3 lighting circuit in 1G switch

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• May 17, 2013

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There was a Crabtree switch that was part of their 'Classic' range which had a split lever in a single switch module. You could buy just the split switch itself and replace a standard single lever switch to allow two light circuits to be switched from a single gang switch.



Switching 3 separate circuits is going to be a tall order and I don't have any suggestions on how you might do that.

 

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• May 17, 2013

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Get a three gang switch and superglue the individual switches together so they all operate at the same time.

 

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• May 17, 2013

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Although it might sound non-doable i could make a 3 gang switch control 3 circuits separately if only 1 feed and switch-wire was available .... it little more advanced for your average domestic sparks but it can be done in a few ways .... see if you can figure my method out knowing im into building control panels might be a clue and how a conventional fire alarm panel detects a smoke has activated or a cable has be cut all on a 2 core cable.

 

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• May 17, 2013

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How about a 1 Gang switch and stuff 3 cables in each terminal?

 

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• May 17, 2013

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I can also do exactly what the OP asked but it would be a spring loaded switch needed not a stay put switch which all domestic types usually are.... again it wouldn't be cheap but as the OP says he has a feed and 3 switch i too am clueless to what the hell hes on about .... i learnt this in middle school on a battery circuit board how switch arrangements can control lamps ....

Edit.... another option is to forget the wiring at the switch altogether and fit a wireless switch controller that signals remote relays to energise the circuits - there are systems out there already.

 

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• May 17, 2013

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i've a strange feeling that what the op means when he says 1 gang, is he means a single back box.

 

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• May 17, 2013

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telectrix said:

i've a strange feeling that what the op means when he says 1 gang, is he means a single back box.

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Who knows, who cares?

 

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• May 17, 2013

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Can tell its friday night again..... if your right Tel and does sound plausible after reading again and his responses but seriously his profile says hes an Electrician and i cant even belief of any electrician who doesn't know that 1,2 and 3 gang switches are common on a single back box... seriously something wrong here, he's either not an electrician but a DIYer (poorly educated one) or i really dread to think what his competence level is. Sorry OP if it offends but you seriously don't write that level of question if your qualified.... if of course Tel is correct in what he suggests.

 

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• May 17, 2013

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Rako lighting controllers perfect for this job www.mydigitalhome.eu/rako

 

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• May 18, 2013

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mydigitalhome said:

Rako lighting controllers perfect for this job www.mydigitalhome.eu/rako

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Mdh... looking through your posts you just a rep' advertising companies .... this site has strict sponsorship rules ...we aint stupid throwing in the odd comment to hide tracks but others have to pay for this... your give no overall opinion but to provide recommendations and links.

 

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• May 18, 2013

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thanks Rako, i found what i was looking for.

 

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• May 18, 2013

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branco said:

thanks Rako, i found what i was looking for.

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you can't end the thread like this, what was it and have you got a picture

 

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• May 18, 2013

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Some times is difficult to understand, what people are asking for, when knowledge is limited.

 

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• May 18, 2013

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branco said:

Some times is difficult to understand, what people are asking for, when knowledge is limited.

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Or when people asking questions don't make sense.

 

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• May 18, 2013

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darkwood said:

Although it might sound non-doable i could make a 3 gang switch control 3 circuits separately if only 1 feed and switch-wire was available .... it little more advanced for your average domestic sparks but it can be done in a few ways .... see if you can figure my method out knowing im into building control panels might be a clue and how a conventional fire alarm panel detects a smoke has activated or a cable has be cut all on a 2 core cable.

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I would be looking at an ELV control circuit to the switch, add a few resistors and 3 current sensing relays and robert's your fathers brother. Still, like you said, not a cheap way of doing things compared to pulling in a couple of extra cables lol. How would you do it out of interest?

 

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