ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade Non-US Electrical Systems & Trades This is how i would wire a 2 way switch

Shows 2 single light switches and intermediate switch and a 3 core (RYB) between the 2 singles. You could put as many intermediate mechs in as you like
CW



[This message has been edited by old Appy (edited 01-13-2003).]

Its also the way to convert an existing 1-way lighting cct to a 2-way cct.

This arrangement has been quite common in the U.K. since loop-in wiring for lighting became commonplace.

When junction boxes were used it was much more usual to see the common of each switch wired to feed and lamp.

Apparently this arrangement will have less affect on hearing aid induction loops. The largest public housing authority in NIreland actually insist on this method! Oh yes and dont forget your earths!

[This message has been edited by lyledunn (edited 01-13-2003).]

Craig,
This is how I would personally, wire a two-way, as well.
I would run the straps in 3core+Earth, even though you have an extra wire at the other end(green), at least it complies!.
There are an endless combination of ways that you can effect this circuit, which can come in handy if you have to alter the circuit later on.

May we add this (and other drawings) to the Technical Reference section?

Scott s.e.t.

Scott,
Appy said go ahead and use it!

Craig,
I've deleted your response that you accidentally put into a new thread.

APPY,
How did you go about making up and submitting that diagram?.
Would love to know.

Trumpy,
I made the picture with Microsloth "Paint" and downloaded to my webpage then posted the link in UBB code in the above post, it took a while and i had to try a couple of times

Cheer CW

Craig,
Thanks for that, just wondered how you done it.
You have a website?, tell me more.