Matchless Adding A 3 Way Switch To An Existing Light

The source for this circuit is at an already existing light fixture and a 3 wire switch loop run from there to the switch box.

Adding a 3 way switch to an existing light. Yet here i am adding a switch to an existing light. Wiring diagram for a new switch and light. If i can do it so can you.

Now if you are trying to install a completely new 3 way circuit please my video with an article on how to. In this video i explain just how easy it is to add a three way switch to an existing single pole one switch lighting circuit. In this diagram a new switch and light are added to an already existing light switch.

That cable in turn connects to the second 3 way switch. It s likely you ll also need to replace the existing switch box with a larger one to accommodate the extra wires for the 3 way switch. Dominick amorosso decemberj 2012 110 volt electrical 11 comments 27439 views.

I am trying to add another light fixture to an existing 3 way circuit. This 3 wire switch loop satisfies the nec requirement of a neutral in the switch box. Either way complete these five steps for 3 way light switch wiring.

Here is a schematic but without the additional fixtures wired from the light 3. How to wire a three way switch to a existing single pole light switch circuit. Turn off the correct circuit at your electrical panel.