For example you might want to turn on a bathroom light separately from the ceiling fan. Wiring a double switch duration.
Two Way Light Switching Explained
Wiring diagram for double light switch uk. When l1 is on l2 would be off. We need to replace it as its bust basically. When you switch it one way on or position 1 the com terminal is connected to the l1 terminalwhen you switch it the other way off or position 2 the com terminal connects to the l2 terminal. Uk domestic lighting circuits. 3 way light switch wiring 2 wire system this switch arrangement is basically two two way switches on a single face plate. When l1 is off l2 would be on.
Two way switching means you can switch the same light fixture from two switches that are located in different sides of a room. There are two wiring options for this. Wiring a two way switch. Uk so this fig 1 is what we call a 2 way switch. We have a double switch for our bathroom that controls the extractor fan left switch of 2 and the bathroom lights right switch of 2. To wire a double switch youll need to cut the power remove the old switch then feed and connect the wires into the double switch fixture.
If you are describing this switch to an electrician or electrical supplier you should refer to it as a 1 gang 2 way light switch and. Two way switches have a com terminal as well as l1 and l2 terminals. 2 gang switch wiring actual and schematic diagram duration. Anyway i buy a double 2 way switch to replace it picture below anyway i take off the. Some brands of light switch may have slightly different labeling on the terminals such as c l1 l2 or even l1 l2 and l3. Though it is not difficult to wire a double switch careful attention to safety is crucial to prevent injury.