How to Wire a 4 Way Switch
Turn off electric power., Return to location you plan to wire and use current detector to verify that there is no electric flow to that box.
2 Steps
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Turn off electric power.
Locate circuit breaker box.
Identify the circuit breaker that controls electricity in the area where you will be working.
Turn off that circuit breaker. -
Step 2: Return to location you plan to wire and use current detector to verify that there is no electric flow to that box.
If it lights up, you did not identify the correct circuit breaker and need to return to the circuit breaker box and start over.
If it does not light up, there is no current, and it is safe to proceed
Detailed Guide
Locate circuit breaker box.
Identify the circuit breaker that controls electricity in the area where you will be working.
Turn off that circuit breaker.
If it lights up, you did not identify the correct circuit breaker and need to return to the circuit breaker box and start over.
If it does not light up, there is no current, and it is safe to proceed
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