Multiway Switching with 3 Switches: Possible?

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Creating a multiway switching circuit with three switches requires the use of one four-way switch and two three-way switches. It is not possible to achieve this configuration using only three standard three-way switches. The four-way switch is essential for controlling a light from three different locations. Therefore, to control a light effectively in a hallway with three switches, the inclusion of a four-way switch is necessary. This setup ensures proper functionality and control of the lighting system.
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Hi everybody,

I was wondering, is it possible to create a multiway switching circuit with 3 switches, and all of them being standard 3-way ones ? (in other words: is it really necessary to use a 4-way switch instead ?)

thanks in advance!
 
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Controlling a light with 3 separate switches like in a hallway requires one four-way switch and 2 three-way switches. You cannot cheat here.
 

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