Electrical 101

3-Way Decora Switch Wiring

The diagrams below show the conventional wiring for 3-way toggle switches. Unfortunately, not all 3-way switches are wired the conventional way. See 3-Way Switch Variation for another way 3-way switches may be wired.

If you have any problems with these switches, it may be best to call an electrician.

Right switch is toggled up to open the path, light is off.

Left switch is toggled down to create a continuous path, light is on.

Diagram 3

Diagram 4

Both switches are toggled down to create an open path, light is off.

Left switch is toggled up to create a continuous path, light is on.

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

3-Way Decora Switches

3-way decora switches have 1 common and 2 traveler terminals. However the location of the terminals is different than on 3-way toggle switches. Find 3-Way Decora Switches

Travelers can be wired in either of the below examples.