Wiring Diagrams » Indoor Wiring Diagrams

Wiring diagrams are very important, and help you in your home electrical projects. Indoor wiring diagrams for projects like wiring a receptacle, wiring a switch, wiring a 3-way switch, wiring a 4-way switch, or wiring a light fixture are covered in this section.

Typical wiring method for receptacle termination using pig-tails

Wiring Diagrams and Grounding – READ THIS FIRST!

Grounding is of the utmost importance, and every outlet and all the cables must have the grounding or earthing system present and connected properly. Continue reading →...

3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram Variation #3

This 3-way switch wiring diagram shows another method for wiring a three way switch circuit. Continue reading →...

Adding a Hot Receptacle to a 3-Way Switch

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3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram Variation #5

This diagram shows how to wire a 3-way switch circuit when you have power coming in to the first switch, then a 3-wire to the light, then a 3-wire from the light to the second switch. Contin...

3-Way Switch Diagram Variation #4

Power Into Light Box, and From Light Box to Switch #1 and Switch #2 The following diagram illustrates the power entering the light box, and from the light box to switch #1, and from the ligh...

How Do I Wire a 3-Way Switch to Control a Light PLUS Keep a Duplex Receptacle Hot

This is a question from a site visitor who was wanting to know how to wire a specific 3-way configuration. The twist comes with the addition of a new duplex receptacle which he wanted to k...

3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram Variation #1

Power Into Light and From Switch to Switch This wiring diagram illustrates the situation where the power comes into the light box first, and then on to switch #1, and switch #1 to switch #2....

3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram Variation #6

3-way switch wiring diagram variation #6: Multiple lights in the middle of two 3-way switches is shown in this detailed wiring diagram. Continue reading →...

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