How To Wire 2 Switches To Control One Light

How To Wire 2 Switches To Control One Light. Check all wires for current with your voltage tester. Technical name of the switch is SPDT i.e. 'Single Pole Double Through' switch.

Wiring diagram for 2 switches on 1 light (Larry Ward)

Here is what I have in the box for the switches Knowing how to wire a light that is controlled by two switches as opposed to one is a helpful skill. The second switch looks just like a normal switch. Maybe post a picture of the switch itself?

The second controls an outlet and I realized months later that power is always on, the switch has no affect.

Or you might have a light switch already wired, but want to add an outlet on that In this first example, I'll be wiring a one-gang junction box that holds one single switch, and that switch controls one single pendant light.

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You need 'Two Way' and not 'three way' as wrongly mentioned in the earlier answer. Some "smart" switches, which can be controlled by smartphones and other wireless devices, require a neutral wire to maintain a wireless. How Two way control light bulb connection is works.