Thread: 3 way switch. 2 switches 2 recessed lights in the hall way
View Single Post
  #31   Report Post  
Posted to alt.home.repair
Stormin Mormon[_10_] Stormin Mormon[_10_] is offline
external usenet poster
  
Posts: 10,730
Default 3 way switch. 2 switches 2 recessed lights in the hall way
On 1/30/2014 4:55 PM, wrote:
Are the wires "backstabbed" on the switch? Best to place the wires on
the screws when mounting them and avoid the push in connection --
backstabbed.
If so, put the wires on the screws.

but that could cause it to shorten?

It sure won't make the wires longer!

As to electrical short, wires under the
screws is the the time honored technique.
Continues to sound like you should call
in someone with more experience.

--
..
Christopher A. Young
Learn about Jesus
www.lds.org
..
Reply With QuoteReply With Quote