A normal switch has two terminals that are either connected or disconnected. A three-way switch has three terminals, and the switch connects the first terminal to either the second or the third terminal.
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Three Way Rocker Switch, 15 Amp, 120/277 Volt (White, Black, Ivory, Light Almond, Gray, Brown)
- Brand: Leviton
- Voltage: 120/277
- Amperage: 15
- Grounding: Self Grounding
- Body Material: Thermoplastic
- HP Rating: 1/2HP-120V 2HP-240V-277V
- Strap Material: Steel
- UL listed
- 10 year warranty
- See spec sheet for more info
Three Way Rocker Switch, 20 Amp, 120/277 Volt (White, Black, Ivory, Light Almond, Gray, Brown, Red)
- Brand: Leviton
- Voltage: 120/277
- Amperage: 20
- Grounding: Self-Grounding
- Body Material: Thermoplastic
- HP Rating: 1HP-120V 2HP-240V-277V
- Strap Material: Steel
- UL listed
- 10 year warranty
- See spec sheet for more info
Commercial Spec 3-Way Toggle Switch, 15 Amp, 120/277 Volt (White, Ivory, Light Almond, Brown)
- Brand: Leviton
- Voltage: 120/277
- Amperage: 15
- Body Material: Thermoplastic
- NEMA WD-1 & WD-6
- Strap Material: Steel
- UL listed
- 10 year warranty
- See spec sheet for more info
Three Way Rocker Switch, 15 Amp, 120/277 Volt (White, Black, Ivory, Light Almond, Gray, Brown)
- Brand: Leviton
- Voltage: 120/277
- Amperage: 15
- Grounding: Grounding
- Body Material: Thermoplastic
- HP Rating: 1/2HP-120V 2HP-240V-277V
- Termination: Quickwire Push-In & Side
- Strap Material: Steel
- UL listed
- 2 year warranty
- See spec sheet for more info
To create lights that operate with two separate switches, the electrician uses two special pieces of equipment in the circuit:
- Special switches known as three-way switches
- Special wire that has an extra red insulated wire along with the black and white wires within the sheath