How to Wire a 2-Way Switch for Lighting Circuits

In this video we look at a lighting circuit using the 2 plate method and I explain the connections within a one gang 2 way switch. The 2 plate method takes the feed (supply) to the switch and is often used in installation that have lots of downlights fitted (LED) because it reduces the number of cables at the lighting points.. 🔔 Subscribe for more free electrical training videos https://youtube.com/c/GSHElectrical?sub_confirmation=1 == 🕐 Time Stamps - Cut to the action 🕕 == 00:00 - How to connect a 2 way light switch 00:20 - 2 way switch terminals 00:55 - Connection in the first switch 01:42 - Video on exposed conductive parts 01:54 - Removing the 1 way switch 02:13 - Identifying conductors 02:39 - Black is common 03:42 - Doubling cable ends 04:21 - L1 and L2 connections 05:11 - Connections recap 05:46 - New switch position 06:25 - Black into common 07:09 - 2 plate method for downlights 07:57 - L1 and L2 connections 08:20 - 2 way switching Videos are training aids for City and Guilds (C and G) and EAL courses Level 1, 2, 3 plus AM2, AM2S and AM2E. You can follow me day by day on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok lookout for "GSH Electrical”. ▶️ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/gshelectrical/ ▶️ INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/p/BrIhZmrAYGDTmjMdb9lUNQodMevqsbDDki3qpQ0/ ▶️ TWITTER https://mobile.twitter.com/gsh_electrical ▶️ TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRBLFdhe/ #GSHElectrical #Electricaltrainingvideos #lighting #switch #connections #electricalwiring