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        redoverfarm
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        I am remodeling and need to expand a existing circuit. I have a 4 way switch and two 3 way's controlling one light. I need to add another switch on the same circuit to operate from a different location. I assume that I will need to exchange the last installed 3-way for a 4-way to operate the additional 3-way. Am I on track or is there something that I am missing?
         
        Posts: 1612 | Location: Applachain | Registered: Feb 27, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        Sparky617
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        Red,
        You'd add another 4 way between one of the three ways and the existing 4 way.

        http://www.connecthowto.com/ca...ght-switch-diagrams/


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        Posts: 231 | Location: Cary, NC | Registered: Aug 17, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        redoverfarm
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        Thanks Sparky.
         
        Posts: 1612 | Location: Applachain | Registered: Feb 27, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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