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    How to remove a branch of a 3 gang

    Hi all. In our lounge we have a 3 gang light switch. One switch switches the ceiling light, 2nd switch switches a pair of wall lights, and the 3rd one switches a picture light mounted above the fireplace. Ironically, I may need to remove the picture light to make way for a large picture. So my...
  2. T

    3 gang 2 way smart wifi switch confusion

    Is the following set up possible with a 3 Gang 2 Way Smart Wifi Switch set up (the black glass type touch ones) One of the 3 switches, switches the loft light on/off The second one switches a motion sensor outside which is connected to two up/down lanterns on and off plus they have override...
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    Any ideas on a 3 gang 3 way wifi smart switch

    I genuinely can't find a 3 gang 3 way black smart light switch - any ideas where I can get one from? Seems to be hard to get hold of?
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    3 gang to 2 gang conversion

    I have 3 gang switch that I would like to convert to a 2 gang switch. I have no need now or in the future for the 3rd switch and aesthetically the switch will look better as a 2 gang square box vs 3 gang box. I am wondering if there is any converter that would allow me to connect a 2 gang...
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    Upgrading a 3 gang switch

    I am replacing a 3 gang switch with a modern one. All the wires going into the switch are the same colour. I have labelled which port each wire came from (eg L1 top left) but L1 L2 etc do not correspond with the new switch (L22 L31 etc). Advice gratefully received.
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    Roller Shutter Switch swap to 3 Gang Switch

    Hello Everyone, (NOT DIY JOB, Need advise prior to calling an electrician on site) Is it possible to swap a 3 phase rotary switch (roller shutter switch) to a 3 gang touch switch? left button for up, middle button for stop position and the right button for down. Would like to utilise a Deta...
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    3 gang light switch issues, is it wired incorrectly?

    Hello all. For years now I've used Phillips Hue smart bulbs in my 3, ceiling mounted lounge lights and have therefore never needed to switch them individually. I've recently redecorated and moved to a light fixture that cannot take Phillips Hue smart bulbs, so I have decided to go from a 3...
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    Changing to a 3 Gang.

    Hello, I wonder if anyone can help. In our outdoor cabin we currently have a 1 gang switch controlling two ceiling lights and an outdoor motion sensor light that is permanently on. I want to change them to a 3 Gang, 1 way switch. I have attached a couple of photos of the current setup. The...
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    Adding a strapper to a 3 gang light switch.

    Hope someone can help, apologies I’m new to this. I have a two gang switch for ceiling lights (work perfectly) which I am turning into a three gang in order to add a wall light. I have successfully connected the new three gang for the ceiling lights. As I’m unable to take a spur from the...
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    Converting 3 gang to dimmable without chasing for bigger back box

    Hi all. Just seeing if anyone found manufacturer or a solution to avoid chasing out for bigger back box if converting lights to dimmable or just converting one switch to dimmable as all types found require bigger back box. Have looked into grid switch systems but these still seem to require a...
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    3 gang 2 way swicth wiring

    Hi all trying to get my head around hall and landing switches, basically a 2 gang 2 way down stairs, a 3 gang 2 way on the middle floor and a 2 gang 2 way on my loft conversion landing Does any one know whether this should be on the a particular floors circuit or is this just judgement based...
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    3 gang switch

    Could anybody help with re wiring my 3 gang switch please
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    3 gang switch wiring

    Hi guys relatively new to the electrical trade but working as a mate just trying to find out how to wire a 3 gang switch is this correct to have a feed in link out the coms and to have a feed out going to the lights and also having 3 switch lines in total having 5 cables at the switch ?? Or is...
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    Single Pole 3 Gang Smart Light Switch Wiring Help

    I'm trying to replace old 3 gang light switch to new smart light switch. It's single pole with one breaker (switch board). Smart switch requires 4 wires (black, red, green and white) but my old switch only have 3 wires (black, black and green) I connected black(top) to red(line) and...
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    3 gang 2 way smart switch wiring HELP

    Hi there. I've recently had an extension and want to change all of my switches to smart switches. I've ordered the correct smart switches from Amazon. I have a few different 2 way circuits and a few 1 way. So my issue is, on the new 2 way switches there doesnt seem to be anywhere for the L2...
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    3 Gang and 2 Gang -2 way wall switches

    Hello Every one , I just joined. I am looking for help in wiring a 3 and 2 Gang- 2 way switch. I will be using the 3 gangs as 1 way switches, and a couple of the 2 Gangs a 2 way switches. Switches were imported from china, and came without any diagrams. I checked on the internet and found many...
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    Kitchen 3 gang isolator grid

    Hi guys. I've had my kitchen 're fitted and in doing so 're wired. The hob and cooker both off of 32 ampseperate breakers in 6mm cable. The rest is on a socket loop 2.5 mm cable in to a 32 amp breaker. But linked into the loop is a 3 gang isolator grid for cooker hood fridge and washing...
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    Old wiring, new 3 gang smart wall switch

    Hello, I'm trying to install my new smart switch, however when I disconnected my old switch I was confused. Firstly the colours of the wires, I was expecting to see live, earth and neutral, but was instead greeted with black, red and copper. Secondly I realised I was sent a unit with 3...
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    1 x 3 gang switch or 3 x 1 gang??

    looked at a job today, nothing to do with light switches, but I saw this and took a photo. I just can’t see why this happened in the first place.
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    3 gang, 1 way, 1 dimmer 2 on/off switches

    Hi all. I hope you can help please. Does this exist? I’m struggling to find anything matching this. I have a 3 way switch in my living room. One controls a ceiling light, another controls 6 spotlights, the other controls another ceiling light. Is it possible to get a 3 gang, 1 way single plate...
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