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Single-pole, 3 way, 4 way...what's the difference?

If it is just a single switch going to the light...the single is fine. If you have 2 switches on a light, get the three way...


A great book to buy about basic wiring, codes and everything a home owner needs/ should know.

 
Originally posted by: dartworth
If it is just a single switch going to the light...the single is fine. If you have 2 switches on a light, get the three way...


A great book to buy about basic wiring, codes and everything a home owner needs/ should know.



Word, I bought that book and it is amazing.
 
Originally posted by: dartworth
If it is just a single switch going to the light...the single is fine. If you have 2 switches on a light, get the three way...


A great book to buy about basic wiring, codes and everything a home owner needs/ should know.

great! I just got a $50 GC to Amazon
 
single pole - one light

3 way - 1 light, 2 switches.. think threesome 😛
(eg. a switch at alternate ends of a hall, with a light in the middle)
 
Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
Originally posted by: dartworth
If it is just a single switch going to the light...the single is fine. If you have 2 switches on a light, get the three way...


A great book to buy about basic wiring, codes and everything a home owner needs/ should know.



Word, I bought that book and it is amazing.

I have that book, as well. Good stuff.
 
Originally posted by: dquan97
Originally posted by: dartworth
If it is just a single switch going to the light...the single is fine. If you have 2 switches on a light, get the three way...


A great book to buy about basic wiring, codes and everything a home owner needs/ should know.

great! I just got a $50 GC to Amazon



If you don't want to wait, they carry it at Home Depot too...
 
Bunch of weenies. I overclocked mine to a five way!

If you're using incandescent lights, why not go to a dimmer? Saves electricity, and the light bulbs. It can also be swapped out and used elsewhere if you want, so it's always a good investment. I put them in all the rooms of our apartment, then took them when we left.
 
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