Lighting Circuit with 2 Plate Method & 2-Way Switches 💡
Learn how to wire and connect a lighting circuit using the 2 plate method and 2-way switches with clear connection explanations.

GSH Electrical
262.2K views • May 9, 2021

About this video
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 switching (2 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). I show you how to wire and connect up a 2 ways switches when the circuit is wired using the 2 plate method. The 2 plate method is a very common wiring method used on site so it’s important appreciate electricians and trainees understand it.
This video will show you how to convert (change) a 1 way switched lighting circuit into a 2 way lighting circuit.
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== 🕐 Time Stamps - Cut to the action 🕕 ==
00:00 - Lighting 2 plate method 2 way switching
0):48 - Adding a 3 core and CPC cable
01:27 - Original 1 way switch to be changed
01:51 - 2 Way switch
02:22 - Connecting up our first 2 way switch
03:19 - Removing the 1 way switch
06:46 - Connections in our first 2 way switch explained
07:19 - Adding the second 2 way switch (new switch)
10:22 - Recap adding the new 2 way switch
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This video will show you how to convert (change) a 1 way switched lighting circuit into a 2 way lighting circuit.
🔵 The 2 plate method of wiring lighting circuits playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ea5r9gxUUevU9gv8lizD53aYvwiJ5qr
== 🕐 Time Stamps - Cut to the action 🕕 ==
00:00 - Lighting 2 plate method 2 way switching
0):48 - Adding a 3 core and CPC cable
01:27 - Original 1 way switch to be changed
01:51 - 2 Way switch
02:22 - Connecting up our first 2 way switch
03:19 - Removing the 1 way switch
06:46 - Connections in our first 2 way switch explained
07:19 - Adding the second 2 way switch (new switch)
10:22 - Recap adding the new 2 way switch
Videos are training aids for City and Guilds (C and G) and EAL courses Level 1, 2, 3 plus AM2 and AM2S.
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 #ledspotlight
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262.2K
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Published
May 9, 2021
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