I'd like to replace the existing top and bottom landing switches for a set of AJAX 2-way smart dimmers.
Before I splash out, I thought its best to understand if these dimmers are compatible with the existing wiring.
The lighting circuit is wired in the 2 plate method with neutrals available at the switches and a 3-core cable between the two.
The issue I'm having is the manufacturers wiring diagram does not seem to represent the wiring arrangement I have.
Manfacturers wiring diagram:
![[ElectriciansForums.net] AJAX 2 way dimmer wiring](https://electricians.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/data/attachments/78/78411-04874a72c986fe8262945ee5233c777e.jpg "[ElectriciansForums.net] AJAX 2 way dimmer wiring")
I envisaged with my wiring topology that it would resemble something closer to this:
(Bear with me, Its messy but I don't do this for a living or have the proper software)
![[ElectriciansForums.net] AJAX 2 way dimmer wiring](https://electricians.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/data/attachments/78/78415-686899d8cef2bdb87553e836b901eab0.jpg "[ElectriciansForums.net] AJAX 2 way dimmer wiring")
I contacted thier technical support but they weren't much help and responded with a blanket statement, referring me back to their diagram. Being a European company (Ukraine) I imagine its a case of not understanding alternative UK wiring methods and so am seeking advice here. The reason I believe this is because their diagram would appear to be adequate for a property wired in singles as John Ward describes HERE (6:01 - 9:46). Later in the video he goes on to show 3-core wiring between 2-way switches as I've attempted to demonstrate above.
Could anyone advise if these 2-way switches will function if wired as I've shown or have I made a complete hash of it?
Best Regards
Before I splash out, I thought its best to understand if these dimmers are compatible with the existing wiring.
The lighting circuit is wired in the 2 plate method with neutrals available at the switches and a 3-core cable between the two.
The issue I'm having is the manufacturers wiring diagram does not seem to represent the wiring arrangement I have.
Manfacturers wiring diagram:
I envisaged with my wiring topology that it would resemble something closer to this:
(Bear with me, Its messy but I don't do this for a living or have the proper software)
I contacted thier technical support but they weren't much help and responded with a blanket statement, referring me back to their diagram. Being a European company (Ukraine) I imagine its a case of not understanding alternative UK wiring methods and so am seeking advice here. The reason I believe this is because their diagram would appear to be adequate for a property wired in singles as John Ward describes HERE (6:01 - 9:46). Later in the video he goes on to show 3-core wiring between 2-way switches as I've attempted to demonstrate above.
Could anyone advise if these 2-way switches will function if wired as I've shown or have I made a complete hash of it?
Best Regards
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