Option 1. Fixture Controlled by Two Switches: Power Through a Switch Box Two three-way switches control one light with the electric power coming through the first switch, flowing to the second switch, and then to the light fixture. The ground wire goes through both switch boxes and the ceiling light box and it is connected at all junctions, except the light, with a pigtail (short piece of wire) and wire connector. The hot wire in the drawing is black and is connected to the COM terminal. The neutral wire is white. Track each with a finger to its conclusion at the light fixture to ensure proper connection. Some light fixtures with a chain pull have a ground connection. Note: The Home Improvement Web is not responsible for any damages arriving out of information obtained on our site. Was this page helpful? Make a "small" donation to keep it running.  Go back to wiring a 3-way switch. © 2001 - 2024 The Home Improvement Web Directory All rights reserved