Three light switches for single room

[rc7288]

I have a room with three doors. I'd like a light switch next to each door to turn on/off the lights when entering/exiting the room. Would I need one 4-way switch, and two 3-way switches? Would it be possible to use three 3-way switches? Thanks.

 

[nickelec]

3 -3 way switches will not work u need 3way 4way 3way.

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[charlie b]

Taking it a step further, you have to have a 3-way at the beginning and at the end of the run. But you can have as many 4-way switches in between as you wish. Finally, keeping in mind that I have no clue about the prices of such things, you can use nothing but 4-way switches, as long as you wire the first and the last as though they were 3-ways.

 

[blkmagik21]

This forum is for electricians not homeowners.


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[kwired]

This forum is for electricians not homeowners.


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OP profile says he is engineering student. Asking a general question of that nature is probably allowed. Asking for DIY advice is not.

 

[JFletcher]

I have a room with three doors. I'd like a light switch next to each door to turn on/off the lights when entering/exiting the room. Would I need one 4-way switch, and two 3-way switches? Would it be possible to use three 3-way switches? Thanks.

Yes. 3 way, 4 way, 3 way. There's no need to complicate matters by trying to use all 3 or 4 way switches. Is it possible to use 3 3 ways? I dont think so, not without getting into some odd/unconventional/not-code wiring.

Switches are dirt cheap anyway and any place that sells electrical will have both 3 and 4 way switches.