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You've got two wires swapped


Posted by Jasper on September 30th, 2004 09:25 AM
In reply to Three way switch problem by Unregistered-MikeyBWindsurfer on September 30th, 2004 12:49 AM [Go to top of thread]

Note: Assume Power cable comes from the panel to the first outlet.

Note: Wire#1 and wire#2 are swapped at the first outlet, assuming you did nothing at the switches themselves.

Wire#1.Black wire (Hot) comming from panel does not connect to outlets. It continues to the switches. This is a HOT wire and is making the outlets hot.

Wire#2.Red or Black comming from Switches connects to copper terminal at the first outlet then continues to the copper terminal at the second outlet.

Wire#3.White wire (neutral) comming from power panel hooks to outlet silver terminal. It then continues to the other outlet. This wire does not go to the switchs. Just power panel to outlet#1 then to outlet#2

Wire#4. Copper wire (earth ground) ties to outlet#1 ground then continues to outlet#2 ground.

Adios... Jasper.

Jasper Castillo

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