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  1. Alkaline_Steely

    2 gang 2way switch helpline

    Hello all Replacing a switch at the top of the stairs. Switch does the bathroom light as shown in the picture. And also top of the stairs but has a switch at the bottom of the stairs too. The old switch has com l1/l2 and com l1/l2 first part is com+l2 for the bathroom and com l1/l2 for the...
  2. W

    RCCB tripped after addition of a 4p 2way knife switch

    Problem : addition of a 4P 2 way knife switch and the main house 1st floor RCCB is tripped if the switch changes position. The simplified and relevant wiring diagram is like this (before addition of a 4p switch): meter -> main breaker -> RCCB (sub main breaker) for 1st floor -> 3p MCB -> 4P...
  3. O

    AM2S 2WAY & INTERMEDIATE SWITCHING HELP

    Hi I am sitting my AM2S next week. I feel fine with all of it except the lighting section. it requires a 2 way and intermediate lighting circuit to be installed. but unsure how to tackle it whether to wire at the switch or to go the light first. not that sure on it. greatly appreciate if...
  4. N

    On-off rocker switch with wall mounted LED controller

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and working on a van conversion - I also dabble in guitar pedals! I have a wall mounted LED controller hooked up to my down-lights. I'd like to be able to turn the circuit on/off at another location in the vehicle (i.e. to make a 2 way circuit). Is it possible to add...
  5. J

    2way switch with neutrals at each point

    Hi, I know there are many ways to achieve this. I just wanted to know that the diagram I have drawn for this 2way switch would work. Just having neutrals at each point, for future smart switches. Thanks and merry crimbo
  6. Wiring addict

    2gang 2way switches for two independent lights

    I have double/dual/2gang 2way switch to control two lights. The scenerio Room has two doors one light is 4ft fluorescent and other right is installed just outside the door as security light it is oval bulkhead light. No matter which door i enter i want to turn/off the 2 lights independently of...
  7. R

    ? Installing 2way switches into a outdoor socket circuit.

    As a newcomer here firstly I would like to say Hello to everyone. I currently have a outdoor socket at the bottom of the garden (40ft from house). This is supplied (on a radial) on a 20amp RCBO from the CU in the Garage. I would like to run low voltage garden lights from this socket. So here...
    • RW1957
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    • 2way circuit installing outdoor outdoor socket socket switch switches
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. J

    2way switiching- into intermediate

    Evening Evening! currently have a situation where I have: switch on loft landing (2way) switch on 1st floor landing (2way) which turn some down lights on/off on 1st floor -SL from the lights is at switch on 1st floor........and 3core from here to loft lanidng now customer ALSO wants a 3rd...
  9. vxwestie

    waterproof switch replacement for standard 2way

    Any one come across a waterproof IP65 or similar replacement for a standard 2way switch in a 35mm recessed back box? Ive been looking around but have come up blank. Its a finished and tiled internal wall, and furniture makes its unacceotable to have the added depth of a surface IP switch.
  10. A

    30v on 2way switch when turned off??

    Went to a job today, where the client had removed 3 halogen bulbs to install LEDs. When the light was turned off from one side it would make the bulbs flicker with switch off, but if it is switched from other side it was ok. I dissconnected 2way switch and if was working fine. There is a new cu...
    • aaelectric
    • Thread
    • 2way cable damaged switch tester turned
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. sjhall

    360 PIR 2way

    Alright Chaps, I've a long corridor in an office block that I'm fitting some 360 PIR sensors to the lighting, I need the lights to come on all at once for all locations of the corridor but there is a blind spot so I'll need to fit 2 sensors... Is there a sensor out there that you can link...
  12. U

    Using 3x 2way instead of intermediate switch

    I could do with keeping the range of switches the same.. Screwless flat plate toggle switch but can't find a 2gang intermediate toggle. An ebay seller (291055653971) has a diagram configured with 2way only but I cant see how! Alternatively if anyone knows a range that has a 2g intermediate in...
  13. E

    2way switching and intermediate conundrum

    Good evening all im in a bit of a pickle. I've wired 2way switching that controls 4 sets of lights from 4 different points. Basically 4g switch on each floor. ive some how really confused myself. I'm having to change some of the modules as intermediate works out in different location for one...
    • egginyourface
    • Thread
    • 2way common first intermediate strappers switch switches switching
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. B

    2way dimmer switches

    hi avery1 never done 2way dimmer switch ,can i put 2way dimmer switches for a light,:icon11:
  15. K

    Corridor 2way switching

    Morning everybody, Im new to the forum so please be aware if I don't post in the correct protocol. What I would like to know is can you use two PIR detectors at either end of a corridor as per a 2way switching set up as is now the case ?
  16. I

    2way to 3way switching in extension

    I have recently changed the consumer unit on a clients house. I even carried out insulation resistance testing on the existing circuit prior to installation to prevent any problems later. All was well until the light in the stairwell was switched on and it tripped both RCD's! two circuits...
    • iwire4
    • Thread
    • 2way 3way existing extension light lighting switch switching
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. a-z electrics

    bulbs blowing - voltage on 2way switch wires

    Hi All, Wonder if anyone could throw some light on this one (forgive the pun)- Was called out to sort problem with landing light which blows the bulb when switched on.. mcbs not tripping and lighting is not on an rcd protection. visited and looked at switches, both 2-way 2 gang coupled with...
  18. S

    4gang 2way intermediate dimming

    Right guys got a 2way intermediate sscenario the 3 switches need to be dimmers (the dimmers are the issue)and dimmable lamps in the fitting anyone suggest a particular make lights are all spotlights 22 in total split in 4 zones so minimum load could be 30 watt looking at the Kosnic route anyone...
  19. Z

    Led remote dimmer 2way pull switch the other end????

    Hi there, just wondering if it is possible to get a led remote dimmer with 2 way connections on the back to a pull switch. What i have got is 4 halers dimmable light fittings in a bathroom with two doors. Obviously the dimmer is on the outside of the bathroom and i have a pull switch at the...
  20. J

    Is 2way switching for a fan the same wiring as 2 way lighting??

    hi, doing some work for client and they have asked for a fan to be 2 way switched, 1 switch in utility room and the other in the bathroom next door my query - is 2 way switching for a fan the same wiring as 2 way lighting with a permanent feed going to the fan for a run on timer?? thanks
    • J_c9sh
    • Thread
    • 2 way 2way bathroom fan lighting lights switch switching utility wiring
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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