Lighting Circuit 2 Plate Method How to Wire up and Connect 2 Way and Intermediate Switches (3 Way)

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  • Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
  • In this video we look again at a lighting circuit using the 2 plate method and I explain the connections within the switches for 2 way and intermediate switching (3 way switching). The 2 plate method takes the feed (supply) to the switch and is often used in installation that have lots of downlights fitted (LED lights). I show and explain the connection at all switches making it easier for learners to connect up both the 2 way switches and the intermediate switch. The 2 plate method is a very common wiring method used on site so it’s important apprentice electricians and trainees understand it.
    Learner question when can a Wago connector be classed as maintenance free..?
    🔵 The 2 plate method of wiring lighting circuits playlist • Taking the Feed (Suppl...
    = 🕐 Time Stamps - Cut to the action 🕕 ==
    00:00 - Connections in 2 way and intermediate light switches
    01:21 - Recap of the connection in the first 2 way switch
    01:41 - Neutral go into a connector
    02:07 - Black is common
    03:17 - Intermediate switch
    04:26 - Connecting the intermediate switch
    05:03 - Adding brown sleeving
    05:54 - Wago 221 connector for the black conductors
    06:43 - Connecting the brown and grey conductors
    07:54 - Intermediate connection completed
    08:08 - Learner question - when can Wago connector be classed as a maintenance free..?
    08:25 - Connecting the the 2 way switch position
    08:52 - Adding brown sleeving
    09:12 - Connections in the back of a 2 way switch
    10:22 - Learning summary
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Комментарии • 39

  • @user-mg5dz1ru5c
    @user-mg5dz1ru5c 3 месяца назад +2

    Great teacher

  • @Jack-xh4rj
    @Jack-xh4rj 2 года назад +5

    Studied Level 3 at college. Lecturers didn't help you to fully understand.
    Found GSH 2 months into my apprenticeship and understood everything I couldn't before from the easy to learn videos
    And 5 years later thanks to all Gaz's I'm qualified level 3 electrician with 2391 and about to take course in Electric Vehicle Charging
    Without GSH I wouldn't have got through my college so thank you Gaz for all your helpful videos👍🏼💪🏻

    • @GSHElectrical
      @GSHElectrical  2 года назад +2

      Jack I am made up for you… massive thanks for the great comment and I wish you all the best in the future. Gaz 👍🏻

    • @Jack-xh4rj
      @Jack-xh4rj 2 года назад

      @@GSHElectrical cheers gaz couldn't have done it without you mate (and a few redbulls of course haha)

  • @andysims4906
    @andysims4906 2 года назад +5

    When I was an apprentice we was always taught the red was common. When the cable colours changed we automatically used brown for common. I still find these days in my area 50% of electricians use brown and 50% black for common. The point I’m making is when replacing a switch always check to make sure what colour has been used for common

    • @uncontrollable343
      @uncontrollable343 Год назад

      Most switches from that era wasn’t the 2 plate method

  • @thomassheridan4252
    @thomassheridan4252 10 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent video i just fitted my 2 way wirh intermediate switches, really helpful and simple examples.

  • @no_short_circuit
    @no_short_circuit 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the video - well explained - if anyone doesn't understand how these two way/intermediate switches work after watching this series of videos they should perhaps find another career path!!

  • @Dog-whisperer7494
    @Dog-whisperer7494 2 года назад

    Fantastic video Gaz you always explain things in simple terms so the learners can understand And find there learning easier.
    Fantastic video as always mate 👍👍👍❤️
    Have a great weekend and stay safe may I call you tonight please ?

  • @hasankhan-ey5oz
    @hasankhan-ey5oz 2 года назад +1

    Great job 👌

  • @shrekshrek413
    @shrekshrek413 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏽
    You should become a sparky for a living 😉

    • @GSHElectrical
      @GSHElectrical  2 года назад +2

      What a great idea 💡… I will search RUclips to see if I can find some content to help me 👍🏻

  • @ashvanbro9329
    @ashvanbro9329 2 года назад +1

    Another great video Gaz have a good weekend mate

    • @GSHElectrical
      @GSHElectrical  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting as always 👍🏻 Gaz

    • @ashvanbro9329
      @ashvanbro9329 2 года назад

      @@GSHElectrical your welcome my good friend

  • @paul_my_plumbs_uk
    @paul_my_plumbs_uk 2 года назад +1

    You know a quinetic makes sense Gaz😂😂 #wotk smarter not harder. Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas 🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎈🎈🎈🎅🤶

  • @gavinfitton6111
    @gavinfitton6111 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the video they have all been really useful in getting my head around lighting/switching. Would you consider doing one that covers an extractor fan connected to ceiling rose with isolation switch. I really enjoy watching and learning. Thanks again!

  • @Anonviewer97
    @Anonviewer97 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Gaz, another helpful video. Please can you confirm why they’re called 2 plate and 3 plate?

  • @Daniells1982
    @Daniells1982 2 года назад +1

    Now there's a recommendation in the regs to have a neutral at every switch position, I thought the wiring through the switch method would be the method of choice for 2 way and intermediate switching now but doesn't seem to be the case. The 2 plate method is still being used on new builds.

  • @BobBenz55
    @BobBenz55 4 месяца назад +1

    Still confuses me 😊. Beautifully explained though 👍🏼

  • @tedlahm5740
    @tedlahm5740 2 года назад +1

    UK two ways are called three way in North America? North America counts the luminary in
    the total count?

    • @GSHElectrical
      @GSHElectrical  2 года назад

      Hope the wiring diagram helps and thanks for watching and commenting. Gaz 👍🏻

    • @m101ist
      @m101ist 2 года назад

      Luminary what that? 😳

  • @dvrn86
    @dvrn86 2 года назад +1

    For some reason in Canada it's called 3 way and 4 way switching and a lot of electricians have no idea how to do it.lol

    • @GSHElectrical
      @GSHElectrical  2 года назад

      Thanks for commenting and watching from a far 👍🏻

    • @m101ist
      @m101ist 2 года назад

      What no way, three way, four way.complicating the wireing more 😳

  • @rudidudi
    @rudidudi 10 месяцев назад

    Can the light be connected to the intermediate switch?

  • @GSHElectrical
    @GSHElectrical  2 года назад

    This wiring diagram video with help the understanding of the video 👍🏻
    Wiring Diagram Lighting Circuit 2 Plate Method Taking the Feed to the Switch 2 Way and Intermediate ruclips.net/video/L9DU8XkHn1U/видео.html

  • @tedlahm5740
    @tedlahm5740 2 года назад

    Without a diagram (drawing) much too much verbal communication.

    • @GSHElectrical
      @GSHElectrical  2 года назад +1

      Wiring Diagram Lighting Circuit 2 Plate Method Taking the Feed to the Switch 2 Way and Intermediate
      ruclips.net/video/L9DU8XkHn1U/видео.html
      This is the wiring diagram link in the description for the downloadable handout 👍🏻

    • @no_short_circuit
      @no_short_circuit 2 года назад +1

      Watch the rest of the series where Gaz provides downloadable wiring diagrams!