Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
traveller wire
English answer:
switch wire
Added to glossary by
Cristina Hritcu (X)
Aug 19, 2005 09:35
18 yrs ago
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traveller wire
English
Tech/Engineering
Electronics / Elect Eng
lighting control
"cap off one of the traveler wires with a wire connector"
...??? is it the same as flying wire?
...??? is it the same as flying wire?
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| 5 +1 | switch wire |
Cristina Hritcu (X)
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| 3 +1 | extra wire in the box leading to the other switch |
DarekS
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switch wire
as far as I know a traveller wire is part of a three way switch used to turn on and off light from two locations. Three-way switches control lights and receptacles from two points: for example, a light in a hallway that can be operated from the first floor and second floor. Or, a light in a garage that can be turned on/off from the garage and the kitchen or pantry, etc.
The traveller wire is the one who actually makes the connection between the two switches. (see the link http://www.the-home-improvement-web.com/information/how-to/t... for more detailed explanation and models of different wiring)
also http://www.smarthomeusa.com/Shop/X10Pro-Receiver-Switches/It...
The traveller wire is the one who actually makes the connection between the two switches. (see the link http://www.the-home-improvement-web.com/information/how-to/t... for more detailed explanation and models of different wiring)
also http://www.smarthomeusa.com/Shop/X10Pro-Receiver-Switches/It...
Reference:
http://www.the-home-improvement-web.com/information/how-to/three-way-switch.htm
http://www.the-home-improvement-web.com/information/how-to/three-way-switch-option6.htm
Peer comment(s):
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Tony M
: Yes, and in Elena's application, it is the DIMMER that has the spare (= unneeded) wire, to be capped off.
19 mins
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thanks for the explanation, thanks also to Dareks!"
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DarekS
Works in field
extra wire in the box leading to the other switch
Look at the link below.
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Note added at 52 mins (2005-08-19 10:28:04 GMT)
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The term traveler wires are given this name because they run
between the two switches and are connected to the
traveler screw terminals
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Note added at 52 mins (2005-08-19 10:28:04 GMT)
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The term traveler wires are given this name because they run
between the two switches and are connected to the
traveler screw terminals
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Tony M
: Yes, though in Elena's application, it is the DIMMER that has the spare (= unneeded) wire, to be capped off.
32 mins
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Discussion
FAQ
CAN I USE A 3-WAY DIMMER IN A SINGLE-POLE APPLICATION?
YES, If a product purchased as a 3-way control needs to be used in a single-pole application, cap off one of the traveler wires with a wire connector.
and no I don't find this word traveler anywhere else in the translation