2 way 3core strappers switches don't work as they should??

[ian65]

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!!!

 

[telectrix]

confused already .com.

 

[telectrix]

2 way switches are never on or off. they are either in 1 state or the other.

 

[Zebra Stripe]

Isolate, disconnect at switches and rose, bell out and reconnect correctly

 

[nickblake]

has the switch wire been installed across L1 and L2 there are several ways to wire a 2 way common to live on one switch and common to light one other switch strappers in between or 3 core to each switch and switch wire across L1 and L2 which you'll find a 1.5 and 3 core in one switch and just 3 core in other, you need to bell out the common and check to see if the colours correspond with each switch

 

[loplug]

need a picture or a beter description than that

 

[MDJ]

DIY Forum?

 

[jackhammerJIM]

Ahhhhh the dreaded 2 way .

ungrasped by diyers and sorts the men from the boys in fault finding .


how is it wired ?

one way to 2 way conversion ?

 

[Octopus]

The most important question is why were you looking at it? what is or was the problem?

 

[Zebra Stripe]

The most important question is why were you looking at it? what is or was the problem?

cos Im a spark(ish)
it doesnt work (properly):winkiss:

 

[dazza1981]

no matter how many times i read the question im still confused:banghead:

 

[Pete999]

Spark Ish????

 

[Zebra Stripe]

Sorry I shouldnt cast aspersions......but hey two way switching aint that demanding.

 

[guest119]

Sounds like one of them 'Competent Persons' doing an EICR.

Boydy

 

[snowhead]

The switches are showing the correct symtoms.