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3 Way Switch Wiring Diagram: More Than One Light

This diagram shows connections when the power comes into the first switch, on to the second switch and then on to two or more lights switched by the 3-way circuit.

Note that this configuration is easiest to do when utilizing the first method of 3-way circuits discussed previously in our ‘Wiring a Basic 3-Way Switch’ article or diagram.

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Gary

Can you please show me a wiring diagram for a three way switch with the power coming to the first switch and then three lights and
a three way switch at the end.

thank you!!
Careymark7mark

Why do you keep showing 2 switches there is only one switch and 4 lights. It is very confusing to the person trying to do this. STOP IT!!!!!
Jbd21753

I’ve used your site a number of times in the last couple years and it helped me greatly. TY
myron

your diagram is right on the money, with out it ,I would not have been able to get it right

thanks a lot
Rbudney

I have 2, 3 way switches side by side,power coming in white & black going to switch on left white on top black on right, other switch has white , red, black, from another switch in room. question is first switch on left is trying to control power to a outside lite fixture but both white and black whites are always hot?? why
neil mcg

It was wrong when I bought the house, now it is right. You rock!
GoldToy Box

Ok, I think this is the diagram I want but just to be sure. You’re showing two lights …. I have six lights. Just keep extending the tap to the additional lights.
Brett Copson

I am wiring my staircase there are 3 switches two lights one at the bottom and one at the top how do I wire it can you help me please ?

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