Wiring Diagram Using a 2 Gang Switch to Control 2 Independent Lights Using the 3 Plate Wiring Method

Student training aid for the connections required to wire a lighting circuit using the 3 plate loop-in method. Video explains the connection required within the ceiling rose, a consumer unit (fuse box), and in a 2 switch at is controlling 2 independent lighting points. The circuit is wired in twin and CPC cables (twin and earth cable) and is a wiring diagram for this circuit. This video will show learners how to connect up 2 independent ceiling rose and pendant for a 2 gang light switch.

How to wire up 2 lights from a 2 gang switch - this wiring diagram will help you understand the connection requires at both the lighting points and the 2 gang switch when wiring using the 3 plate method.

☑️ Link below is to the images used in the series of videos using a 2 gang switch


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

00:00 - Wiring diagram using a 2 gang switch
00:20 - 2 gang, 3 gang and 4 gang light switches
01:10 - 2 lights and 2 switches
02:09 - When do we use 2 gang and 2 gang switches
03:49 - 1 mm2 twin and earth cable
04:43 - Batten lamps holder, ceiling rose and pendant and a 2 gang switch
05:50 - Supply from the consumer unit
07:27 - Carrying the supply on to a second lighting point
08:48 - Connection in a 2 gang switch
09:46 - Cable from light 1 to the 2 gang light switch
13:08 - Cable from light 2 to the 2 gang light switch

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[seandempsey]

How can young learners fail to pass there college courses and exams when they have fantastic videos witch are a fantastic backup to there course work, and from a brilliant teacher. Who does whatever he can to help the learners.
And keeps it clear and simple understand and learn.
Always a a pleasure and enjoyment watching GHS videos. 👍👍👍👍❤️

[adamwillis]

I am not even taking my electrician exams, but this is really useful to understand what a mess my current house wiring is in. Great video.

[fa]

Your style of teaching is brilliant. Unlike other's who go directly to how it's done practically causing confusion, you first explain it on paper and drawings.

[dplatts]

Really clear video and diagrams... I would be so grateful if i had Gaz as a tutor!
Am i correct in thinking if you wanted to have downlights in either one of these rooms, you have the ceiling rose connections in a Junction Box and then have your L/N/CPC to your first downlight then daisy chained?

[darkdepth]

The videos of GSH electrical are great because they know how to combine practice and theory very well. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

[sandyfleming]

Perfect easy to follow diagram! Thanks for this!

[danhenshy]

Thanks, really helpful video.
I'm assuming if you were running the lighting circuit on to other rooms, you'd use the vacant terminals in the right hand light fitting to continue the journey?

[Jamesfj]

Thanks for the video. Just wondering whether it's absolutely necessary to connect both CPC wires to the switch CPC terminal in this case? Seems even with only 1 CPC connected to the switch terminal, both lights and the switch would still have cpc connection back to consumer unit?

[ColinRichardson]

There is a company called "Trendi", they have a 2 gang which has a intermediate and a 2 way.
I think they have a few 3 gang and 4 gang which have intermediate scattered in their catalog also.
Though, their design choice is polerising (?) but I gotta admit their ability to fit a 4 gang on a single plate is quite impressive.

[Dog-whisperer]

Excellent video very well explained and easy to understand. 👍👍👍👍👍❤️

[mrmime]

Great videos and the best part is the explanation. Very useful content, thanks!

[codenamefez]

Any chance of a video showing the most efficient or best practice way of wiring up 2 lights with 2 x 2way switching?

2 x lights (1 up, 1 down)
2 x 2 gang 2way switches (1 up, 1 down) both being able to switch both lights?

Love the videos, very informative and easy to follow for a visual learner.

[matteme]

Excellent videos. Is there any chance of the tech on similar wiring but for wiring through the switch on 2 gang please. Have power supply coming in and need to operate 2 different lighting systems (porch light and hallway) from a 2 gang switch. Many thanks

[Hussking]

So efficient and simple way to understand 
absolutely amazing video thank you :)

[mondhersafi]

Great video! Clear diagram and good explanation. Thank you for making life easier 😁

[bluielewie]

Thanks for you're explanation very good job! but the question I have is I'm running a 3/4 with earth core cable running to my 2 way switch can you explain how I run my cores in My switch l to keep each light separate?? Do I just link across my commons

[michaelshaw]

Thank you very helpful. I have to replace a double switch but one of the switches has two L1 - how do I describe this type of unit when search for a replacement? Thank you, Mike

[stephane_massey]

@GSH Electrical.

This is pretty close to my problem i'm trying solve.

I want to remove the 2 physical switches that control 2 lights and have them on.

Then I will add 2 wireless switches that are controlled by my Hue bridge,

But i've removed 1 switch and now they don't switch on. So i'm learning how to remove both switches and wire the lights on.

I know the Question and trying to ask. So its a start.

[deborahskeete]

I am really interested in the wiring for 2-Gang on spot lights

[SATNAMSINGH-oqzw]

Good video, it’s help me to do wiring in my garage. Simple nd easy teach . Thanks