(2) four-way switches
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allen wagner
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Re: (2) four-way switches
their is no code that says you can't have two 4-ways in the same circuit. all you have to worry about is voltage drop ,if the run is to long and wire size to small.
a wagner
p.s. info on wiring these divices costs.
[ December 30, 2005, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: allen wagner ]
their is no code that says you can't have two 4-ways in the same circuit. all you have to worry about is voltage drop ,if the run is to long and wire size to small.
a wagner
p.s. info on wiring these divices costs.
[ December 30, 2005, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: allen wagner ]
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Re: (2) four-way switches
Why would a electrical designer need to see a diagram?
[ December 30, 2005, 06:16 PM: Message edited by: iwire ]
Why would a electrical designer need to see a diagram?
[ December 30, 2005, 06:16 PM: Message edited by: iwire ]
pierre
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What is an "electrical designer"?
What is an "electrical designer"?
lawelectric
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Not sure what the "designer" is, but I can wire the four way (as many as I like), so that would make me an electrical designers boss.
Couldn't imagine saying I'm an "electrical designer" and ask a question like that.
Not sure what the "designer" is, but I can wire the four way (as many as I like), so that would make me an electrical designers boss.
Couldn't imagine saying I'm an "electrical designer" and ask a question like that.
Minuteman
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Seems I saw a diagran on the back of the box that a 4 way came in one time.
davedottcom
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Absolutely... no limit.
Do you design electrical prints?
Absolutely... no limit.
Do you design electrical prints?
LarryFine
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Re: (2) four-way switches
A diagram is not necessary. A 4-way switch has two light terminals and two dark terminals. The two light ones connect to the pair of travelers from the previous switch, and the two darks connect to the travelers of the next switch.
See: http://www.wfu.edu/~matthews/misc/switches/4WayAnimation.html
A diagram is not necessary. A 4-way switch has two light terminals and two dark terminals. The two light ones connect to the pair of travelers from the previous switch, and the two darks connect to the travelers of the next switch.
See: http://www.wfu.edu/~matthews/misc/switches/4WayAnimation.html
LarryFine
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Re: (2) four-way switches
Ah, The Journeyman Karate Kid: "Light on, light off; light on, light off..."
Ah, The Journeyman Karate Kid: "Light on, light off; light on, light off..."
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Re: (2) four-way switches
It should be noted that in this context, an electrical designer will not have an engineering degree, and will have to work under the supervision of a licensed PE. It should also be noted that the chances of an electrical designer knowing "everything" are about the same as an engineer, electrician, or inspector knowing "everything."
[ January 03, 2006, 12:19 PM: Message edited by: charlie b ]
In my world, that phrase describes a person who started a career as a drafter. After gaining experience in drafting electrical projects, the person is given assignments of increasing responsibilities that include making design decisions and drafting their own work. A senior electrical designer is an extremely valuable asset to an architectural engineering firm.
It should be noted that in this context, an electrical designer will not have an engineering degree, and will have to work under the supervision of a licensed PE. It should also be noted that the chances of an electrical designer knowing "everything" are about the same as an engineer, electrician, or inspector knowing "everything."
[ January 03, 2006, 12:19 PM: Message edited by: charlie b ]
Re: (2) four-way switches
Thanks Charlie B for sticking up for me!
It is true I started as a draftsman and have moved into the role of a junior electrical designer in the past year and a half. I was hired because I knew how to draft and I have been learning the in's and out's of the trade as I go. That was the first time I have tried to put together a system with two four-way switches. The boss was out of the office so I turned to this forum for help. I will say that a number of you could have a lot nicer in your replies. This is a place for help, not criticism. This has made me step back and rethink the critical remarks I have made about those in the trade, especially since I have been on the receiving end of the criticism.
I mean this sincerely: thanks for the help everyone!
hae
Thanks Charlie B for sticking up for me!
It is true I started as a draftsman and have moved into the role of a junior electrical designer in the past year and a half. I was hired because I knew how to draft and I have been learning the in's and out's of the trade as I go. That was the first time I have tried to put together a system with two four-way switches. The boss was out of the office so I turned to this forum for help. I will say that a number of you could have a lot nicer in your replies. This is a place for help, not criticism. This has made me step back and rethink the critical remarks I have made about those in the trade, especially since I have been on the receiving end of the criticism.
I mean this sincerely: thanks for the help everyone!
hae
allenwayne
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Re: (2) four-way switches
They make the cutest switches LOL LOL LOL
LarryFine
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