Guide to Wiring a 2-Way Switch for Two-Location Light Control
Learn how to wire a 2-way switch circuit to control lights from two different locations. Step-by-step instructions for connecting switches at either end of a room for effective two-way switching.

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285.5K views • Apr 15, 2019

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How to wire a 2-way switch circuit.
Two-way Switching made easy. Basically connecting a switch either end of a room to control the same lights! All you need to know about wiring the 2 way switch is in this video.
The cable you would predominantly use for lighting would be a 1.0mm TPS 2c + e (switchboard feed and switch wire to the light fitting) and 1.0mm TPS 3c (for all two-way circuits). It is fine to use 1.5mm TPS.
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WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIY ELECTRICAL WORK UNLESS BY LAW IT IS LEGAL IN YOUR STATE OR COUNTRY.
All work is done at your own risk, information contained in these videos should not serve as professional advice without consulting a Registered Electrician, no responsibility or liability for loss, damage or injury is accepted on behalf of SparkyDave YouTube channel. Videos are produced purely for educational use by Electrical Apprentices, Electricians in specialist industries, insiting interest in the electrical industry and overall entertainment. If you are a home owner in New Zealand, and interested in DIY Electrical work, please check out NZECP 50 (Appliance Repair) and NZECP 51 (Electrical Work) which are very detailed on the WorkSafe website here https://worksafe.govt.nz/laws-and-regulations/standards/electricity-standards-and-codes-of-practice/ to see which work is legal to undertake.
Two-way Switching made easy. Basically connecting a switch either end of a room to control the same lights! All you need to know about wiring the 2 way switch is in this video.
The cable you would predominantly use for lighting would be a 1.0mm TPS 2c + e (switchboard feed and switch wire to the light fitting) and 1.0mm TPS 3c (for all two-way circuits). It is fine to use 1.5mm TPS.
Subscribe and wack the like button for more tutorials and how to videos.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIY ELECTRICAL WORK UNLESS BY LAW IT IS LEGAL IN YOUR STATE OR COUNTRY.
All work is done at your own risk, information contained in these videos should not serve as professional advice without consulting a Registered Electrician, no responsibility or liability for loss, damage or injury is accepted on behalf of SparkyDave YouTube channel. Videos are produced purely for educational use by Electrical Apprentices, Electricians in specialist industries, insiting interest in the electrical industry and overall entertainment. If you are a home owner in New Zealand, and interested in DIY Electrical work, please check out NZECP 50 (Appliance Repair) and NZECP 51 (Electrical Work) which are very detailed on the WorkSafe website here https://worksafe.govt.nz/laws-and-regulations/standards/electricity-standards-and-codes-of-practice/ to see which work is legal to undertake.
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Apr 15, 2019
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