How to Replace a 2 Gang Switch

Woodie's will show you how to replace a two gang switch.

[TheLifeEvents]

So refreshing to see a lady sparky. Brilliant will check out your other videos. This was so well done, thanks.

[eightiesboy]

Thank you for this. It took me 8 years in our house, to build up the courage to change a light switch myself, without the aid of a 'leccy'.

[jupiter-]

Love the way the wires have old paint on them, gives it some realism!

[racquelrobinson]

This helped me change my kitchen switch. Thank you.

[ededdynova]

Fantastic simple video very well done.
Now i need a video to show me how to make a 2 button switch replaced with a 3 button

[thevintagent]

Thank you, very clear and straightforward!

[preasail]

Useful video.
One thing about Woodie's that is unfortunate is their ridiculously strict policy about returning things. If you have a choice, go to B&Q, a store that doesn't go mafia when you want to return something.

[TheDearRecorded]

This was one of the better step by step instructions available online. Thanks so much! Would you be able to do a video on installing a dimmer switch, pretty please? :)

[charlesxix]

Wow, so many EXPERTS. Just changed 5 2 gang switches this Morning and they were all like these, Jan 2019.

[olliec]

Thanks for this, it's really helpful. Does anyone have any tips for when the new screws are not long enough but the old screws are so battered and ugly they are the main reason you wanted to change the light switch in the first place? Is it just a case of sourcing new screws that are long enough and the right size or are there any other tips?

[FuckMargaretThatchher]

Watching this in 2020 in Corona:

Comments from 2018, wear insulated gloves with power turned off.

Me in 2021: Doing this with power turned on...works fine

[kspolosmith]

This looks good.
Question..how do I resolve the issue of the ON being the switch pressed in and not pressed/positioned out.
Is my plug socket just upside down...

[fazer]

I changed a pull cord light switch. It had 3 wires. (Not including the earth wire) 2 in to the common & 1 in to L1. Why is this?

[CJUrbex]

its ok if the new switch your replacing is exactly the same as your old but the newer models have different numbers etc on them but confusing

[marshallcurtis]

Great video! But you might want to say that you are working in the UK. I say this as the wiring colors are different in the UK than in the US. Likewise all those electrical DIY YouTubers in the states should indicate not only that they are working in the US, but where in the US (Chicago area for instance).Furthermore, indicating where you are working should be stated at the beginning of the video. Other than that, keep up the good work!

[trevorcole]

It seems to be difficult too find the colour combination in my house built in 99, I have Two red, one brown and one blue.

I am guessing that the Blue is Neutral, the brown is live but what are the two red wires? No sleeves on the wire too indicate a different colour code.

Cheers for the upload 🍻

[evieemaya]

love this channel, to the point and make it so simple, move over b&q.... is that switch a polished chrome or brushed chrome?

[easy-therapy]

My new plastic light switch has a com and l1 line, but my old switch has earth, live, neutral and a wire connected to the box 😭 I have no idea what to do.

[BestUserNameUK]

That earth 'fly lead' is stranded which is not allowed, it should be a solid copper conductor.

[alunroberts]

Blue is switched live on switches unless it is a link threw.