How NOT to Wire Light Switches in 2024 (New Rules)

Other Video Links here>> California 3-Way - https://youtu.be/AeXFe5ghmKQ Chicago 3-Way - https://youtu.be/Ky48x6LxuYA

I got an eerie feeling during the description of the 3-way and 4-way circuits. Then I realized my father had described this to me in almost exactly the same way in nearly the exact same words when I was a kid... 60 years ago. Great explanation, great channel.

Thanks for the explanation! When I was a teenager, I figured out the three-way wiring schematic for the SPDT switches. Now, decades later, I couldn't figure it out in several tries. The diagrams are a huge help.

Thank you very much John. This is probably the easiest to follow explanation of 3-way switch wiring I have seen on YouTube.

That is the best description of iow to 3 and 4 ways. I've done them before but always takes me longer to watch the videos 4 times than actuslly wire it in. Yours was clear and concise

I have installed many complicated four-way circuits and three-way circuits in properties, I always draw it out, most of these have included conduit and Romex wiring, so if you have a complicated switch locations just draw it all out and start connecting the dots then figure out how many wires you need between each point and how you’re going to get them there, for example you have a four-way circuit that might have four switches, one by the back sliding door, one out on the patio somewhere in a wall, one upstairs in the bedroom and another by the gate coming into the backyard this is a complex circuit Only in the fact that you will have to figure out how to get all the wire from where it needs to go and then to all the different lighting just draw it out start figuring out your runs and it’s very simple at that point

Going to the switch first, then the light, seems the most logical method. It keeps the wire colors consistent so the homeowner can easily tell what's what if they ever change out switches or lights.

This is exactly what YouTube is great for. Thank you for the great video.

Excellent explanation of both the proper way to wire a single pole and three-way switch, but also the changes resulting from the code changes!

New to your channel, and you enticed me with options 1 and 2 that are not compliant but you didn't explain. Leading me to look them both up. They are marvelous rube goldberg class craziness! Best when used with knob and tubes, I bet, for that extra zing. Seriously, thanks for a great video.

I really enjoy this channel. Very easy to understand, no swearing, code updates, just great overall!! I did want to mention that I just wired a 4-way switch and it had 2 black screws and 2 gold screws. Thanks for the video!

Thanks for the video! That was very helpful. I always get confused about 3 ways for some reason. But that made a lot of sense. Thank You!!

Appreciate the video, especially learning there are new wiring codes. 👨🏿‍🔧

I always include a neutral in a switch box. There are some switch devices today that require one and I've seen people use the ground as the neutral leg in these situations causing a dangerous situation down the line for whoever works on that circuit in the future.

thanks for the update !

You've made this easier for me to understand for sure. I could not diagram it out without watching this video multiple times. But for a first time viewing it was very very clear.

Thanks for the new code information and diagrams.

Nice explanation. Never heard of a Chicago 3way or a California 3way. would loved to have heard what they were. Checked and found another YouTube video that described them.

Excellent video. My jurisdiction is 10 years behind the current code and the inspector is more concerned with the lenght of ground wires than the absence of a neutral. People who pull homeowner permits don't realize problems they will encounter if they want to take advantage of new technology and this video is exceptional.

Thanks for the code update. I was not aware there was a change. Excellent description and drawings of acceptable circuits.