3 way switching for 2 downlights
Ask questions and find answers to many subjects relating to electrics and electrical work

5 posts   •   Page 1 of 1
Bill Reynolds
Labourer
Labourer
Posts: 3
Joined: Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:24 pm

3 way switching for 2 downlights

by Bill Reynolds » Fri Jun 01, 2007 4:00 pm

I'm a bit frustrated I want to wire up 2 downlighters which will be independently/jointly switched.

sparx
Project Manager
Project Manager
Posts: 2166
Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:33 pm
Location: The fifth continent.

by sparx » Sat Jun 02, 2007 8:04 am

Eh?
how can anything be jointly switched independantly?
do you mean 2 gang sw.?
a bit more info would help, is this to be new wiring or converting from one original fitting ; if latter what wiring is there now? etc
regards SPARX

Bill Reynolds
Labourer
Labourer
Posts: 3
Joined: Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:24 pm

3 Way switching for 2 downlights

by Bill Reynolds » Sat Jun 02, 2007 11:37 am

Sparx - Thanks for your promp reply as I said I'm a bit frustrated
This is absolutely a new install. Due to failing eyesight I want to install 2 lights above 2 separate wardrobes with draws in our bedroom, so that we have better visability finding things.
I have identifyed the Power source & my system will be like 2way switching on a staircase - One switch down stairs & one switch upstairs operating 2 separate lights (one upstairs & one down) I have seatched the forum no joy
I want to do the right thing hence my request for help. Thank you in anticipation.

sparx
Project Manager
Project Manager
Posts: 2166
Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:33 pm
Location: The fifth continent.

by sparx » Sat Jun 02, 2007 10:27 pm

Hi Bill,
OK now I think we can have a go!
I will assume you can get a L, N,& E to a junction box above wardrobes, with 2 sw. one by door and one by bed say either sw. turning both lights ON/OFF if not quite what your layout is I'm sure the basic circuit won't change,
First there will be several connections so at least 6 term box needed.
Run 3 Core & E cable to each sw. position from JB.
run twin & earth to each light, or loop from 1 to other, from JB.
NOW it gets interesting!, connect 2 X 2 way switches making sure you use the brown core for the Com. term in each sw. the Grey & Blk go in L1 , L2, any way round, (should be marked as Brn with sleeving/tape to be correct).
connect lights as marked L,N,E.
At JB join Grey-Grey, Blk-Blk, Bn from supply to one sw. Bn, brown from other sw. to brown(s) to lights. then Blue from supply to Blue(s) to lights.
last all earths together (green sleeved), think thats it!!!!
regards SPARX

Bill Reynolds
Labourer
Labourer
Posts: 3
Joined: Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:24 pm

by Bill Reynolds » Sun Jun 03, 2007 11:24 am

Hi Sparx

Many thanks and understood - it looks good will have ago tomorrow

Bill

5 posts   •   Page 1 of 1
It is currently Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:32 am