How To Wire A Hallway With Two Switches - 3-Way Switches And Outlets Explained
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- Опубліковано 18 чер 2024
- In this video I show you how to wire a hallway with two switches. 3-Way switches are explained. I also go over hallway outlet codes as well. I will be rough wiring a three way switch on a 20 AMP circuit. Recessed lights are what I will be lighting the hallway with. Hope this video helps you out!
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Timestamps
Intro: 00:00
Hallway wiring 101 00:36
3-Way switch diagram 03:00
How to layout the lighting down a hallway 04:57
Height to place an outlet 05:58
How to staple outlet wire 06:51
Hallway switches explained 07:09
Hallway wiring walk through 09:27
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Hey team! Listed below are the timestamps you can use to navigate the video 👇
Hallway wiring 101 00:36
3-Way switch diagram 03:00
How to layout the lighting down a hallway 04:57
Height to place an outlet 05:58
How to staple outlet wire 06:51
Hallway switches explained 07:09
Hallway wiring walk through 09:27
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Thanks! I just tried to make my videos as if I was training a new hire. I appreciate you watching!
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Thanks Lou! Making these videos is how I learned 😃. I Appreciate your comment!
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Thanks friend, this was most helpful
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This is one of the easiest wiring videos to understand for three way switches. Keep up the great work. Your channel will grow in no time.
Thanks Austin! I try to keep it easy to digest. Most things in construction isn’t too complicated once you study it. Thanks for watching!
It's also a good idea to label line and load on the wire sheathing - not always needed, but is a nice touch if there are helpers who were absent when initial install was done. More so it makes for extra neatness with consistency of installation throughout the house. Great Video as usual!
Oh yeah that’s definitely a good idea especially if you have people helping you like you said. I will be wiring the switches myself so I will know how I wired it. Thanks a lot for your input! I love hearing tips from viewers!
@@TheExcellentLaborer I fired them all. Yep. Every last one of them!! I fly solo now as It works best with just me and Louis and Ralph - not to mention it minimizes liability and there is no Pete n Re-Pete to undo and redo what they inevitably will mess up
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Another great one Josh, thanks 👍🏻
Thanks a lot!
Another great one Josh, thanks
You are welcome!
Good job I would like to do it , I have knowledge about electrical work but I have not job or somebody to help me to practice like you to be in the field
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you Sir!
You are welcome!
Your videos are great! I’ve watched several and they’re very informative.
I have a question regarding installing romex.
In a new construction environment, instead of running your romex horizontally through your walls is it an acceptable practice to run
up a wall and overhead and then come down the wall at your next desired
location?
My concern would be that the romex could stepped on if there is an open attic area above. Are there code restrictions regarding doing this?
Any comments would be appreciated. Thx.
Fantastic video and very well explained. Channel is growing fast and you deserve every like and view. SOOOO happy for you Josh!!
Thanks Thor! I know hallway wiring isn’t a super popular topic but I know it could help someone out there. I appreciate your support friend and I mean that!
Same here your great 👍
Thanks Bruno! I try to upload twice a week so stay tuned!
How do you do the low voltage wiring from panel for AC?
These videos are awesome! Very straightforward and simplified for all stages of learners to construction. 5 star Chanel all the way !!! Thanks Josh!
Hey Matt! The goal I have always had was to make construction easy to learn on UA-cam. I feel like everyone should have the opportunity to build their own house if they desire to. Thanks a lot Matt for watching!
What is the code for using 12/2 with White labeled as a traveler? Reason i ask is what if you have multiple 3 ways in a box. Do I have to run 12/3 for each of the switches?
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Thanks Daenerys!
Can you put just a regular light in the hallway?
Have maybe a 8 hallway and had to install a duplex receptacle when I installed my central vac system. A few years later purchased an LED night light with built in photo eye. Bottom halve is a receptacle. So nice having a automatic two level night light in any hallway. Never a fan of the cheap flimsy blue light special garbage blue wall cases. Best practice is to use quality fiberglass or metal boxes. Fiberglass boxes easier to seal and provide a longer fire rating then the cheap blue plastic boxes. Ha
So would the hallway plug and switches be on their own breaker or would that one plug be apart of the breaker in the bedroom and the hallway lights/switches on a breaker by themselves?
It all depends on how you want to wire it. Its your call. Either way will be fine. Hope that helps!
I do most hall way with motions switch..)
Can I run my 12/2 home run to the 3 way switch, then run 14/3 from switch to switch, then 12/2 from there to the lights? This is because I have a ton of 12/2 romex and want to only buy 14/3 for the short distance
Just run 12-3 lol
Thanks for sharing!👍🏼
No problem. Thanks for watching!
Curious, what would you name them?
I’m only 13 but I am thinking about being an engineer so this might help
Welp time to skip my civics project for this
I’m gonna fail
I’m glad to see the youth interested in construction. Good luck with your studies!
@@TheExcellentLaborer thanks I ended up doing my civics project and got an A on it 😎
Does it matter if your lights are first, middle or at the end in respect to coming from the breaker box?
Are you referring to coming from the switch? Actual lights would never be hooked to a panel box directly.
@@TheExcellentLaborer Yes coming from the switch.
For the smoke detector, 14/3 , it can come from the switch?
If the circuit is 15 AMP it shouldn't be a problem. Hope that helps!
Can anyone answer my question because there are no videos for this. How do you install 2 3 way switches in a double gang box??
What if you bought a house that has recessed lights not 4.5 feet apart?
I'm here! 👍🏻
Hey Austin!
I just wired them all together. Oops! Something just popped. Now my lights are out. Help!!
Where are you based out of
USA!
Is Josh your name?
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Thanks! I will take your feedback seriously. I appreciate that. You are welcome. Thanks for watching!
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Another great one Josh, thanks
Thanks a lot for watching!
Why are you using #12 wire?
Hi Alfredo! I use 12 wire so I can put it on a 20 amp circuit. I feel like it’s just easier to not have to think about if I’m going to use 14 two or 12 two. If I use 12 wire I know I have plenty of room for amperage. Thanks for watching!
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Drill bits… get those supplies listed.
They are in the electrical list now!
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What fool started calling them "3-way switches" when the only possible light fixture conditions are ON and OFF? If I unscrew a light bulb to turn it on/off is it a 3-way bulb?
Haha this comment is great! Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer I calls 'em like i sees 'em boss.
There are 3 terminals rather than 2.
Why are you usung 12/2 for the switches and led lights? Thats so unnecessary... 14 guage is plenty
Anyone else here trying to a solve circuit problem from their grade 9 science class? 😄
Do you know there’s about six ways to wire a three-way switch I bet you didn’t know that
Follow the national electrical code not your town code not your local building codes national electrical code if you’re going to have videos on his channel you should least know what you’re talking about when it comes to the Code book
Another great one Josh, thanks
No problem! Thanks for watching!
Another great one Josh, thanks
I appreciate that!