Eaton wiring 277v 15 amp 120 volt combination single pole toggle switch and pilot light with back and side wiring ivory 3 9 out of 5 stars 21 12 94 12.
Wiring 3 way switch with pilot light.
Keep in mind that there is a break a way fin tab same as in switch outlet combo which intact to the line hot terminal side i e.
As many of you know wiring a three way switch with a pilot light is a tricky business more complicated than just wiring two three way switches to control a light fixture.
Three wire cable runs between the switches and 2 wire cable runs to the light.
However the switch seems to like many of the others in our house follow some weird wiring pattern.
With a pair of 3 way switches either can make or break the connection that completes the circuit to the light.
We have a switch in the laundry room which controls a light in the garage.
Inspiring 3 way switch with pilot light diagram.
So i bought a switch with a pilot light and prepared to go to work.
The hot wire can be connected to the single brass or gold terminal instead of both terminals.
Image of new 3 way switch with pilot light diagram.
Most pilot light switches require the power source to be at the switch box such as your application.
Wiring a 3 way light switch.
Because the light fixture being controlled by these switches is not visible from inside the house i m using a combination switch that includes a pilot light.
The lighted pilot light may need the neutral wire for the operation of the pilot light.
So what you should see if you have correct 3 wire electrical cable romex is a black power white neutral and now a 3rd red wire.
The wiring connections for a pilot light switch so you can see it in the dark or when its on.
I assumed it was 3 way because there is another light in the garage which controls the same light.
Wiring diagram 3 way switch with light at the end in this diagram the electrical source is at the first switch and the light is located at the end of the circuit.