Two way light switching explained

This video shows how to wire a two way light switching circuit, or a two way lighting circuit. I believe this is called a three way switching circuit in some countries. This video shows how to change a one way lighting circuit into a two way lighting circuit and also includes schematic diagrams of a basic lighting circuit and a schematic drawing of a two way switching circuit. When wiring a two way lighting circuit you will need two – two way light switches as well as some three core and earth cable to use as a strapper.

[hadisamsami]

Excellent video. I drew a diagram from the video and followed the instructions successfully.


My friend who is an electrician saw the diagram and approved. Thank you Ultimate Handyman.

Hardy

[blackmore]

Great one. I've gone bald scratching my head about this. No other videos explain it simply like this. You're a champion.
Cheers, Spud

[ultimatehandyman]

Happy Sunday people!
Sorry for the lack of videos recently, I'm very busy on site for the next 10 weeks or so and have been for the last 4 weeks.
I hope you like this video, it took me considerable time to make all the schematic diagrams (which hopefully make this easy to understand).
I also seem to spend more time blocking trolls than making videos right now!
Please like and share the video as this helps the channel out tremendously ;-)

[deanrobin]

I had to leave a comment. I have been trying to find a video that explains this concept in a more palatable comprehensive manner; and this video did it perfectly so well. With the diagrams and illustrations. What i love most is, its simple for a layman to understand. Much appreciated....

[brucemaclennan]

I rewired my house years ago and had no problems-except that I couldn't get my head around wiring the two-way circuit for the hall and landing.  This vid is excellent - so clearly and precisely demonstrated and easy to understand. Thank you U.H. for posting this  .

[scudger]

Excellent. Like many others I've been scratching my head about this two way switching, and your explanation along with the practical demo caused the penny to finally drop. Now I'm off to get a couple of 2 way switches and a battery and hammer it home.
Superb package all round, much respect !

[danpapworth]

Much clearer explanation than other vids on this subject. This allowed me to fit an extra switch without having to cut any wires, exactly what was needed. Many thanks.

[wiswam]

Very clear and concise explanation of two way switching. Have viewed several and thought this was the best. Thanks.

[kenmay]

Hi Ultimate top man! I have today completed doing a two way switch for my Daughter's garage, switch by the man door which I have recently put in and switch by up and over door, thanks so much for your Videos a great help, Job done. Ken.

[A-Nobody]

So simply explained and clearly laid out. Perfect tutorial. Thank you.

[nicgandy]

Thanks. Very helpful. Schematics made all the difference.

[kennywoods]

Thanks Just used this as i couldnt work out how my configuration was layed out in my living room which just had 2 three cor and earths one in each socket. I coudnt realise why they both had a live when i testerd then without the switches. Your diagrams helped me realise the live and neutral splitting was happening in the ceiling not in the switch boxes. Peoples demos dont show this so maybe a good video for the future. Thanks again fron North Yorkshire.

[royharding]

Thank you i fully understood this circuit and used it in my shed, works well.

[johnwickings]

Brilliant explanation, couldn't get my head around this until I found your video

[MrPaulf]

The amount of "bright" mates and family members who have asked me to help with two way switching is unreal, for some reason folks really struggle to understand the principle in theory let alone in real life. You've made a really good explanation and anyone who finds it complicated should frankly not be touching electrics.

[Bullochman]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! OMG, your video helped me because your video didn't waste any time and straight and simple, I could hear you speak, even though I'm from the USA and the differences, you are a great teacher!  Thank you again!!!

[garrysmythe]

Brilliant video, very helpful and clear to follow, thanks for posting from Garry in the UK

[nigelfowler]

Great explanation of 2 way switching. First class video, thankyou.

[Chris-uudg]

Brilliant explanation and diagrams, I have watched other videos on this but was still left baffled. You have made it really clear for me now because now I understand what the connections are doing when you flick the switches.. Thanks so much :)

[chrishoward]

Excellent video. I've been trying to work this out for the last 3 days. All sorted now.