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    2 gang 2 way switch with only one common terminal

    Hi all, new here and after some advice on a twin dimmer switch purchased from a large warehouse type diy store. It is marked as a two gang two way dimmer, so I was expecting to find six terminals; one common and two switched live on each of the two sides. Yet there is only one common. Now...
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    Problem with 2 way circuit.

    Hi, I've just started an apprentice course so very green but I've been faced with this issue and can't work it out. Two way light circuit in a garage each controlling 8 x 70w fluorescents. I've never seen a two way wired this way and need help understanding it. Each switch is identically wired...
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    2 way switiching - completely stumpped today

    Hey Chaps and Chapets, I Had an insurance job today as the lightinghad gone in the house. After more questioning it turned out that they we're trying to fit a new light and couldnt figure out how to wire it back up (i do like these jobs, pays the mortgage). Anyway, so i know how to wire up a...
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    Loop in at The Switch - 3 Gang 2 Way

    Hey, I've just past my trade test and was placed on a new build to complete the 2nd fix as the guy who roughed it has left. Anyway, he's wired the lights using the loop method at the switches, I've never did this previously as I would always do the joint at the ceiling rose, this has thrown me...
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    Cheap 2 way RCD CU

    2 Way Garage,home,caravan Mini Consumer Unit 40A RCD + 2 MCB's | eBay What make is this at that price
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    r1+r2 test on 2 way lighting

    Evening gents bit of advice, testing the above and when switches are on a reading of 3.13 ohms is apparent. Now when a switch is turned off I would expect a dead circuit I.e infinite >2000 but no a reading of 60.4 ohms is shown any thoughts on what this could be ?? Cheers
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    2 way to Intermediate?

    Hi there, I have 2 two way lights that i want to make into a 3 way arrangement. 1 of the 2 way switches is for the downstairs hall light and connects to a 2 way 2 gang switch at the other end of the hallway. The other 2 way switch is upstairs and lights up the stair case and upstairs hallway...
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    2 way 3core strappers switches don't work as they should??

    Hi I have looked and tested a 2 way lighting in a domestic front room. When one switch is on the other can show 230 volts on all strappers and then in reverse when switched?? One switch is correct or the other depending on how it is switched any idea please Thanks Ian. :19: Should be simple!!!
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    Fluorescent ballast dimming - 2 way

    as above, has anyone have any experience of this using touch dim switching ? how does it work 2 wayed using retractable switches. i was under the impression i could have a touch dim dimmer one end and a normal 2 way switch the other end, however, the lights are doing funny things, ie dimming...
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    2 way sensors!

    I'm an apprentice and have been asked to install 2 sensors with 2 lights! Was just wondering how to 2 way these sensors as there is just a live in neutral in and live out neutral out? Sensors must bring on both lights. Thanks
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    Any one know how to wire a 2 way key switch?

    Any one know how to wire a 2 way key switch? A diagram would be ideal. Thanks.
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    2 Way Garage Units For Sale, 30mA RCD

    I Have 4 Garage units for sale, £19 posted. Pictures attached
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    2 way switching for PIR floodlight

    Is there is any reason why 2 way switching wouldn't work for a PIR floodlight taking into account the PIR setting and the manual override mode??Obviously it would be wired correctly! Just yes or no. No abuse please!
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    2 way help (LOL)

    on a new build housing development. 2 way across hall fed at switch with 3 core going to other switch and then switch line from that switch to light. so i have 2 feeds and 3core at 1 switch and then 3core and switch line at the other. never seen it done like this not sure if it will work ...
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    RCBO in a 2 way

    Hi Every one. new user, first posting. I mainly like to read the posts but i can't find an answer to something i need to know. I have just bought a house which about 25 years ago had an extension on the front. The old Wylex fuse board is in the centre of the house. This was kept there with...
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    2 way and intermediate with a dimmer.

    Hi all, Putting in a a hallway lighting circuit on a new dwelling controlled from 4 points, client wants a dimmer but is happy to incorporate just a 2 way dimmer to save getting involved in master and slave units. Just want to check before the 1st fix that the dimmer could be either the 1st or...
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    wiring a pir 2 way light switch

    Hi All. I am not an electrician but I do know a little about electrics,I know a little knowledge is dangerous,lol. I want to fit a pir to operate the landing light and hall light and a pir to operate the landing light. Downstairs I have a one gang double switch which operates the hall and...
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    Adding a 2 way unit to a garage

    Evening everyone I have been asked to price to add some more sockets and lights to a garage plus a few out side sockets. now the garage already had a supply from the house via SWA cabling which just feeds a socket and the lights via a fused switched spur. now the consumer unit in the house is...
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    New fuse in a 2 way lighting circuit and now light only works in one S/W position.

    Just went next door round to my neighbour to help him him out with electrical issue. He changed a fuse to a 2 way lighting circuit and now the light only works in one position. I can only assume he has put the wrong fuse in?
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    2 way Master Dimmer Light switch and Slave Dimmer Wiring New Build House

    Hi all, I was hoping for some advise on wiring the above switches, I have knowledge of vehicle electrics etc but didnt want to attempt this before speaking with you guys for guidance. My house is a new build (2 years old) I have a ceiling light in my living room with 2 seperate switches...

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