Wiring An Electrical Three Way Light Switch Explained

This video will show you the wiring for a lighting circuit that is switched three ways, including an intermediate switch.
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Common areas this type of wiring is used are in a domestic 3 story houses with a light switch on each floor for the landing light.
In a commercial environment the wiring can be used in a hall way.
The video is to UK BS7671 standards with twin and earth cable.
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Brilliant tutorial. I think it would have been handy to mention you could have as many intermediate switches inbetween two 2-way switches.

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

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[@Makeithappen1986]

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

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

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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.

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[@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…

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[@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.

[@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

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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!

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[@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.

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[@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

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

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

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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.

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[@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

[@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?

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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?! 🤷‍♂️

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How can u do the serials of Intermediate switches

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

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

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

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How do I add a fourth intimidate switch?

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Why is there no live direct to the switch.

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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

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

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

[@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.

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