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, 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
Commercial 3 Way Toggle -Switch White 20A-120/277V
Features include:
- Commercial grade is designed to with stand rigorous commercial environments
- 3-Way Toggle Switch 20A, 120/277V
- Made of GE Lexan
- Steel mounting strap Zinc-Plated for corrosion resistance
- Washer-type break-off plaster ear for best flush alignment
- Captive mounting screws
- Accepts #12 or #14 Stranded or Solid Copper Wire (Push-in #14 Soild Only)
- Back and side wiring for easy installation
- Large head combination screws for quick wiring
- Easy Access Green Hex Head Ground Screw
- Copper Wire Only
- Temperature Rating: -40;F to 167;F
- UL 94V-2 Flame Rating
- UL listed
- Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece
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