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Hi

I need to put a 3 gang switch so that it controls the following 3 items Independently:

1) Main hall lights (this will be controlled 2 way from either end of hall)
2) Front inside porch light (controlled from only one location)
3) Kitchen lights (this will be controlled 2 way from either end of room.

Can someone please give me some step by step instructions please to help guide me. I would be very grateful.

Also do some place like tlc do 3 gang switches for my scenario above.

Chris
 
Are you replacing an existing switch arrangement or is this a completely new installation?
 
feed L/N looped through each light fitting. take a switch wire from each light to the 3 gang switch. run 2 3 cores from 3 gang switch, 1 to each of the other 2 way switches. i could draw a diagrtam, but can't put it on computer. no doubt a member with better computer skilss can do that.
 
feed L/N looped through each light fitting. take a switch wire from each light to the 3 gang switch. run 2 3 cores from 3 gang switch, 1 to each of the other 2 way switches. i could draw a diagrtam, but can't put it on computer. no doubt a member with better computer skilss can do that.

A diagram would be good if someone can please.

Also do tlc or similar sell the 3 gang switch as the only ones I have seen are 3 gang - 2 way. Not sure if this is the correct type for my situation.

Definately would be good if someone could do the diagram.

Chris
 
Two of the circuits are bog standard 2 way switches, the other is an intermediate. You can buy at any good wholesaler a multi functional switch. You don't need a diagram, just think about each circuit one at a time.
 
Two of the circuits are bog standard 2 way switches, the other is an intermediate. You can buy at any good wholesaler a multi functional switch. You don't need a diagram, just think about each circuit one at a time.

paul.m - any chance you can give me correct name for type of switch I am after?

I have the usual tlc and b&q near me (couple of others but not been to them before) but cant appear to find what I am looking for?

Thanks
 
There's a few members looking at this right now, can you tell him what he needs. All I can come up with is:- ask your wholesaler for a 3 gang, 2 x 2 way and an intermediate switch please, that's what I ask for and that's what I get. Just make sure you ask for a 45mm deep back box to make it easier for yourself.
 
This isn't rocket science!
I'm guessing that he hasn't done it before. Give him some slack mate. I was like this when I had the same problem, at least he's got us lot to ask. Ps don't forget about the deeper backbox, you now owe me a pint ;).
 
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Two of the circuits are bog standard 2 way switches, the other is an intermediate. You can buy at any good wholesaler a multi functional switch. You don't need a diagram, just think about each circuit one at a time.

May be my glasses of red have impaired my judgement but why the imtermediate?
 
Yes Murdoch and Waynel I've just re-read the op. All he needs is a 3 gang 2 x 2 way and a single way. To the op just ask for that at a wholesalers and he will give you what you need, just remember when your wiring it that its 3 circuits (basic I know but) take each circuit at a time and you will be fine. Any problems give us a shout.
 
Anyone with a definitive answer as this is bugging me as done a lot of searching. And eyes are starting to look like a Chinese Insomniac.

WayneL - So with a 3 gang 2 way what is the correct wiring arrangement?

Thanks
 
Ok Chris listen:- how would you wire up a one way switch? How would you wire up a 2 way switch x 2? That's all your asking. Break it down to each circuit at each switch point. Draw a circuit diagram first if your not too sure.
 
Hi

I need to put a 3 gang switch so that it controls the following 3 items Independently:

1) Main hall lights (this will be controlled 2 way from either end of hall)
2) Front inside porch light (controlled from only one location)
3) Kitchen lights (this will be controlled 2 way from either end of room.

Can someone please give me some step by step instructions please to help guide me. I would be very grateful.

Also do some place like tlc do 3 gang switches for my scenario above.

Chris

WayneL - So with a 3 gang 2 way what is the correct wiring arrangement?

All your power should be at the lights using the 3 plate system

The easiest one is the porch which will just be a case of run the switch wire from the light to the switch.

The other two both require a switch wire but they will also need connected with them a 3 core and cpc that will go from the 3 gang switch to the ones at the other location.

Easy, as taught by the 5MW lol ---

PS Don't forget to ident your switch wires (blue) with brown sleeving at the rose and switches. Including the black and grey on the 3 core and CPC ;)
 
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Ok Chris let's put it this way. If the customer said he wants 3 single switches to operate the 3 lights that wouldn't be a problem as you can picture in your head 3 different switches. A 3 gang switch is just 3 different switches in one box. As your running each cable for each circuit one at a time just think that your only going to one switch (witch you are really). Then do the same for the other two circuits. Keep to the basics my friend, live feed in = live switch wire out = live feed to the light. Regardless of a 1 way, 2 way or intermediate circuit they all need a live in, live feed and a switch live to the fitting.
 

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