2 Gang Switch Used as 1 Way Switches Connections Explained - Taking the Feed to the Switch

The method of wiring used is the this lighting circuit is the 2 plate method this means the supply (line, neutral and CPC) is taken to the switch.

In this video we look at the wiring and connections required in a 2 gang 2 way switch which is being used as 2 one way switches. One of the switches is for a bedroom light and one for an ensuite shower room light.

== 🕐 Time Stamps - Cut to the action 🕕 ==

00:00 - 2 gang switch
00:32 - Switch connections
00:40 - Wiring method
01:20 - Common connections
02:00 - L1 connections
02:33 - Top tip
02:59 - 2 gang switch as 2 one way switches
03:15 - It's a NO

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[BobBenz]

Again Nicely explained. Taking to feed to the switch is so much easier to work out. Been doing this method to my old house. At least most switches have a neutral now. So easier to add the new fancy switches which require neutral 😇

[Marcel_Germann]

In Germany 1-way light switches are no longer a thing for some time. It's actually cheaper for the manufacturers to manufacture more 2-way switches instead of manufacture 1-way switches on a separate line. Especially since it is easy to use a 2-way switch for a simple on/off application.

That reduced the prices of these switches, before they were more expensive. But since they became standard, the prices dropped.

[glenster]

Where does the 4th neutral wire go? I understand there's one from the source to the connector and one to each of the two light fittings, but can't figure out what the other one is doing

[alanbotfield]

Many thanks for explaining and making this switch wiring so simple, I needed to replace my old worn switch but didn't understand the wiring, now I know, cheers

[TheLondonHero]

Thank you! was not sure why off was on and on was off. Switched the wires and worked perfectly :)

[taffythegreat]

Have you a video on bringing your live feed to the roses instead of the switch. Like the video 👍👍👍

[jamestaggart]

Hi Gaz, any chance you can drawn the wiring diagram for us to see.

[markgourley]

Wouldnt it make more sense if the first switch (closest to the bedroom door) be the bedroom light switch as it would be the closest? That would make the switch closest to the en-suite the en-suite switch.

[geddyboy]

Love this video didn’t know it could be done like this but question what is the other end connections wire like e.i. Is all the lives in one way go clip and all blues and earths the same in there own way go clips then just follow the procedure in this video and that will give me to separate switches for two separate lights from one live feed, apologise just in the middle of lowering ceiling and want to have a central fan light on one switch and down light on a separate switch like your video so was wondering would this work

[goldenwateryk]

I have just connected the 2 Gang Switch,
but there are some problems,
when I click up the button.. the light is on, when i click down the button is if off now....
the button is reversed...
I m wondering .... am i making some mistake on the L1 wire?

[craigcotton]

The loop link is just like the jungle.... massive 😄

[Hobobanobo]

I have this but only one switch of the two works and it controlls both lights. Im so confused.

[Mega_sleepy]

What is the need for the loop from COM to COM?

[paddyhomebrew]

Hi,
I have an issue with my landing light. When I turn the downstairs switch off I cant turn the light back on upstairs. But if I turn the downstairs on then I can turn the light on and off upstairs.

[robertburrows]

If anyone asks can you use a two gang switch as two one way switches then they shouldn't be.anywhere near electricity.