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  1. S

    Two way lighting issue

    Hi all. Ive very recently started college in my first year of an apprenticeship and today I wired a two way switch light. It all worked as it should until I noticed that it was on when both switches were in the same position and off when they differed. Probably a simple solution but would just...
  2. M

    Two way and intermediate lighting.

    I understand how 2 way and intermediate lighting works and how to wire it, I'm just struggling to get my head round why it doesn't matter which way round the strapped go from switch to switch. I.e L1 from one switch then into l2 and any other combination. Does anyone have any easy way of...
  3. N

    Two gang two way wiring not working properly

    I am testing a property that has the following problem - There are three switches, one two gang two way at the bottom of the stairs (call it hall) - controlling hall with one, landing other One two gang two way at the top of the stairs (landing), controlling hall with one landing with the...
  4. C

    Insulation resistance fault on two way switch.

    Evening all. Thought I would finally seek advice of those who know better! This is my first post so be gentle with me! Just wired a new 3 bed house. All great until I test for ins. res. on final lighting circuit. Result came in at less than 1Mohm- [ L-E = 0.39, LN-E = same ] did all the usual...
  5. A

    R1+R2 two way intermediate switch Am2 HELP!!!!

    hi, how do i test for continity at light? which switch position do i need to get a reading? Thanks
  6. D

    Two wire intermediate plus two way down

    Hi have a slight issue can't get my head round this one. I've got a conduit lighting system bare with me on explaining this basically I have got an intermediate switch with two strippers going to the two way switches no common at this switch I need to add another switch from this intermediate...
  7. kkkkk

    Two way light switch with a difference!!!

    I would be very interested to have everyone's comments on the safety aspects of this........ I have found a light switch in a commercial building which is wired up so that when it is in the "on" position, it switches a light on to be used in the day, but when it is in the "off" position it...
  8. D

    two way switching in three places

    i have a cosmetic problem that i am looking for an answer for. got a bedroom that has 2 way and intermediate switching in place at the main switch is the three core and the live and switched live at switch 3 there is the other end of the three core and also bedside light switch, which is 1 way...
  9. Y

    Extra two way switch

    Hi Chaps Thanx to everyone who sorted me out with the last query . on to the next. I have been asked to install a second two way switch in friends hall way. The existing switch is just inside the front door and controls the hall and landing lights as normal , what she would like is a secondary...
  10. J

    Two Way Radio Install?

    Hi All Anyone installed a two way radio in their Sorento? I am looking for the best route to feed the wires ( power and antenna lead) through the firewall from the engine compartment into the cabin. There are a couple of big rubber grommets on the passenger side that pass the wiring loom...
  11. La Poste

    Two way switching plus intermediate

    Greetings. I am pulling cables through a conduit system next door and have a question. The lights will be two way plus intermediate. I have attached a link to a diagram: The diagram picture number 3 shows "two wire switching plus intermediate two wire control", this would really help me. It...
  12. J

    Two way light switch Hall /Landing 2 vs 3 core wiring

    On a standard hall & landing 2 way circuit (i.e both switched from either location), does everyone prefer using the 3 core method, with each light being fed by the appropriate circuit (i.e upstairs / downstairs) - are any other methods in current use?
  13. G

    Recognised methods of two way switch wiring /colour coding

    Following on from the thread on Two way and intermediate switching (and related conversations) I was wondering where the "recognition" of just one of the methods comes from how far it had spread. I've assumed preference stems from osg 7.4.4 as followed by Figure 7.3. No reference is...
  14. D Skelton

    Two way and intermediate switching

    How do you guys do it? Referring to the two pictres below, what are the pro's and cons to the two different methods? I'm trying to settle a minor dispute with a friend :)
  15. N

    Two way trip

    Hi, recently done a Cu change and tests were all fine, put up lights on one RCD down on the other rcd switched on fine. Switched on the two way in the hall and tripped. I thought I had mixed the neutrals as it's wired in singles but checked and all fine. If I move both circuits to one rcd and...
  16. M

    How would I wire two lights from a two way switch in singles?

    Would there be two lines from - Consumer unit> Two way switch> Lights - Consumer unit> Lights? Or Just one line from - Consumer unit> Two way switch> Lights? The earth would go from the - Consumer unit> Two way switch> Lights The neutral would...
  17. B

    How To Earth Two Way Lighting On PVC?

    Hi, need some advice on earthing PVC lighting switches. I am doing an assignment (unit 4, 2330) and normally in the past, I connected the earth from the CCU to the first lighting switch, then with a connector block to the second lighting switch (screwed into the wall) then from second switch...
  18. K

    Two way light switching using just twin and eath cable...

    Hi All, Do you know, if there is a proper way to use "standard" twin and eath cable for Two way light switching? I know 3 core and eath cable should be used in this case, but it's very difficult to replace an existing ( twin and eath) cables... Thanks in advance, Konstantin
  19. W

    Advice needed on two way switch

    Replacing a two way switch cover I’ve lost my note of the correct wiring on one of the switches. Switch 1 has: Grey to Common Brown to L1 Black to L2 The wiring in place for Switch 2 has: A single red wire A yellow and red wire twisted together A blue and black wire twisted together My...
  20. C

    2330 Two way strapper method

    Hello All, I'm about half way through my 2330 level to in which i am about to start the 2 way strapper method. As the paperwork is very vague as is the information i am getting of my tutor's i was wondering if anyone could help me out. I would like to know the full method and also...

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