Troubleshooting Confused Light Switches

Electric Pro Academy - Real skills to make real money.

Synopsis:
For those hoping to see inside the mind of a master electrician as he visualizes and manipulates wire behind finished walls and between floors with x-ray precision, prepare to be…

…disappointed. While EPRO exists to make “electrical best practice” readily accessible for the good of the trade and future generations, we have to admit that we’re hoping to make our lives a little easier, too. Join us on the wrong side of the drywall, fidgeting with confused three-way switches and scratching our heads attempting to achieve functionality and safety, as Joel asks himself: “Why is a downstairs living room switch operating an upstairs bedroom?!” If you’re considering some electrical “exceptions” in your own home, please watch and learn what questionable wiring choices can mean for future residents and servicemen. At the same time, here’s a few ideas and diagnostic tools to consider if you’re in our position.

…Better yet, get a 15-year professional electrician’s expertise directly via video or voice call to overcome your home project obstacle! EPro’s own Joel Walsman is available for any electrical question, with complete transparency & full-bodied advice for the seasoned or novice DIYer here: https://electric-pro-academy.square.site/

If the instruction in this video is unclear or skew to what you are searching for, feel free to comment below for additional assistance. Got a question or ideas for a future video? Leave a comment below and submit your idea here: https://forms.clickup.com/f/23xa9-70/MU8E4HBGPNY3NXVQA3

Thank you for watching; we value your feedback and monitor this channel daily.

Products We’d Recommend:
*EPRO endorses pro-level tools & materials, and receives a small commission for purchases through our links from Amazon & other affiliate programs. We’d be happy to recommend more cost-effective products for DIYers and low-frequency users if you engage with us in the comment section!
[] Klein Tools CL800 Clamp Meter: https://amzn.to/3Mdlwx3
[] Milwaukee Wire Strippers: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-7-75-in-Combination-Electricians-6-in-1-Wire-Strippers-Pliers-48-22-3079/202966263

National Electrical Code (NEC) referenced in this video:
Free Access Here: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70
[] No shared terminals [NEC 110.3(B), 110.14(A)]

Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
1:06 - Investigating The 1st Problematic Switch
1:59 - Investigating A Mysterious 2nd Switch
6:22 - Investigating The Stairway Switch
7:10 - Investigating The Living Room Light
9:14 - Investigating A Living Room Receptacle
9:20 - Investigating An Upstair Hallway Switch
9:50 - Investigating The Upstairs Master Bed Hallway Switch
11:04 - Investigating The Upstairs Girls’ Bedroom Switch
14:33 - Returning To The Bottom Of The Stairs
15:21 - Returning To The Mysterious 2nd Living Room Switch
16:08 - Returning To The Upstairs Master Bed Hallway Switch
16:39 - Returning To The Upstair Hallway Switch
18:22 - An Anti-Climactic Wrap-Up

Connect With Us:
Electric Pro Academy is a multimedia team dedicated to training and instructing DIYers and professional electricians for the growth and dignity of the craft nationwide.
https://www.instagram.com/ElectricProAcademy/
https://www.facebook.com/ElectricProAcademy
https://odysee.com/@ElectricPro

Jefferson Electric installs and services residential, commercial, solar, and Tesla systems in Indianapolis, IN.
https://www.jeffersonelectricllc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JeffersonElectric
https://www.linkedin.com/company/jefferson-electric-llc/