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I have two overhead lights controlled by two separate circuits of two three-way switches.
One is wired like this:
The other is wired like this:
There are two three-way switches for the overhead light in a three gang box. Is there a way to add a separately controlled single pole switched light using the feed from the three-way switches just before the overhead light in the first diagram.
Since the red wire is already being used for the outlets, you'll need to run a pair of 3 wire cables from the existing switch box to the location in the garage where you want these light switches.
This is what you'll likely have to do:
Here are some other options:
Real simple. 2 of the fluorescent lights are on the 3-way switches.
Separate from that, 2 of the fluorescent lights are on the 2-way switch.
The reason is to give a "low-high" setting.
The wire going from the 3-way switch to the 2-way switch is always-hot supply power. The other 3-way switch is the "remote".
Best Answer
If both switches are of the type 2 configuration in your diagrams, then no. You need unswitched power from somewhere to either the new light or new switch. For example, if either of the switches in the 3 gang box were of the type 1 configuration, then you have unswitched power and can add another switch.
To do what you want you would need to run another conductor from where there is unswitched power available.