How To Wire A 2 Way Light Switch Explained 2023

In this video I will show and explain how 2 way switching circuit works with the power looped at the switch not the light. Watch my other videos below for more electrical content relevant to this video.

Wiring Diagram Of This Setup:

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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO YOUR OWN ELECTRICAL WORK UNLESS IT IS LEGAL IN YOUR COUNTRY OR STATE. PLEASE CONTACT A QUALIFIED AND INSURED ELECTRICIAN FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. ALL ELECTRICAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND OWNER DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY/DEATH. THESE VIDEOS ARE FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES AIMED AT AUSTRALIAN QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS AND APPRENTICES ONLY AND ARE AN INSIGHT INTO BASIC ELECTRICAL PRINCIPALS AND COMPONENTS.

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[mdms]

Finally, a great video with explanations reflecting the wiring standard (Au/NZ) we use in our country. Alot of videos on YouTube are American standards.

[Eesakeee]

Loving the updated videos! Having the physical layout rather than a wired diagram really does aid the learning process. Been coming back to your vids for the last 2 years, excited to see what's next!

[djspooky]

Need more tutorials. This is perfect cos it’s au. And updated

[vzgsxr]

Awesome explanation, awesome video, well done mate.

[chriss]

Thank you so much for this great explanation that made it easy for me to rewire my single switch room to add working switches at both doors.

[dombarton]

Fantastic...finally someone explaining it simply and to the point. Would love to see a video on adding an extra circuit to a switch board. Sparky dave nz did one a while back but would like to see an Aussie doing it here using our setups. Another one would be installing a ceiling fan in a room. There is no law that says you cannot show someone how to do it.

[jeannoelmolbwet]

Thanks bro very helpful?I'm from Vanuatu 🇻🇺

[paulmatthews]

That was superb. So useful for you to have made a clearly labelled mock up. Well done.

[overtimevibe]

great explanation !! i just did a job where i ran 2 two ways and it didn’t really make sense to me at first but seeing it all come together here made what i did make a lot more sense. on-site it is difficult to really take in things like this as it is just go go go so this helped a lot, cheers

[Danny-esue]

Thank you so much for simple and clear explanation. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[dvsmo]

this is awesome. just found your vids and really enjoying learning about this topic. just got into home automation using smart relays, so this helps

[ozuewfi]

Out of Curiosity/OCD Any reason you can't transpose the Twin at one end so when both switches are in the off position the light is off? Thanks for the great video

[miaadkh]

Thanks for your informative videos especially with the Australian accent

[CedricRenard-edgp]

Very helpful videos you have mate! Simple and effective way of explaining the methods. Would you have a video where you have a 2 way switch with more lights connected in serie?

[ollie]

Great video for an apprentice thanks man

[JDDD]

Good video man, where would a dimmer sit in this configuration?

[aceofspades]

Hello, thanks for the description. I have a circuit wired as per your diagram. I wish to add a new light which will be located close to switch #1. Is it possible to add another light from switch #1 to come on using the same circuit? Or do I have to run a long cable from switch #2 back to the new light I wish to add.

[miaadkh]

Please, if possible, make more videos about building electrical repairs

[gcg]

Thanks for the video, very helpful

A couple of questions
1. With 3way and 4way switches, would it be the same theory just expanded out?

2. Can you put dimmers on 2, 3 or 4 way switching?

Thanks

[bonzerrulz]

Wow thanks. Will this help me with Light Puzzles as well?