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RAMAKANTA
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On & Off a Light Using Switches

05/15/2012 2:37 AM

how can wire up a light fixture so that any of N switches can turn it ON or OFF ??

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05/15/2012 3:00 AM

You need two 3-way switches, and a bunch of 4-way switches. Something like that.

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05/15/2012 11:52 AM

how to wire up using DPDT switches ..??

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05/15/2012 12:45 PM

There's a possibility we could get confused in terminology here.

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05/16/2012 4:35 AM

If in doubt, consult a qualified local electrician.

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05/15/2012 8:18 AM

Sorry old UK colours.

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Re: On & Off a Light Using Switches

05/22/2012 8:27 PM

What you need is one spdt switch with the armature connected to the source and another spdt with its' armature connected to the load with the other side of the load connected to neutral. In between the two spdt switches you can add as many dpdt switches as you desire to the switch legs, and any one of the switches will be capable of turning the light on or off, but be sure you have the dpdt switches wired as reversing switches...Clint
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