How To Wire A 2 Way Light Switch Explained 2023
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- 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.
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Finally, a great video with explanations reflecting the wiring standard (Au/NZ) we use in our country. Alot of videos on RUclips are American standards.
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!
Thank you very much for the super like mate I appreciate it! I'm glad you find all the content useful!
Need more tutorials. This is perfect cos it’s au. And updated
Awesome explanation, awesome video, well done mate.
Glad you liked it
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.
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.
Thank you for the feedback 👍 A ceiling fan is definitely something I want to do including how to put the support beam in the roof ect.
@@allelectricalau No worries, that would be fab as well as adding an extra power or lighting circuit. There are no channels apart from sparky dave nz and now you going into detail etc. Yes fully aware about the laws etc, but there is no law to stop you from showing viewers how to do things correctly.
@dombarton2483 I have a disclaimer in my video description that everyone should read regarding the legalities. I'll note those video ideas down 👍
@@allelectricalau yes absolutely. What you are doing is purely for educational purposes and if anything saving lives. Why? because those that may disobey local laws and do something incorrectly can end up seriously injured if not dead. That applies not only to electricity, but plumbing, carpentry, welding, metal working, brick laying even tiling. There is always a right and wrong to do anything in life. We should be thankful and greatful that there are people out there like yourself willing to share invaluable knowledge that imo will save lives not cause them! Kudos to you!!
@@allelectricalauwould love to see a ceiling fan install
Thanks bro very helpful?I'm from Vanuatu 🇻🇺
Beautiful part of the world! Been there and loved it 👍
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
Yes you could transpose so the light would be off with both switches off. Two on= no light. Two off= no light. One on one off=light on
Thank you so much for simple and clear explanation. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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
I know the pressure can be real on some jobs. Im glad this video helped would you benefit from a looping at the light video about the same topic aswell?
@@allelectricalau yes plz
That was superb. So useful for you to have made a clearly labelled mock up. Well done.
Thank you mate 🙏 I tried to make it as simple as possible to understand.
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
I appreciate your feedback mate 👍
What a great teacher
Thanks for your informative videos especially with the Australian accent
Just a Aussie bloke 🦘
Very informative. Thanks!
Thanks brother.
❤thanks for sharing your video 😊
My pleasure 😊
Great video for an apprentice thanks man
You are welcome mate I've got alot more to come
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?
Pretty much the same as whats in this video you just daisy chain from the last light
Thank you
Thanks for the video mate
You are welcome mate 👍
Thank you so much for these videos !!
You are welcome I hope it was informative 😁
Very helpful brother thanks.
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.
Hi, thank you for the good video.
I have a question. 5:56, light is off when switch 1 is off position, the other switch is on position. in 2 way switching, switches are not the same position. when one is on, another one is off even though light is on. is it normally like this? thank you.
Good video man, where would a dimmer sit in this configuration?
In NZ they appear to use 3 core yellow TPS for 3 way switching, but in Australia we just use twin active?. Is it a new standard like the blue TPS for A/C but it just hasn't caught on here?
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
Great video and explanation,
I have this but want to make it back into one switch, what do I do?
Hello, fantastic explanation. Can you help me with this please? In my situation, the red wire from my light is already fitted to
T1 in switch #1. I have the white and red wires running from switch #2 to switch #1, but for the life of me, can’t work out where the wires go. Can you help please?
Please, if possible, make more videos about building electrical repairs
Wow thanks. Will this help me with Light Puzzles as well?
I have no idea 🤷♂️ Let me know though and I'll see if I'm any good at them 😂
Please do us a 3 way with intermediate switch legend!!
Mixing Power Points with lights? Is that legal? In Europe Power Points are totally separate to lights.
Great question. Yes it is legal but the circuit needs to be identified as a mixed circuit at the switchboard
Its not common though
@@ow3n25894 thanks, I didn't know that
A run on fan timer would be of interest 😂
Mine have the black wires in the looping is that ok?
Yes that's fine. It comes down to personal preference and how many neutrals you have at the switches for other lights ect. I find a connector can join more neutrals and provide a solid conmection.
Hey mate, is the double screw terminal on the earth circuit an as3000 requirment or personal preference? My sparky did not do this in my house, all done with single screw terminals.
If the connectors are the newer Clipsal ones they can be single screw because the terinamtion point is more square unlike the older ones which were more circular
Need a three way switching video to xx
Rodger that ❤️
@@allelectricalauIn NZ they appear to use 3 core yellow TPS for 3 way switching, but in Australia we just use twin active?. Is it a new standard like the blue TPS for A/C but it just hasn't caught on here?
Are they normal switches or you need to get two way or intermediate switches. Cheer
Good question! These are just standard 10Amp switches. Nothing fancy so yes i would say they are the normal ones 99% of people use.
intermediate switches are used if you need more than 2 way
❤what if 3 ways switch connections?😊
add an intermediate switch between the 2 way switches using twin-active cables
Stop chewing your fingernails.
You caught me 🙈
Showing d.I.y people how to wire a 2 way switch, not very good mister
You can tell atleast 50% of people commenting for advice are diy guys with no clue and he's giving advice, fair enough if you're an apprentice, these videos are great but for the diy guys, it's illegal and dangerous, call an electrician, if your house burns down or family injured/killed from your handy work its on you.