How to Wire a Two-Way Light Switch: Step-by-Step Guide
This video explains how two-way switching works and demonstrates how to wire a light fitting controlled by two switches.

The Engineering Mindset
8.9M views • Jan 21, 2019

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How to wire 2 way light switch, in this video we explain how two way switching works to connect a light fitting which is controlled with two light switches. We look at the EU colour coding wires and explain the different ways to connect the lighting circuit.
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