It is a standard single pole switch with three terminals. By wiring a 2 way switch the circuit below shows the basic concept of electricity flow to the load.
3 Way Switch Wiring Diagram
Wire 2 way switch. 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. The three terminals are usually named com l1 and l2 but sometimes com 1 way and 2 way are also used. The two way switch will have corresponding wires or screws. Two way switching allows you to control a light from two locations. This is a completed circuit. The wires that were twisted together should be sealed with a locking wire cap.
We look at the eu colour coding wires. Lets assume the load you are controlling is a light. Before proceeding an important component called a two way light switch is the main element of the 2 way switching irrespective of the type of wiring used. The electricity flows from the hot wire black through the 2 way switch shown in off position and then to the light and returns through the neutral wire white. This is very useful in a number places particularly hallways and stairs to switch from two locations youll need 2 two way switches and. Connect the white wire with the white wire the black wire with the black wire and either splice the red wire with the black wire or attach it to the black wires source.
Two way switch can be operated from any of the switch independently means whatever be the position of other switch onoff you can control the light with other switch. There are two methods of making 2 way switching connection one is 2 wire control and another is 3 wire control.
Gallery of Wire 2 Way Switch
