One wire comes in from the power source, and one wire goes out to the light(s). A 3-way switch adds two terminals for travelers, which connect two 3-way switches together.

If you do have this wire, Donnelly says to attach it to the green screw, which will be on your light switch. Step 5: Replace the switch plate Use a screwdriver to place the switch plate back on ...

In the diagram on the link they are using a three conductor cable after the first three way switch. Black, Red, and White with a separate ground.

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Put wire 2 where wire 3 was just before and finish up putting wire 3 where wire 1 was. Turn the power back on and see if the switches work correctly. If not, you’re one step away from success!

To make the wiring work flawlessly, so your husband becomes a lover of these switches, you install the same special three-wire cable between all the three- and four-way switches in the circuit.

One wire comes in from the power source, and one wire goes out to the light(s). A 3-way switch adds two terminals for travelers, which connect two 3-way switches together.