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  1. F

    Help with installing 3 way switch to control lights on three separate floors

    First and foremost I would like to introduce myself. My name is Faysal and I reside in East London. By profession I am a Operation Manager within the NHS but have a patient to do home electrical DIY project. I picked up basic electrical skills from a young age, tagging along my uncle who was a...
  2. K

    3 way switch with a problem

    Hi all Iv replaced a three way switch in my passage and I thought I followed the way the old one was wired up Got the old black and red wire Iv attached a pic This runs the Hall way light also has its own switch , kitchen light only on this switch and the upstairs landing also has its own...
  3. M

    Hi messed up confused. Changing 3 way switch to 2 way switch

    Hi im a noobie. I tried connecting the electric cable to a 2 way switch from 3 way and it didnt work. I only connected 4 wires. There was 6 wires in total. 3 blue and 3 brown. If i connect a terminal to it will it fix it lol. Meaning if i connect the 3 blues and brown on 1 side of terminal and...
  4. D

    Change to 3 way lighting.

    Hi, Our kitchen has 6 ceiling lights all controlled by any of three switches. One of the lights is above our breakfast bar and I want to change a nearby switch to control just that light only while leaving the other two switches still switching all six lights. Is this a simple re-wiring job...
  5. C

    Intermediate switch first in 3 way?

    So.. we've dropped a clanger. 3 way switching for large Hallway. Switch wire drops to 1 gang switch(2way), then 3-core to 4-gang switch, then 3-core to 1-gang(2way). This means our 2nd switch isn't an intermediate - but a 2-way. (Not aware of anyone who makes a 4-gang switch with an...
  6. H

    3 way sockets for electrical plugs

    Hi, We're doing a new build home, and I had the idea that all electrical sockets for plugs should have 3 way switches: 1 - always on 2 - on or off controlled by master 3 - always off This should allow for when leaving the house, flicking off the master switch, and thereby should save energy...
  7. P

    3 way lighting run back to a single point

    Hi, I assume it's rare, however is there anything wrong against running all of the switches back to a single point along with the light? I see that I would need 3core+E for two of the switches and 4core+E for the intermediate switch and have a junction box to join them all up with the...
  8. Andy-1960

    The Yanks always have to go one better - A 3 way switch.

    Why is this guy doing demos at mains voltage???? I will test you all later on terminology and terminations!!
  9. T

    Double switch - 3 way wiring help needed please

    Hi all, I 'm hoping some kind clever person can help me out a little. I'm nearly finished swapping some 30+yr old 70's light switches but have ran into a spot of bother with the wiring on what I believe is a three way light setup :( I've attached two photo's of the existing wiring and new...
    • Tanya81
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    • 3 way double needed please switch wiring wiring help
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  10. S

    3 way lighting circuit question

    I'm trying to sort out some 3 way lighting in a newish build property. The intermediate switch was broken which I replaced. The lights didn't work properly. I noticed the common cable was linked to the neutrals in the box so I endeavoured to rewire everything as someone had obviously had a go...
  11. lstables

    Wiring help for 3 way sitch

    I have bought a new 3 way switch which controls the landing, living room and Kitchen, but I can only get either living room and kitchen to work or just landing. Can someone help me with this? See attached images for what I've done so far.
  12. H

    3 Way Switching

    Is there anyway to install 3 way switching with out an intermediate switch? I personally think it is required but if anyone knows different let me know. Thanks Matt
    • hutch6447
    • Thread
    • 3 way intermediate middle switch switches switching wired
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. R

    3 way conversion

    Hey guys what is easiest way to convert hall switching from 2 way to 3 way? At present switch 1 has supply from consumer unit and two strappers. Switch 2 has the two strappers also (obviously) and the switched love to the light. I want to add a third switch. Can I do this by running a three core...
  14. R

    Eureka 3 way connection box scc30a

    Has anyone used this product yet? Claims to be fifty percent quicker than junction boxes would defernetly be easier to find in a loft
  15. B

    3 way relays

    Quick question. I am doing a garden at the moment and the lighting is complicated with various sensors and pirs and photocells. they want an HOA switch to control them but i have to use LV relays. Is it possible to get a 3 way relay? As obviously i only have NC and NO on the relay.
  16. DaveVector

    3 way with dimmer

    Hi Folks, Ive searched through the posts but cant find a straightforward answer to....In a 3 way lighting circuit (with intermediate) can I put a dimmer on either end? Thanks in advance.
  17. K

    garage 3 way unit needs changing IEC or not

    Hi quick question our garage 3 way unit is broken beyond recognition if i get a guy in to sort it does it need IEC its feeding 2 circuits sockets and lights from 32amp breaker (main consumer unit). would appreciate advice thanks
    • kyranocat
    • Thread
    • 3 way changing garage needs unit
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. O

    Remote control of 2 or 3 way sockets in the garden

    All I've got a customer who has a socket point in their garden, and they'd like to use it to power 2 different lights - but not at the same time! Anyone got any product recommendations, ideally something that could be controlled "remotely. Thanks
    • Octopus
    • Thread
    • 3 way aus control customer garden remote socket sockets where
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  19. S

    3 Way Dimmer switch

    Hi everyone, Hope your all well and busy ! Going to see a minor job. Lady wants hallway downlights (dimmable Aurora transformers are already fitted ), to operate on a 3 way switch system. She wants a dimmer at one end, normal intemidiate switch in middle and dimmer at the other end. As far...
    • Sav
    • Thread
    • 3 way aus dimmer dimmer switch switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  20. cbw

    3 way switching and low energy bulbs

    There are low energy bulbs installed on a standard lighting circuit, there is 3 or 4 way switching using standard intermediate and 2 way switches, all tests ok with no deviation to regs. WHY do the low energy bulbs constantly pulse at about 40 pulses per minuite, it looks like they are trying...
    • cbw
    • Thread
    • 3 way aus bulbs capacitor energy rated resistor switch switched switching
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia

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