2 Gang Switch Connections Explained - Taking the Feed to the Switch

Marcus and his work experience trainee Eric are connecting up a 2 gang light switch. The method of wiring used is the 2 plate method this means the supply is taken to the switch. Marcus has wired the circuit so you could have both lights coming on at the same time or separately on 2 different switches. Originally the client wanted the lights on one switch but changed there mind and wanted them switched separately. Marcus talks through the connections and the advantage of taking the feed to the switch.

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

00:00 - 2 gang switch
00:28 - 3 cables at the switch
00:55 - 3 blue neutrals
01:22 - Brown conductors
01:37 - Bridge connection
02:04 - Bridge wire between commons
02:24 - Hard work
02:36 - Can add smart switching
03:00 - Summary

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[robblack]

A big thank you, I have a 2-way switch with 1 light working off it, now I can utilise the 2nd switch. Great video.

[kevingoodman]

Mate, just before lockdown, had a sparky fit this for me, but then we had a major refurb, and the builder took off the switch without taking a picture of the wiring!! I tried and failed and left it until now. But I couldn't find a video or website describing it ANYWHERE until now? I thank you profoundly!!! Clearly described and fixed my exact problem, and I'm an avid DIY'r but didn't wanna fork out the charge for the sparky again then feel so stupid when he fixes it in 3secs😂😂
I am subbed now for any more you have to offer. Cheers!

[eddietownley]

Thanks very much guys, exactly what I needed, took an hour mucking around elsewhere, watching over explanatory videos that didn’t help at all, sorted in this video in 5 minutes

[MHasan]

This is the most easiest video I have found to explain the process. Good job.

[marcinlasota]

Yes this is perfect and standard connection
Perfect mate that's what we need on YouTube to education other people

[BobBenz]

Again …nicely explained, I always feed live, neutral and earth to all my switches then go from there. 👍🏼 doing this today but with a 4 gang switch. Will be using IDEAL for connecting the switches up. 👍🏼

[deltoid]

I am an absolute beginner to electrical switches etc, even though my old man is an electrical engineer. But I understood exactly what you was saying here. Makes you a good teacher I guess :)

[dubirl]

really great video - I had an old double gang light switch which slightly threw me as the terminals were arranged slightly differently on the new one - your explanation reassured me I was wiring it back the right way - cheers!

[dandyrandy]

Thank you king I was confused what is a bridging cable u saved my life today ❤

[dormerhouse]

Best and most straightforward explanation i have found thanks 👍👍

[tariquebhatti]

Thank you for your video. Well explained. God bless.

[gameon]

thank you so much for explaining everything in such a simple way, I'm studying Electrical engineering and my teacher always makes things look so complicated, after a lesson I always come here to get a better explanation :D

[Stealthspocker]

Great video! Clear and easy to understand 👍

[imranmirza]

What a great video! Explained so well and the infographics are ace and very accurate. Thanks mate.

[jamesronaldo]

Brilliant video thank you. Looked everywhere for this 👍

[thefootballsay]

Really helpful video thanks for doing it onsite to it is easier to understand when it’s actually on a job thanks

[Dog-whisperer]

Nicely explained, but I don’t like the idea of taking the feed to the switch to many wires plus the wago’s makes it cluttered, more cable drops more chances of someone putting a nail through them on drill through them when they desired to hang a picture or something on the wall and it does happen all to often. It’s also a throwback to the 20s 30s,
I do get the benefits of taking the feed to the switch I just don’t like it.
But who am I to argue i’am just a grumpy humble spark who’s opinion means nothing.
Great video Marcos as always 👍👍👍❤️

[JonNelsonWBN]

I understand this. Makes sense. Struggle to understand the L2. Could you advise please?

[SirGingerOfKnight]

While this video is incredibly helpful for others

It turned out one of the dimmers on a double-dimmer switch was broken :)

[mohamadboodhoo]

Nice and clear video.
I have a question.I have taken a live through double socket to a spur, then feed a 1.5 to the double switch.
1 cable goes to the ceiling, and the other cable goes to the outdoor light, but it's does not work.
Should I take the outdoor light through the ceiling rose ?
Please explain.
Thanks