Switchlinc Wiring Puzzle

[Fizzisist]

I had a tech wire three switches. They didn't operate correctly and the tech returned an rechecked. Claimed all was wired properly. I don't think so. I've provided the details below.

• 3 Insteon Switches (switches #1, #2 and #3)
• Switches #1 and #2 to operate as a 3-way circuit
• Light AA is operated by #1 and #2
• Light BB is operated by #3
• #3 and BB operate as expected.

What happens:

• AA only illuminates by #1 or #2 IF #3 is switched ON
• Regardless of any of #1, #2 or #3s' state, switches are always powered, i.e., the switches' LEDs are always illuminated.

How might these switches be wired to operate in this way?

[SeanM]

Just to verify, if you pull out the set button on switch #3 (air gapped) do switch #1 and #2 still power up? If not the main line lead to #1 and #2 are tied to the load of switch #3.

If that is not the case you might ask your tech if he used travel wires between switch #1 and #2. Or if he had to repurpose any traveler wires. If he did there probably is a wiring issue since Insteon does not use travelers. really it sounds like he somehow tied a traveler from AA to BB....Of course I could be wrong.

Anyone else?

[lilyoyo1]

I had a tech wire three switches. They didn't operate correctly and the tech returned an rechecked. Claimed all was wired properly. I don't think so. I've provided the details below.

• 3 Insteon Switches (switches #1, #2 and #3)
• Switches #1 and #2 to operate as a 3-way circuit
• Light AA is operated by #1 and #2
• Light BB is operated by #3
• #3 and BB operate as expected.

What happens:

• AA only illuminates by #1 or #2 IF #3 is switched ON
• Regardless of any of #1, #2 or #3s' state, switches are always powered, i.e., the switches' LEDs are always illuminated.

How might these switches be wired to operate in this way?

Did you link them together