Combining Lighting - 2-Gang into 1-Gang.

[jh71283]

Hi guys, me again.

Following on from my earlier post, I have realised that despite the fact that we have 2 separate 2-gang switches in the living room to control 2 ceiling lights, we always use them as both-on or both-off, never a mixture.

So.... is it possible to convert my 2x 2-Gang 2-Way switches to 2x 1-Gang 2 Way switches?

Is it a simple case of removing the 2-gangs, and putting both wires from the L1's into a single L1 and so on?

 

[Octopus]

Go on, try it.

Do you really expect professionals to give away their skill and knowledge to somebody who's clearly not wanting to pay for work to be done?

 

[jh71283]

I'll remember that next time anybody asks my professional advice.

Thanks.

 

[Octopus]

I'll remember that next time anybody asks my professional advice.

Thanks.

And your profession is?

 

[jh71283]

Software developer, why?

 

[Octopus]

Software developer, why?

Exactly how many people do you get asking you to do their work for them?

 

[jh71283]

More than you might think, and how often do you think I get asked for general computer advice also, on the basis that "I do computers"

 

[markc123]

Because computer software can kill....

 

[jh71283]

Christ, all I asked was a simple question.

And yes, software can kill, what do you think runs just about every electronic device in the country?

 

[UNG]

If it was that simple you would have sorted it unfortunately it isn't that simple.

There are a few methods for wiring two way lighting have you identified which way it is wired

This is a simple job for somebody that knows what they are doing and has the necessary test equipment if needed to identify cables

 

[telectrix]

what he means is that if you asdvise me, say, on software, and i make a cock-up, the worst that can happen is that my computer will crash. if he advises you on electricity at a lethal voltage, and you cock up, you could kill yourself and/or others.

 

[jh71283]

what he means is that if you asdvise me, say, on software, and i make a cock-up, the worst that can happen is that my computer will crash. if he advises you on electricity at a lethal voltage, and you cock up, you could kill yourself and/or others.

Point taken, I just wish others on here could communicate like adults and simply answer the question, and tell me I am out of my depth rather than try to belittle me because I am not a sparky.

Thanks to both you and UNG for explaining.

 

[MDJ]

tell me I am out of my depth rather than try to belittle me .

Okay you are out of your depth :earmuffs:

 

[markc123]

I wasn't trying to belittle you at all. You were arguing with Murdoch and i thought it was laughable that you could compare computer software and electricity in the same light.

I am not saying for one minute that you're job isn't skilled - because i know it is. Just in case anything gets mentioned that im derating your profession.

If you could upload a picture, and it was as simple as you thought then we could maybe advise you on how to do it. But as said, lighting is wired in several ways - and advising you blindly over a forum could be very dangerous.

 

[Mork]

Wow,now officially a murdoch fan, love the diplomacy.