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Can a 4-way switch be used like a single pole switch. if so how is it wired?
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∙ 7y ago
Are you sure. They no longer produce a single pole switch in the color needed and we thought that a 4 - way could be sub'd.
There is no reason that it would not work, electrically. The problem may be that it doesn't meet electrical code. If you use two terminals on the same side of the switch as you would with single pole, it should work.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoYes, you can use a four way switch to switch a single circuit just like a single pole switch. You would need to establish with an ohm meter what the correct two of the four terminals that the switch has. There is no code rule that states what type of a branch circuit switch must be used. When installing the switch make sure that the positioning of the switch in the junction box is, toggle up for on and toggle down for off.
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∙ 7y agoNo, it cannot be used. Just purchase a .97 cent single pole switch.
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What does a 4 way switch do?
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Why are lights dim after the switch was replaced?
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What is the difference between single pole double throw switch and single pole single throw switch?
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What does a 4 way switch do?
For starters, a four way switch must be connected to either a four way switch or a three way switch on either side. Said differently, here are some common combinations: 3way---------4way-----------3way 3way---------4way-----------4way------------3way 3way---------4way-----------4way------------4way----------------3way etc. If you are using a four way switch anywhere in a circuit both ends must have three way switches. You can use as few as one four way between the three ways, or as many as you would like. First of all, connect your white (neutral) wire straight through every box, from the power source to the light fixture being controlled. That neutral has nothing to do with the switches. On your three way switches you will see two bright screws and one dark. (Excluding the green grounding screw). One three way switch will have its dark screw connected to the power source. Two wires will run from the bright screws to the next box (the 4 way switch box). Those two wires will connect to the two bright screws on one side of the four way. The four way also has dark screws, but two of them. Connect two wires to these two dark screws, and run them to the next switch box. If the next switch box is another 4 way, repeat this again and again until you get to the last switch (a three way). Wire the last three way as follows: the two wires coming from the previous 4 way go to the bright screws. The hot wire feeding the light fixture will be the one to connect to the single dark terminal of the last 3 way switch. That's it! As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND always use a meter or voltage indicatorto insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Radio doesn't work unless headlight switch is turned on?
The radio was wired wrong. Sounds like the hot wire for the radio was connected to the hot wire for the headlight switch.
Why are lights dim after the switch was replaced?
Because the juju has yet to be established in the new wiring. As soon as the juju takes hold, the light brightens. <<>> Recheck your wiring of the switch. It sounds like you may have wired two lights in series that may have been supplied from the one switch. Two lights from one switch have to be wired in parallel with each other. Use the discussion page if you need help with this problem
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