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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on January 28, 2008, 4:02 pm
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> >On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:35:28 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
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> >>I have a 1950's house with an outlet in the living room that is
> >>controlled by two 3-way switches. =EF=BF=BDI would like to make this out=
let
> >>"always hot".
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> >>Here's the setup:
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> >>One 3-way switch for the outlet is housed in a triple-wide box with
> >>two other 3 switches that control the 1st & 2nd floor landing lights.
> >>The other 3-way switch is housed in a double wide box with a SPST for
> >>a kitchen light.
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> >>The outlet (1st floor), the kitchen light (1st floor) and the 2nd
> >>floor landing light are on one circuit. The 1st floor landing light is
> >>on a different circuit (a 2nd floor circuit). Both of these circuits
> >>share one neutral.
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> >>I know how the 3-way switches are wired, so I know I could simply move
> >>some wires between terminals to make the outlet always hot, (which I
> >>won't do!) =EF=BF=BDbut I'd really like to know the "proper" way to do i=
t.
> >>i.e. eliminate the switches for the outlet, patch the wall, replace
> >>the switch plates, etc. Is it proper to retain the existing 3-way
> >>switch wiring and make wirenut connections inside the switch boxes and
> >>then cover a portion of the box and install smaller switch plates or
> >>do I need to pull new wires, replace the boxes, etc?
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> >>I'm thinking that wirenut connections, along with the shared neutral,
> >>would make this really confusing for whoever comes along next and
> >>tries to figure out the wiring for these devices.
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> >>Thanks!
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> >I would take the switches loose and wire nut all 3 wires together in
> >the box and blank the opening. =EF=BF=BDIf you are really worried about t=
he
> >next guy, just take a piece of masking tape and mark "old 3-way to
> >receptacle"
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> You should also take note of which wire is connected to the black
> terminal of the 3-ways and put a piece of black tape around them.- Hide qu=
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I wou;d leave the outlewt as is controlled by the 3 way switches, as a
future owner might find it useful.
then either install some lock plates that will lock the switches
always on or better yet, just install a regular always on outlet and
box around that location, its not hard and can be very useful. power
from a convenient place like a outlet nearby thats always on.
the lock plates are clear plastic pieces that cost under a buck a
piece and just prevent the switch from being moved without a
screwdriver
either of these is far better than changing whats there
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