Electrical – four way swich setup to control 2 outlets from 3 locations

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one with all 4 wires is first from panelone with wire nuts is second and leads to first 3 way switch and works properlyI used an old book on running a four way switch circuit to run light from 3 locations, but in place of light I need two outlets.. book shows power to light first then to first switch. so I wired first outlet from panel then second outlet from it then to switch. switches work properly on the second outlet but first one is always on

this is all new construction

novice here
thanks for any help

Best Answer

I don't know why you want to run power to the outlets first, but here's one way to do it:

2 outlet, 3 switch, power to load

Note that modern electrical codes usually require a neutral wire be available in all switch boxes, against the possible future installation of smart switches.

White wires that are not neutrals, such as the travelers in this diagram, must be marked with paint or a bit of colored tape.

EDIT: For future reference, here is a good way to wire this installation with power brought to the furthest switch box first:

2 outlet, 3 switch, power to switch

I would prefer this way because it requires less material between all the boxes.

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