2 Way Wiring Switch. Wiring a two way switch. When wiring a 2-way switch circuit all your really doing is controlling the power flow Switching offon to the load a light lamp outlet ceiling fan etc.
They are wired so that operation of either switch will control the light. You can observe in the schematic that both the COM terminals are connected together. Two way switching allows you to control a light from two locations.
A two way switch has 3 terminals.
Connect the white wire with the white wire the black wire with the black wire and either splice the red wire with the black wire or attach it to the black wires source. This is very useful in a number places particularly hallways and stairs. A 2 Way Switch Wiring Diagram with Power Feed from the Switch light. The cable consist of a black wire a white wire and a bare copper wire.
