How to Wire a 2-Way Switch for Lighting Circuits
This video demonstrates wiring a lighting circuit using the 2 plate method, explaining the connections within a one gang 2-way switch for proper installation.

GSH Electrical
129.6K views • Dec 24, 2023

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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..
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== 🕐 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
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== 🕐 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”.
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▶️ TWITTER https://mobile.twitter.com/gsh_electrical
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#GSHElectrical #Electricaltrainingvideos #lighting #switch #connections #electricalwiring
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129.6K
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Duration
8:47
Published
Dec 24, 2023
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