Title: Lab 5-2: Light Switches - 30 Minutes
Course: Basic Electrical Theory and Wiring (Sandbox) > Section: Module 5: Resistance

Introduction

We now are going to learn about different types of light switches and how they work. After watching this video, you will determine how three types of switches work using the multimeter.

Switches

Instructions

Watch the example lab video, and then perform the lab.

Using the continuity setting on the multimeter:

1. Follow the guidelines on the Lab Expectations page.
2. Determine how the 2-way light switch works. Draw how you think it works on a piece of paper.  This should only show the workings of the 2-way switch itself, with no external wiring or light bulbs or power, only how the 2-way switch works.
3. Determine how the 3-way light switch works. Draw how you think it works on a piece of paper.  This should only show the workings of the 3-way switch itself, with no external wiring or light bulbs or power, only how the 3-way switch works.
4. Determine how the 4-way light switch works. Draw how you think it works on a piece of paper.  This should only show the workings of the 4-way switch itself, with no external wiring or light bulbs or power, only how the 4-way switch works.

Materials

ID | Item | Image | Qty for Kit | In Kit 2290039
2 | 15-Amp, 2-Way Light Switch |  | 2 |
3 | 15-Amp, 3-Way Light Switch |  | 2 |
4 | 15-Amp, 4-Way Light Switch |  | 1 |
13 | Multimeter (Greenlee) |  | 1 |

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