3-Way Toggle Switch Diagrams
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.
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.
3-Way Toggle Switch Animation
Travelers can be wired in either of the below examples.
Toggling either of the 3-way switches will cause a closed path to open, or an open path to close.
3-Way Toggle 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.
3-way toggle switches have 1 common and 2 traveler terminals. However the location of the terminals is different than on 3-way decora switches. Find 3-Way Switches
3-Way Toggle Switches
