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<blockquote data-quote="Doc Hudson" data-source="post: 496849" data-attributes="member: 1607"><p>Welcome to the forum, ignoring the no pictures issue at the moment. Do you understand the concept of how light switches are wired? i.e. a standard single switch -vs- two-way switching. Many DIY'ers are ok with a single switch operating one or more light fittings, (Single or multiple lights can just be considered as 'the load'), But can struggle with a pair (or more) switches operating the same load, (e.g. 2 switches control the same landing light).</p><p></p><p>Standard switch arrangement: Supply {live} to switch. Switched live to load. Neutral from load back to supply.</p><p></p><p>Two-Way switch arrangement: Supply {live} to first switch. 2x switched live strappers from switch 1 to switch 2. Switched live out from second switch to load. Neutral from load back to supply.</p><p></p><p>The actual colours used in the cables will depend upon various factors relating to the age of the wiring and the preferences of the person who originally wired it.</p><p></p><p>The terminal designations at the switches will depend upon the make of switch. Some are labelled 'C', 'L1', 'L2'. others are 'L1', 'L2', 'L3'.</p><p></p><p>As an example <u><em>one</em></u> wiring method is connect supply to 'C' on switch 1.</p><p></p><p>connected two strappers between switches 1 and 2: 'L1' to 'L1' and 'L2' to 'L2'</p><p></p><p>connect switched live out from 'C' at switch 2 to the load.</p><p></p><p>But that is not the only way, and the quickest way is with some test equipment that can read continuity on dead circuits. and verify polarity and voltage.</p><p></p><p>Doc H. </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doc Hudson, post: 496849, member: 1607"] Welcome to the forum, ignoring the no pictures issue at the moment. Do you understand the concept of how light switches are wired? i.e. a standard single switch -vs- two-way switching. Many DIY'ers are ok with a single switch operating one or more light fittings, (Single or multiple lights can just be considered as 'the load'), But can struggle with a pair (or more) switches operating the same load, (e.g. 2 switches control the same landing light). Standard switch arrangement: Supply {live} to switch. Switched live to load. Neutral from load back to supply. Two-Way switch arrangement: Supply {live} to first switch. 2x switched live strappers from switch 1 to switch 2. Switched live out from second switch to load. Neutral from load back to supply. The actual colours used in the cables will depend upon various factors relating to the age of the wiring and the preferences of the person who originally wired it. The terminal designations at the switches will depend upon the make of switch. Some are labelled 'C', 'L1', 'L2'. others are 'L1', 'L2', 'L3'. As an example [U][I]one[/I][/U] wiring method is connect supply to 'C' on switch 1. connected two strappers between switches 1 and 2: 'L1' to 'L1' and 'L2' to 'L2' connect switched live out from 'C' at switch 2 to the load. But that is not the only way, and the quickest way is with some test equipment that can read continuity on dead circuits. and verify polarity and voltage. Doc H. [/QUOTE]
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