Terry Loves Bellevue & Kirkland
425-649-5683, Top Rated Plumber 1-877-808-5683
Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: Can I use a (mistakenly purchased) 3-way switch as a single pole switch?

Threaded View

  1. 05-21-2012, 12:05 PM #1
    Erico
    Erico is offline
    DIY Member Erico's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    NY
    Posts
    68

    Default Can I use a (mistakenly purchased) 3-way switch as a single pole switch?

    It's a double (rocker/decora) switch I intend to separately switch two fixtures.

    There are three brass screws marked B1, A1, and A2. And two black "common" screws.

    I saw the electrician at my mother-in-laws kitchen job jump some wires to use a three way dimmer as a single pole. Just didn't watch him close enough.

    picture attached
    Attached Images Attached Images  
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. triplex breaker 20/20/20 single 2 pole 20a, dual COMMON TRIP 1 pole 20a?
    By mrpedal in forum Electrical Forum discussion & Blog
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 03-01-2012, 08:32 PM
  2. single 'master' 3-way? switch at top of the stairs controlling 2+ zones downstairs?
    By easy e in forum Electrical Forum discussion & Blog
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 12-19-2010, 09:34 AM
  3. Adding a Single Pole switch coming drawing power from 3 way switch
    By eduvall in forum Electrical Forum discussion & Blog
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 10-22-2009, 07:10 AM
  4. 240v 2 pole grounding switch to receptacle
    By RileyD in forum Electrical Forum discussion & Blog
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 04-08-2009, 04:36 PM
  5. 1 pole, 2 wire or 2 pole 3 wire switch for water heater?
    By bigtime in forum Electrical Forum discussion & Blog
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 11-04-2007, 05:13 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules