What 3 ways switch means? Simply a fixture (Light or Exhaust fan) that is control at 2 different locations with 2 mechanical switches.
One fixture switch control. is called single pole.
IMPORTANT... : NEVER DO ANY ELECTRIC WORK WITHOUT CHECKING THAT THERE IS NO POWER OR CURRENT IN THE DEVICE. ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE BREAKER OR THE SOURCE!!!
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