Master Wiring: Three-Way Light Switch Made Easy

[@toolboxtalking]

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[@Ak.sparkie]

This is how u can learn the reality of intermediate switch. Well done!

[@toolboxtalking]

It is indeed, thankyou

[@sabudjed1135]

Thank you, brother, for the teaching. Very clear demonstration.

[@toolboxtalking]

My pleasure mate

[@awladali8149]

You are a good tutor, nicely presented and easy to understand. All the best.

[@LIAFL]

Thanks buddy, I’m currently on my apprenticeship and this tutorial has been very helpful. There is lots of crappy ones out there that show their own twist instead of the correct way in the regs etc.

[@toolboxtalking]

Great to hear!

[@zippymo672]

Brilliant tutorial. I think it would have been handy to mention you could have as many intermediate switches inbetween two 2-way switches.

[@toolboxtalking]

That could always be another video

[@AW_77]

Was wondering that. Now I've been informed 👍 Thanks 😊

[@raymond3722]

Brilliantly done with clarity.

[@neiltrevatt]

Should also do video showing how to do if live & neutral go through the switch

[@martindew6987]

Excellent tutorial, well presented, thanks so much!

[@toolboxtalking]

Thank you for tuning in

[@Dog-whisperer7494]

At las someone who still says live and earth . And not line and CPC . Good book video 👍

[@toolboxtalking]

Yes, I have always said live and earth, I think line and Cpc is a book terminology

[@hakeemwamahoro5144]

Nice bro

[@kawsarmiah7344]

Great video mate learnt more in 20minutes than 2years in college 😂

[@toolboxtalking]

Collage is there for the paper work, you need to go out and do it 👍

[@sabudjed1135]

Many thanks for the teaching

[@toolboxtalking]

You are welcome

[@kimb4285]

Fab video, how do you take out the inserts without damaging them, the white things over the screws that fix it onto the wall? I don't want to use a flat head screw driver and damage them, I have 18 sockets and switches to do, we had them all fitted and I need to paint round them where the old ones use to be were bigger. Thank you. I was thinking of a very small flat head screwdriver ?

[@BloodyAlboz]

Best explanation so far thank you 🙏🏻

[@toolboxtalking]

My pleasure 👍

[@Makeithappen1986]

Can have several lights as well, also can add more intermediate switches in between the 2 way switches.

[@rajnirvan3336]

I would normally use brown on brown L1 and blue on black L2 use grey as common. And similarly with the older wiring red to red and yellow as common

[@jacapl1]

Very clear explanation. Could you please advise if I can install a dimmer switch instead of one of those switches?

[@toolboxtalking]

Yes, absolutely! You can definitely install a dimmer switch instead of one of those regular switches. It's a great way to have control over the brightness of your lights and create the perfect ambiance in any room.

[@muniriqbal5589]

Very good and helpful video. If it's possible please show 2 plate method for 3 switches. Ie intermediate switch. Thank you

[@toolboxtalking]

I think it’s up already - check the other videos 👍

[@Bah836]

Great work thanks for your nice explanation 👍.

[@toolboxtalking]

My pleasure

[@julianlloydmogg]

Might want to redo this video… well presented and easy to follow… however key error is connecting both blacks to intermediate L1s and greys to L2s… will just mean it is constantly on… need to put black and grey from one wire into L1s and black and grey from other wire into L2s…

[@alisondevereux6562]

Wish I’d read this before I started the job😖

[@bonaminhrasmey42]

❤THANKS for sharing your video 😊

[@toolboxtalking]

My pleasure 😊

[@guildunnamed1949]

Thank you for this. Not sure if it's too basic, but wonder if you can run over some terminology, such as what is common? What color is it normally in new builds or old builds. Very helpful regardless.

[@toolboxtalking]

No worries. Common will be brown and L1 will be black then L2 being Black. Both with brown sleeving

[@shanksgaming2827]

Hi mate, If you haven't second fixed the intermediate switch be prepared as everyone wires them differently. I for example don't use the brown as the common, I use the grey, Black as L1 & Brown as L2.

[@jo-9432]

Do work in UK where is safety glasses you cutting plasterboard? Nice one

[@toolboxtalking]

Do the safety squint mate 😂

[@SN-hx4mg]

Hi can you do a video how to wire lights and sockets upstairs in 2 rooms only 3 sockets upstairs thanks

[@mdmohammadali7371]

Nice to see you man ❤

[@toolboxtalking]

Hey, thanks

[@mdmohammadali7371]

You are really doing great

[@cerebello1382]

Brilliant mate 👏

[@toolboxtalking]

Thanks mate. Stay tuned for the Fuseboard upgrade next week

[@michaelwalker1621]

First off thank you for describing a 3 way switch which I followed 😂 just… but what would happen if you had 2 or 4 lights in the room?

[@toolboxtalking]

Haha, great question! If you had 2 or 4 lights in the room, you might need to hire an electrician to handle all those switches! Just kidding, there are actually different wiring configurations for multiple lights, and I can definitely cover that in a future video.

[@KamalAhmed-tp1zc]

Amazing good explanation...

[@toolboxtalking]

I aim for amazing and good explanations every time! Glad to see it's working. Stay tuned for more amazingness!

[@isaacmanase3433]

Thanks alot I have learned something...

[@toolboxtalking]

Glad to hear that

[@MC-CFC]

Can you use an intermittent switch as a 2 way if you just link out both sides at the bottom? Am struggling as only have intermittent for my grid

[@toolboxtalking]

Yes, you can use an intermittent switch as a 2-way by linking out both sides at the bottom. It might not be the conventional way, but it can work in a pinch!

[@faustinekithinji2966]

Great work brother

[@toolboxtalking]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kierenhudson6331]

Have you ever come across the situation where a 1940's house has 2 switches controlling 1 light. But with only a single twin & earth at each switch and the ceiling rose? I figured there must me a junction box somewhere along the installation but still don't understand how it would have been wired back then?! 🤷‍♂️

[@martinpmcnulty]

Your videos are great. I'd be interested in having a chat with you about a start up business that's aimed at electricians and the trade in general. I appreciate you're busy but if you could spare 10 minutes for a chat I'd appreciate it as you seem like a straight talker and your opinion would be very useful.

[@toolboxtalking]

Sure mate, no problem. 👍

[@matiasmartincruz7462]

Could you send me the connection diagram, thanks?

[@bravosvush257]

thanks bro its really awesome but could you mind if you do about connecting a socket and a switch

[@toolboxtalking]

Yes I can

[@bravosvush257]

soon you are making us a video@@toolboxtalking

[@CizzyK]

Nice working

[@WantoNando-l9r]

Thanks, Tutorial👍🙏

[@toolboxtalking]

Your more than welcome

[@samuelteerseer8034]

Nice one Sir,, 👍 Keep it up

[@toolboxtalking]

Thank you 😊

[@mitz2772]

lol thought it was Tyson fury in the thumbnail

[@toolboxtalking]

I will take that 😂

[@DarrenTimo-w5l]

What's the name of those boxes please! How do they call it the technical name

[@toolboxtalking]

So many people call them different things. Dry lining box, fast fix box, plasterboard box - you can see them on amazon here - www.amazon.co.uk/shop/toolboxtalkforelectricians/list/1NVOV28BZLKIX?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsftoolboxtalkforelectricians_ZFC9QMV6YVHV759DMR2E

[@FTanin]

Great job thanks

[@toolboxtalking]

My pleasure

[@bonifacekiprono2307]

Good a proffessional work ,but the colour coding in the switches must be red bcz in kenya red is always live

[@toolboxtalking]

You must be able to tell I'm in the UK mate

[@ef7480]

Harmonised colours were introduced in 2004 to UK to match the EU. (Brown and blue). Just wondering if Kenya is in the EU?

[@user-vs5fi2vy3h]

Brilliant ❤

[@toolboxtalking]

Thank you

[@IsaacNahabwe]

Thank you

[@sylvianorah1367]

What happens at the dB if I use 3core as my feed to some emergency lights in the hall wat and 2way switches? How do I wire at the DB?j have black snd brown

[@toolboxtalking]

There would be no point in using 3 core from the Db unless you want to use a sw live from there too

[@HappySingh-fs4kf]

In firsr switch ,where you connect live and neutral Live in common and neutral L1

[@toolboxtalking]

In a first switch, you connect the live wire to the common terminal and the neutral wire to the L1 terminal. Make sure to always follow the correct wiring guidelines for safety purposes.

[@IHEDIOHANMAJAMES]

I love this

[@toolboxtalking]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@ayeayemu6426]

Thank You very much for this video Sir

[@toolboxtalking]

Most welcome

[@truthexposer5494]

The best video I've seen .

[@toolboxtalking]

That is the best comment I have ever seen - Thank you

[@alisondevereux6562]

!!!!Followed this religiously BUT didnt work. The intermediate switch wouldnt turn off other 2. Changed the wiring for black and grey on to and black n grey underneath then it worked!!!!!!!!! Taken me weeks to work it out😱

[@toolboxtalking]

You must have gone wrong somewhere, 1000s of sparks have been doing it like this for years

[@acakebread]

@@toolboxtalking she probably used the wrong pole switches

[@alijuma1815]

Good work

[@toolboxtalking]

Thanks

[@sarfrazshah7160]

Good informative video thanks mate

[@toolboxtalking]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sarfrazshah7160]

@@toolboxtalking can we add more lights on same mathod

[@pauldoherty5679]

Great video . How would you add a couple more lights that would be controlled by the same amount of switches ? Would they be simply daisy chained from first light?

[@toolboxtalking]

Yes mate. Just carry on the L+N to every light 💡

[@pauldoherty5679]

Nice one . Appreciate the vid and your quick reply .

[@JamesTucker-m2l]

Parfect ❤

[@esmartdavis7722]

This thing is so funny to how I know it. There should be no live wire in the light when it switched off. The live should go to the switch first

[@toolboxtalking]

It depends how it’s wired bud

[@Tselectricals]

Wow very nice presentation sir ❤❤❤

[@UnclePhin]

How can u do the serials of Intermediate switches

[@toolboxtalking]

This is a video to come

[@davidharris8885]

Thank you 👍

[@toolboxtalking]

You are welcome

[@JOHNAFIA-gr9ic]

How can I connect trafficator light please

[@foodjunkie6526]

Fantastic

[@bobjames7533]

How do you connect Solar panel and you get power

[@toolboxtalking]

Solar panels are connected to the main supply, you can however get a lot of different set ups

[@EmmanuelAkpan-q8c]

The path i don't understand is how you connect the light and the switch

[@toolboxtalking]

There is a video coming just for you

[@MsMeiker1]

It's quite obvious to me that all the wires in switch are live only the blue one is neutral and obviously earthing

[@toolboxtalking]

You're absolutely right! It's important to understand the wiring and safety measures when dealing with switches.

[@Leo-gt1bx]

How do I add a fourth intimidate switch?

[@toolboxtalking]

It would be the same as adding the 3rd, but I could make a video on this 👍

[@DaveGardner64]

thank you

[@tucays1]

what about a two way for the stairs?

[@toolboxtalking]

Like this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXnaYqiupKd6n7M

[@thokozanizulu4183]

Next tym on sketch it better to sea connection pleace

[@puregold6379]

Good work , but during terminations you need to advance on explaining process, a new learner can understand you!

[@toolboxtalking]

Thanks for the feedback. I know just what you mean - I do assume everyone knows some bits. Always room for improvement 👍

[@khanshaab9]

Why is there no live direct to the switch.

[@AlhassanMahamed-bm2jm]

Good work, but I don't understood how it happened

[@AlhassanMahamed-bm2jm]

Am also an electrician that's why I said that, and I need to understand it very will

[@KiwanukaPorah]

What about when there linkage

[@toolboxtalking]

Linkage for what mate?

[@EmmanuelAkpan-q8c]

It so interesting

[@toolboxtalking]

If you liked this one, you are going to be impressed with the next one coming soon

[@BharatSingh-ne9jx]

❤

[@nedzadridjic789]

👍👍👍

[@bakarenurudeen9852]

Pls I need the diagram

[@toolboxtalking]

Of what mate?

[@kas3214]

How’s that

[@toolboxtalking]

How is that?

[@kas3214]

@@toolboxtalking nice work. I’m an apprentice sparky starting second year now

[@victor-hn1bh]

Surely as qualified electrician you would carry out test

[@toolboxtalking]

You sure would

[@raj080288]

What kind of test?

[@toolboxtalking]

@@raj080288 check out this video, it will tell you all the tests electricians do and why kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2PWlapubKajirMsi=JnunAhVraSDIdJ1Z

[@titusnunumbal3059]

🙂👍

[@kxrrzy]

No ear plugs

[@toolboxtalking]

No, I would be able to hear

[@JoshuaSamuel-z3c]

Contacts please

[@toolboxtalking]

Not a problem

[@highhigh7476]

I think earth Don's work

[@toolboxtalking]

Thanks for watching! Can you please clarify what you mean by "earth Don's work"? I'm curious to know your thoughts.

[@workenahusheburu360]

hii

[@toolboxtalking]

Hello

[@DarRodar]

#MINECRAFT

[@toolboxtalking]

Think that’s for kids mate

[@AconcernedUKcitizen]

Don't have black

[@toolboxtalking]

Brown black grey in old colours is Red yellow blue

[@AconcernedUKcitizen]

@@toolboxtalking cheers mate, I fixed my problem I had three different colour cables coming into one light switch . 👍