but after watching this video, I feel like I could do this. This was the most informative video I’ve ever saw about installing switches. Thank you for your attention to detail.
I am so fortunate to have stumbled upon this video! I had wired two dark bronze dining room switches, I thought, exactly as the old beige switches. However, one switch didn't work correctly . . . until today!!!!!! Others who posted are correct - you are an EXCELLENT teacher! I rewired the bronze switches (one with a dimmer) exactly as you instructed and, ta da!!!! They both work perfectly now!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping me work through my problem!
And The Oscar Goes to the Best Tutorial video the Decade The Electrician that Knows Best”. And to the Best Tutorial Guide instructor… THANK YOU NOW EVERYTHING (almost everything) MAKES SENSE…
Always is good to know about eléctrical lines and how they go that’s super nice to heard it from this gentlemen and the way he splain. How to do everything. Thanlks
THERE IS NO WAY THAT YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS FROM SOMEONE THAT CLEARLY SHOWS BY LOOKING AT HIS HANDS THE TIME THAT HE HAS BEEN ON THAT FIELD. IN OTHER WORDS NOTHING BUT A HARD CORE KNOWLEDGEABLE XPERIENCE GUY
best explanation and showing of installation for DIYers. Everything is right in front of you instead of going back and forth from one area to another. thank you
Great video, very informative. I've retired 3 years now after 40 plus years in mining. Half of it as millwright the other half as an electrician. And this presentation is about as easy to understand as any that I've been fortunate to learn and practice. Many of the wiring scenarios I've learned on were on lab set ups such as on this video. Great job👍😎
I've had to redo six 3 way switches. I've had to watch this video every single time! You'd think I'd be able to do it without this video by now! Thank you!
Nice😁 Whattya think of those wago's? If I don't make a twisted joint myself, I just don't have a good feeling about it. Kind of like wire nuts advising that you don't twist the wires. I get a of lighting issue calls and its mostly un-twisted pairs arcing inside of the wire nut from a bad connection. The directions don't mention that the wires would have to be absolutely perfect with no tension on either side to not have any problems. My edit was a misspelling. I wish UA-cam would stop putting up that edited notification
@@drekelley2352 I've only used them with factory lighting (luminaire) connections. Never like they're being used in the video. Haven't been on a job yet where they've been hanging around in bags to use.
I mentioned this in another comment, but they are excellent products. Once the lever nut is locked in you cannot pull it out without extreme force. These are not like the push in connectors, the locking lever secured the wire very tightly. Stupid easy to use and quick.
FINALLY found the best 3 way switch vdo on the internet. I've watched 7-8 vdo's and your's is the most understandable and simple by far. The way you presented the layout was the magic. Didn't even need to use a graphic schematic layout. Thanks very much Mr Sparky.
I've worked in the electrical field for over 40 years. It amazes me the licensed and experienced electricians that can't wire up a 3 way switch..... I'm glad because I have been called out numerous times to fix a 3 way and it is money in the pocket...
In my experience, this is the least common configuration of the three-way switch but you did a great job in explaining the theory of how a three-way switch operates. Not sure why you used the excessively large #12 wire for lights but if I had one piece of advice, it would be to throw away those wago lever nuts. Teach your subscribers how to properly twist the conductors together and install wire nuts. The bulk of my electrical expertise is diagnostics and troubleshooting and I can tell you without a doubt that those 'quick connect' wiring solutions that homeowners find on the shelf at home Depot or other home centers are very prone to failure.
This is one of the best wiring advice videos I've ever seen! Your explanation is simple and direct. I tried to explain the process to someone and they just couldn't understand it verbally. I found your video and then it made perfect sence to him. Thank you!
Wow I have been taught by 6 different people from 2 different companies over a year and what actually ends up making sense is your 16 minute video thank you so much 👍🏻
This is the best video of its type that clearly stated which wire should be the black common, which I have tried to find out. Thank you for this clarification.
I thought I was pretty good at wiring, my dimmer and switch stumped me. It took your video to show that the wire going back to the light went in the "load" slot. I messed around moving wires for an hour. Great video sir!!
Just bought a house with an electrical system from the late 50s...and 80s...and now. Definitely needs some work and these videos have definitely helped increase my knowledge
sir, you're a gem! i just watched your "troubleshooting" video, different than this one, and i now have a properly working 3 way light in our hallway! i've attempted to fix a 3 way not working right for a year now and this video simplified it! the way you explained it made it simple!! the way you showed how to isolate the 2 travelers was the tip i needed! that and being certain which posts on the switch are the line/ load. thank God for people like you! i watched several youtube videos that were useless.
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I've been an electrician for about 8 years now and this is one of the first videos I've seen where the person actually knows what they are talking about and explain properly and whats acceptable by code
Thanks so much! BTW, electricians rule! lol! ⚡
@@SparkyChannel Best choice I ever made!!! I love what I do. I started with residential/commercial and a few years ago I started moving into doing industrial..high voltage will keep you on ur toes haha
@@Lyrisik Be safe brother!
@@SparkyChannel I wish I knew almost as much as you about electricity. I think I screwed up my receptacles and light switches when I rewired them. LOL 🤣
Great illustration 👍👍👍👍👍👍
At 73 years old I have never had a three way demo this way - I am so thankful. I have built 3 houses in my life and when the wife started with the 3way switches I was lost - pulse I had dropped more than my share & I had to replaced them. I no longer have fear and you have saved my manhood!
Now I still have one that's not working right but not for long - Here is an electronic hug from me )oo( Thank you for all your efforts! Well done!
Thanks so much Keith!
I'm not an electrician just a diy homeowner and understood everything this guy was talking about. If I ever was a journeyman I would like to be taught by someone like you sir. Thank you.
Thanks so much!
Been doing electrical for 20 years and it literally took me years to understand 3 way switches and travelers. This is absolutely the best way I've ever seen or heard it explained.
Thanks Samuel, best wishes!
I've literally watched HUNDREDS of diy videos about electrical installs, you sir are by far the most educated instructor I've ever had the pleasure to learn from. Thank you and God Bless! Are you a professor or teacher by chance, id sit in your class all day long! Thank you again sir.
Great to hear! No, I've never been a teacher but my father, may he R.I.P., was.
I have many years experience. Going on 7 years. I never understood fully how it works because we never had great instructors. We were always just told to “do it this way.” I’ll say one thing sir. You explained it very impeccable. The explanation to each wire needed. If only we had people like you to explain with no sponsors and cared for the money. (I learned properly 40 hrs a weeks, about a year into working as a apprentice)
Great job!
That’s the problem with lots of companies and lead men. They just point to a helper where to go and do. Very few of us are fortunate to have good instructors.
@@StephenBrewer89 Yep.
I totally agree with @josuebrunomora. I've watched several videos since I will start working as a trainee soon and this is the first video that made sense to me. 😊 Or maybe i am a little slow lol
I’m not an electrician but I am a DIY handyman and have done many electrical jobs for my own house and friends, family and Sidejob clients. I must say this was by far the best explanation on how to wire a 3 way switch I ever seen! Everything was explained step by step and why you do those steps and demonstrated in uncomplicated manner. Thank you sir for doing that excellent how to video👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks so much for the kind words! And thanks for your hard work as a handyman!
I hvave known how to wire a three way for decades , but refreshers are never wasted ..this is likely the best tutorial ever ...without a doubt.
Thanks so much JD!
I’m an apprentice and my next class gonna be essentially on 3-way & 4-way switching. By watching this tutorial, I assume that I’m well prepared to demonstrate how to wire a 3-way switch. Thank you for mentoring a large group of new electricians
Best wishes!
I've seen 100s of videos talking about 3 way switches and never understood them 100% this man has made SO EASY for me to understand it.... Thank you
Great to hear, my pleasure!
As an Electricians apprentice I greatly appreciate this content! You are very thorough in your explanation of everything, making sure to use the correct terminology and explain things in detail. Thank you for making this video!
Thanks so much Yonnie! Best wishes with your apprenticeship!
I like how you keep it short and simple other channels have like an hour long video just for a three-way
Thanks so much Luis! Have a great weekend!
Lol he said Short.
When it comes to three ways I only need 5 minites.
Yes, well done.
I was so proud of myself years ago. I drew out a diagram of a three way switch and figured out it works. This may not seem like much to some but for me it was awesome. I just wished my dad had lived long enough for me to have shown him how they work.
Sounds great!
I've probably watched a dozen different videos on 3 way switch wiring. Yours is the first I fully understand. Your teaching method is logical and sequential. Not a whole lot of extra talking that distracts from the subject. I appreciate your talent, your concise explanation and demonstrations. Teaching is a gift.
Thanks so much and best wishes!
This is probably the best most self explanatory video on this I’ve ever seen. Thank you
Wow, thanks!
I wish you were my teacher for literally everything in life. So well-explained and well-prepared!
Thanks so much!
This is the best description of 3-way wiring I have seen! Thank you for taking the time to explain. You really helped me out.
Glad it helped! Thanks Darrin!
100% the BEST 3 way switch video I've seen. Thanks!
Thanks so much!
I have looked at numerous videos to understand the concept of installing 3 way switches and your video is by far the best I've seen. You made it very easy to understand how it works by looking at your video and listening to your explanation. Thank you
Thanks so much Luis!
When I was testing for my journeyman electrician license, this was actually one of the questions. That was so long ago, and I am retired, but I love your instructional videos. It brings back so many fond memories of working as a journeyman electrician. Thank You Sir!
My pleasure! Thanks so much!
As an apprentice, I have never had a journeyman explain this to me. Most times, I have to resort to UA-cam videos, to get grasp of how and why things are done. Thank you so much for your great videos!🙏🏼
Glad to help! Best wishes!
Same here, this channel is awesome
@@claudineyesteves Thanks!
Now this is my kinda learning, not learning from book. But learning from someone hands on. I learned much faster, and save thousands. I always had the most respect learning from someone whose willing to show me rather then read it to me. Thanks muchly my dude. Greatly appreciate it 👍
My pleasure. I also learn the best from someone who is kind enough to show me what they know. Everyone is really good at something and I like it when that knowledge is shared.
Thank you very much for clear explanation. Actually I told my boss to raise. He told me when you learned all this stuff and then I will raise your salary so I think so. You will be the one who raised my salary because I learned everything from you. thank you very much from you Once again
You deserve it! You've been studying hard, and now for the raise! Best wishes!
Great video. I’ve been in electronics for 30 years and this was clearly described for anyone and was not a bunch of watching someone screwing connectors. One of the much better videos I’ve seen
Thanks so much!
Thanks Sparky ! You're an electrical genius. After spending a full day screwing around blindly without any good results , I then found you on you tube. What a super detailed explanation that I was able to follow and fix my 3 way switch wiring. Thanks from all of us in the house. :)
You're so welcome Scott! Great job!
The Scotty Kilmer of electricity.
Gold
Rev up your receptacles!
Bill.you are the best buddy nobody can explain it better than you.
Sparky, I desperately needed this!!! Finally realized why my installations don't "function" properly.
Great to hear. Thanks Alan!
You made a certified electrician out of me, I haven't heard this explained this good since HS (79) good job!
Thanks so much John!
This is the most comprehensive simplistic example I've ever seen done.. Great Job Sir
Thanks so much!
Glad I stumbled across your channel as I try to self-teach all these DIY electrical insights I've been kicking myself for not knowing for years. Subscribed. You present your knowledge in an understandable way and I can tell you have a chill personality. Happy to learn from you :)
Thanks so much! ⚡
Best explanation of a 3 way switch ever
Thanks so much!
This is the Scotty Kilmer of building electrical!
Rev your receptacles! :)
@@SparkyChannel ... 🤣👌spot on!
Fantastic tutorial sir. I am looking forward to more of your quality teaching.
Baahaaa I thought that exact thing
Yes you are spot on. It’s ironic that they BOTH have similar voices - Scotty’s being more irritating of course. Scotty is a UA-cam master in my view . He makes a boatload of money each month I’m certain.
@@NavyVet34 Sometimes I'm editing my videos and I say a phrase and I can't believe how much I sound like him. Not all the time though, just certain phrases. :)
I put on an additional master bedroom this wiring explination was the best I've seen no ever stated why the power line coming in was the common and why the light line was the common, now I get it thanks very much!!!
What a terrific, simple to follow + understand tutorial. As a non-electrician DIYer, how you wired the switches makes perfect logical sense..both up/both down=light is off. My electrician and I disagree with this arrangement but to me it’s logical.
Thanks!
Glad it helped! Thanks!
Yes! Great Video Bill! Was waiting to see if you would redo this one! Thank you.
Hi Darrin! Great to hear from you. I wanted to finish my EMT bending series before starting the wiring series. I was really happy with how the EMT series turned out, 22 videos in all. And of course I'll keep up with the tool reviews. Have a great weekend!
Me too! Probably like yourself, I saw Bill's video on this years ago and it is likely the best refresher tutorial around outside of actually being hands-on.
@@JustOneRedSoloCup Thanks again! :)
@@JustOneRedSoloCup Absolutely, I loved his last video and was so disappointed when I figured out what happened and that it has been lost. I've been waiting for him to do another and am so appreciative that Bill has. While I easily learned on his first video, I would refer everyone who needed help to it. His tutorial is easy to follow along for everyone that's needed help to do it. Easily the best video found on UA-cam.
@@darrinward7815 Thanks Darrin!
thank you sir. this is the clearest and easiest explanation for 3 ways switches I have seen.
Thanks so much!
Mr. Sparky. Thank you very much for such a well-done video. I've got an issue with a pre-existing 3-way switch that's giving me a hard time. You video is the best and clearest tutorial I've seen yet. I especially like your attention to detail regarding the carrier wires (red to red, black to black) and wrapping the switches with electrical tape. I've subscribed to your channel, so I don't forget where to find you.
Excellent! Best wishes!
Super helpful and I suggest this guy for diy guys lookin to learn about wiring switches/outlets. He makes it pretty easy to understand and offers solid explanation.
Thanks so much!
Phenomenal video. I'm about to add a second switch exactly like this to control an existing light from two separate rooms and this video has sured up my confidence in getting the job done correctly. Thanks!
"this video hasn't been sponsored by anybody, so I just used what I thought were the best tools" 🤣
This man is doing youtube right!
Thanks so much!
Your an amazing teacher! I’m glad I watched this all the way through
THIS IS THE BEST 3WAY VIDEO..
CONGRATULATIONS!!
I used the Wago connectors this weekend for the first time and I think they are the best thing. User friendly, reusable, easy to use, compact and I feel confident that I have a good connection
Excellent!
This is the best 3-way switch tutorial out there. I like the redundancy of bonding the boxes as well.
Thanks so much!
I had to study electrical for my plumbing exam and now UA-cam won’t stop recommending me this channel lol
Sorry about that. thanks for watching Sparky Channel though!
@@SparkyChannel haha dont be sorry your vid on how to wire a 20v gfcl saved me in practical
Awesome video!, top notch as always. Btw, does
anyone think he sounds like Scotty Kilmer, or is it just me?
Thanks! Nah, I don't sound like Scotty.
😂😂 I thought the exact same thing ( Scotty)
I always swap around the red and black travellers on the second switch. (The "less logical" way with the travellers crossed.)
This means that the homeowner gets to walk into the house the first time and see all the lights off with all the switches in the down position. It's just a little nice clean touch to make everything look a little more professional (kind of like putting all the faceplate screws in vertical)
Ocd?
U mean I'm not the only one that sets the screws symmetrical
That's excellent!
Not sure why this video popped in my feed, but am glad it did. I’ve had to install hundreds of these over a 30 year span and had to learn 3 way switches on my own in the early 80’s the “Library” way. Great tutorial.
Great to hear, thanks!
I have no knowledge of electrical components but after watching this video, I feel like I could do this. This was the most informative video I’ve ever saw about installing switches. Thank you for your attention to detail.
Glad I could help! Thanks Jeffery!
By far the best video I've seen explaining 3 way switches, thank you!
My pleasure, thanks!
Clear and concise.
Can you please do a video(s) demonstrating the other 67 ways you can wire a three way circuit? Or is it 48? 96? Whichever…. 💪🏽
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this I learned this in high-school but I forgot sadly but not anymore thanks to you
Glad I could help! Thanks!
I am so fortunate to have stumbled upon this video! I had wired two dark bronze dining room switches, I thought, exactly as the old beige switches. However, one switch didn't work correctly . . . until today!!!!!! Others who posted are correct - you are an EXCELLENT teacher! I rewired the bronze switches (one with a dimmer) exactly as you instructed and, ta da!!!! They both work perfectly now!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping me work through my problem!
Fantastic, good job Bruce! My pleasure, thanks!
And The Oscar Goes to the Best Tutorial video the Decade The Electrician that Knows Best”.
And to the Best Tutorial Guide instructor… THANK YOU NOW EVERYTHING (almost everything) MAKES SENSE…
Always is good to know about eléctrical lines and how they go that’s super nice to heard it from this gentlemen and the way he splain. How to do everything. Thanlks
Thanks Armando!
That was excellent made and explained video,thank you
My pleasure, thanks!
There should be a link to your channel in the codebook, amazing explanation, good job!
LOL! Thanks Francisco!
Pretty basic operation but excellent tutorial for new diyers. Glad to hear the term 'traveler wires' You make it so easy to follow, great job!
Thank you very much!
I've been an apprentice for a couple of months now and understanding three-way switches just floored me - thanks so much for such a great explanation!
No problem, thanks!
Never commented on any video before but this was an excellent tutorial ....thank u
Thanks so much Rudy! I feel honored to be the channel to receive your first comment!
THERE IS NO WAY THAT YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS FROM SOMEONE THAT CLEARLY SHOWS BY LOOKING AT HIS HANDS THE TIME THAT HE HAS BEEN ON THAT FIELD. IN OTHER WORDS NOTHING BUT A HARD CORE KNOWLEDGEABLE XPERIENCE GUY
Thanks Marco!
Love the pace and clear explanations. Subbed
Welcome aboard! Thanks!
best explanation and showing of installation for DIYers. Everything is right in front of you instead of going back and forth from one area to another. thank you
Great to hear, thanks Garry!
Great video, very informative. I've retired 3 years now after 40 plus years in mining. Half of it as millwright the other half as an electrician. And this presentation is about as easy to understand as any that I've been fortunate to learn and practice. Many of the wiring scenarios I've learned on were on lab set ups such as on this video. Great job👍😎
Thanks Saul!
You're a class act, Sparks!
Thanks Garrett!
I followed this to a T and it worked perfectly. Just sucks now I have two light switches about 4 inches apart. 😥
LOL!
Thank u for doing this. Educating people is God's way of sharing our gifts from him. Please show the 4 way lighting system.
Please see: How to Wire a 4-Way Switch System: ua-cam.com/video/p_8ZWtuo7KE/v-deo.html
That's a wonderful way to look it, very motivational too!
I've been electrician for 22 years already know this stuff. But I enjoyed watching your videos.
Good to hear! Thanks!
I've had to redo six 3 way switches. I've had to watch this video every single time! You'd think I'd be able to do it without this video by now!
Thank you!
Glad it helped! Good job!
Nice😁 Whattya think of those wago's? If I don't make a twisted joint myself, I just don't have a good feeling about it. Kind of like wire nuts advising that you don't twist the wires. I get a of lighting issue calls and its mostly un-twisted pairs arcing inside of the wire nut from a bad connection. The directions don't mention that the wires would have to be absolutely perfect with no tension on either side to not have any problems. My edit was a misspelling. I wish UA-cam would stop putting up that edited notification
I agree. Mechanical connections are better. Wago makes u get phone calls
@@drekelley2352 I've only used them with factory lighting
(luminaire) connections. Never like they're being used in the video. Haven't been on a job yet where they've been hanging around in bags to use.
I mentioned this in another comment, but they are excellent products. Once the lever nut is locked in you cannot pull it out without extreme force. These are not like the push in connectors, the locking lever secured the wire very tightly. Stupid easy to use and quick.
@@aziltener Copy. Duly noted
Who would give this video a thumbs down?? It's almost ridiculous to do that.
Thanks so much!
i like those connectors.. i usually use nuts... Wago needs to pay you bc i just bought some bc of this video, thanks.
Wago doesn't pay me anything I just like them. Thanks!
FINALLY found the best 3 way switch vdo on the internet. I've watched 7-8 vdo's and your's is the most understandable and simple by far. The way you presented the layout was the magic. Didn't even need to use a graphic schematic layout. Thanks very much Mr Sparky.
Thanks, Happy Holidays!
I've worked in the electrical field for over 40 years. It amazes me the licensed and experienced electricians that can't wire up a 3 way switch..... I'm glad because I have been called out numerous times to fix a 3 way and it is money in the pocket...
I've seen a lot of very weird things in my career as well.
Thank you for your videos. I have learned a lot, and it's really helped me out!
You're very welcome! Thanks Mike!
Best demonstration ever. thank you sir.
No problem, thanks!
In my experience, this is the least common configuration of the three-way switch but you did a great job in explaining the theory of how a three-way switch operates. Not sure why you used the excessively large #12 wire for lights but if I had one piece of advice, it would be to throw away those wago lever nuts. Teach your subscribers how to properly twist the conductors together and install wire nuts. The bulk of my electrical expertise is diagnostics and troubleshooting and I can tell you without a doubt that those 'quick connect' wiring solutions that homeowners find on the shelf at home Depot or other home centers are very prone to failure.
I've never really understood 3 way switches until this video with an easy to understand explanation. Thank you!
My pleasure!
This is the best demonstration of wiring a 3-way switch that I am aware of. Excellent presentation with great close up camera work. Thank you!
Thanks so much!
Hey sparky. What if I wanted to add a dimmer? Could it be either switch?
Good question
Could it be both switches?
I believe it could be only one switch. My research shows either switch?
Best explanation ever. Thanks so much for the video
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
Once I started using the WAGO connectors there was no going back to wire nuts.
I understand!
This is one of the best wiring advice videos I've ever seen! Your explanation is simple and direct. I tried to explain the process to someone and they just couldn't understand it verbally. I found your video and then it made perfect sence to him. Thank you!
Fantastic! Thanks so much and thanks for sharing the video!
This is the best video on 3 way switches I've found yet. You sir are a great teacher. Thank you.
i agree with you
Thanks so much!
Thanks!
I once had to wire a chandelier with 15 switches. 13 4-ways and 2 3ways
It was at Parris island
Wow!
@@SparkyChannel I know right
I didn't know that Scotty Kilmer was also an electrician.
LOL!
Wow I have been taught by 6 different people from 2 different companies over a year and what actually ends up making sense is your 16 minute video thank you so much 👍🏻
I'm very glad to help, thanks!
As an electrician, you sir are a godsend. Thank you for educating people in how to do this correctly with the best instructions I've ever seen.
Thanks so much Jordan!
Pretty sure this is scotty Kilmer just as an electrician
Rev up your receptacles! :)
Flawless video!
Thanks so much Mitch!
U explain everything so cool that's thanks
Thanks Luis!
This is the best video of its type that clearly stated which wire should be the black common, which I have tried to find out. Thank you for this clarification.
Great to hear, thanks!
I thought I was pretty good at wiring, my dimmer and switch stumped me. It took your video to show that the wire going back to the light went in the "load" slot. I messed around moving wires for an hour. Great video sir!!
Glad it helped. Good job Dan!
Well done sir. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, thanks!
@ I’m going to have to take pics and write my issue and email it to you. See if you can figure out the answer to my problem on my 3-way. 🤔👍
A friend of mine was shocked when he found out I wasn’t a good electrician 😳
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LOL!
Aren't you scottie Kilmer! Starting a new channel I see
OK, I admit it. LOL!
Welp, now I can't unhear this lol
I was thinking the same thing the entire video.
Just bought a house with an electrical system from the late 50s...and 80s...and now. Definitely needs some work and these videos have definitely helped increase my knowledge
Right on!
sir, you're a gem! i just watched your "troubleshooting" video, different than this one, and i now have a properly working 3 way light in our hallway! i've attempted to fix a 3 way not working right for a year now and this video simplified it! the way you explained it made it simple!! the way you showed how to isolate the 2 travelers was the tip i needed! that and being certain which posts on the switch are the line/ load. thank God for people like you! i watched several youtube videos that were useless.
Glad I could help! Sometimes the details are what make the difference.