How to wire a two way light
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- A single switched light can easily be converted to a two way light with the addition of a two way light switch and three core and earth cable. This video shows how to convert a one way light to a two way light. Brought to you by www.ultimatehan...
Nice video, How refreshing to have someone speaking clearly and slowly, camera mounted on a tripod and no stupid music in the background. 10/10
Over the past year, i've done most of the DIY work in my house after watching your videos.
After spending an hour yesterday trying to wire a second switch without success, i found this video and managed to wire it correctly within 5 mins.
Thank you very much for these informative videos. Keep them coming!
+Amjid Mahmood I'm glad the video have helped ;-) Thanks for the comment
Currently at college training as a Electrician and this video really helped me.Clear and to the point. Thanks mate
+simon garraghan
I'm glad the video helped ;-)
Good luck with the course. Thanks for the comment
Done everything in college to become an electrician and still looking for my apprenticeship two years later been doing other jobs whilst I'm still looking everyday. Cheers for these videos keeping everything that I learnt fresh in my mind
You are welcome
Good luck in finding an apprenticeship
Where do you live ?
where are you know
I'm an electrician in the United States and found this video quite interesting because of the differences in how things are done in our different areas. Even little differences in the terminology you use is enlightening, such as calling one of your wires the "ground" a term which, here, would be used for that green wire you folded back inside. Here, our panel boards are usually installed vertically. For a "three-way" switching set up we would have to also change the first switch out from a "single-pole" switch to a "three-way" or "three-terminal" switch, instead of simply changing the existing wiring format around for the same switch device. Unless I misunderstood, it looks like all of your switches can be set up for either three-way or single pole. It appears you have some nice remodel boxes as well, allowing snug fit and built-in plaster board anchoring clamps. We have similar items, but their design is quite different. Thanks for sharing!
David Sanders
Hi David,
Yes the terminology and set up is much different in different countries. I believe in the US you call the live wire the "hot" wire. Over here the Live wire (phase) often gets called the Live or the Line wire or is often just labelled up as the "L" on most switches etc.
With regards to the first switch that was added to to make it a two way lighting arrangement, you can do this in most cases without changing the original switch but sometimes you have to swap it for a two way switch. In the UK we have one way and two way switches but the cost between the two is minimal and so some electrical shops only stock the two way as it can be used on a one way or two way lighting circuit- hence many light switches are two way and so just need the additional cable and switch to make a two way lighting circuit.
Thanks for the comment ;-)
Thanks to your concise no-nonsense approach I was able to confidently wire a two way light set up in my garage. Cheers pal!
+Steve Moyers You are welcome.Thanks for the comment ;-)
One of your best vids yet. Always learn something and you explain it to make everyone understand. Tell you what in the 4 years iv been watching you have not aged. Its all good.
Great video as always. I'm a C&G Electrical Installation Level 1 student( I want to progress to become an electrician) and I can learn alot from the practical side from your videos. Keep it up! :)
I'm glad the video's help.
Good luck with the learning ;-)
Cheers :)
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Just remember that when you are qualified not to come back here and give me any grief LOL
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Excellent video, mate. I just carried out a job like this. I'd never done a two-way circuit before, and I thought it was going to be a nightmare but thanks to this video I got the job done with no problems. Great channel, keep up the good work! :)
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Cheers dude, I'm studying electrical Installation at college and sometimes struggle with the switches. Really cool video and easy to understand. Thank you very much.
+Chris Slade
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Best of luck with the course ;-)
Very clear tutorial and easy to understand, well done buddy keep up the brilliant work, thank you for sharing your knowledge👍
Glad you liked it 👍
I like how you approach and executed this video ,professionalism . well done kept my eyes on my screen right through this video.
+Odeen Heslop Thanks for the comment ;-)
congratulations sir,that was a great share and i hope everyone who has watched this video has got something because you were not quick/fast,am an electrician too and that was indeed awesome.
+Martin wangeci
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A very comprehensive video, I particularly like the isolating lock, something I have never seen before and seems a great idea. Thanks for taking time to post. N.
Thanks a lot for your electrical videos I am doing my EAL level 3 and you've really helped me and explained things easy, I understand how a ring main works with the sockets but I am a bit unsure with how the lighting wiring is structured thanks again mate (Niall from middlesbrough
Rally clear vid, exactly what I was looking for, and no waffle unlike most.
Thanks for the comment
Been looking for a video of this for ages. Nice one. Clear & concise.
No annoying music, I like that
+Ronan Slevin Thanks for the comment
Tip, when using rods, only turn in the direction that tightens the connection!
When our solar panels were installed, the young electrician, turned them back and forth to loosen a stuck rod.
That rod section is still in my wall.
I had to lend him mine to finish the job!
Great video. I loved the way you explained the routing of the new cables. I remember when cables were chased into walls. Not on walls like those in the video obviously. Is that still done? I hate those horrible plastic channels they stick to walls nowadays. Ugly, intrusive bloody things that ruin the look of the walls.
+InTheNameOfJustice
Thanks, yes they still chase cables into solid walls and they still use surface mounting in some properties and you are right they are ugly!
Thanks for the comment ;-)
Giving away all our secrets!! Thank you for including the safety tips.
'Lock off', envelope idea and solution to noggin problem great. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the comment
In the usa the dual switching setup actually involves using "three way" switches. three way switches have three terminals, a common that switches between one of the other two terminals. So the line/hot wire is connected to one of the switches common terminals and the load wire is connected to the other common terminal. the two othe terminals on each switch are connected to the opposite switch and called "travelers" The cool thing is that "4 way" switches can be installed in between two "3 way" switches so that the same light(s) can be turned on or of from ANY number of switches! 4way switches LOOK like dpdt switches but actually they switch back and forth between the the 2 poles switching the travelers on the three way switches! Really a clever set up when one wants to have multiple switches to control same fixture(s)
It is amazing how different countries do things and name things! It is so similar really but would stick out like a sore thumb if installed in the wrong country! People would just say "WHAT???"
Thanks for the comments Doug ;-)
Great video, the oscillating multi tool looks like a very useful bif of kit.
Wonderful resource for DIY and fixing things around the house for a singaporean as we share the same plug
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Great video, thanks for posting, I've added single light switches off of a ceiling rose before but didn't know how to wire a two way but this is easy to follow
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excellent video sir thank -you for the video as always professionally done
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Thanks so much for this I will be tackling this job soon and know know exactly how to do it. Much appreciated!!
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good too see Kenyans interested in electrical installation.
When I cut into plasterboard I use a streight blade on my multitool and got a bit of electrical tape marking the thickness so I know when it's cut fully so don't need too use a Stanley knife I also use a screw in the centre too pull the cut peace out instead of screwdrivers less damage too be made
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You are very good sir..nice job....thank you very much for uploading this video..very helpful.....
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Another great video glad to see you hit a stumble as I do every bloody time!
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I like these videos .. different ways to do some things and more hands on..
6:00 GS38 4mm MAX Tip i think your missing the cove on the RED side.
Good Clear Video ..hope to learn a few things off you.. I studied Electronics and then Moved in to Electricals
I don't think any of the probe has been removed, I'm sure it came like that. People keep saying it's not GS38 approved yet it is stamped with GS38.
I'm not a fan of these types of tester because they are so well insulated you can't always make contact with the tip. How long before someone using a GS38 approved tester is injured or killed because the tip did not make contact with the conductor!
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***** Measure from the Top of the Prob to were the Plastic covers it.. my tester has covers that go over the probs to make it in to GS38, because GS38 as good as it is, dosnt allow enoguht metal to get in there and Touch things so in old days and cheating ..people take it off so you can make a good connection.
GS38 is more for Electricians to do the Live Testing of a circuit. As you are checking to see if it is Live, as a Electrician i would be expected to use GS38 on there, untill i know it is FULLY DEAD
Could you post the Model and Make.. its ok just need covers (sheves) over the Metal parts
Chauvin arnoux.. The only thing that makes it GS38 is the TIPS... without them on it dosnt complie to GS38
and with Full GS38 you really got to Stab it in ..Martindale VI-13800 Voltage Indicator has a cover that is Sprint loaded.. but still if you dont make connection and you think it is.. then could give you a wrong reading.. Voltage Detector might help as a back up.. but its not a 100% way
Very clear instruction as usual. Thank you!
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Exellent video I can follow very well apart from where the single RED wire is coming from that goes into L1 @ the top of the switch? I can see live & neutral coming from the one cable & connecting to COM & L1 respectivley @ the bottom of the light switch. Then you have the new cable being connected as directed. Again though, what is the single RED live in L1 @ the top of the light switch? Thanks in advance.
This should help- th-cam.com/video/n52fvF2G0ys/w-d-xo.html
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@@ultimatehandyman many thanks for the swift response. The second video is helpful however it’s not a 2 gang 2 way vid. However I’m assuming that in the 2 gang the same theory applies but you need ‘Bridges’ to / from the 2nd switch to complete any circuits. The single red wire I found a bit confusing in the 2 gang video. Thanks again.
Great Video Mr Ultimate Handyman!!!
Thanks ;-)
Hi Handyman and thanks for this fantastic video.
I am a little confused however what happened around the 8:50 mark. You were pushing the rod up through the grommet and gave it help to get it past the bit of wood in the way.
Then all of a sudden you say 'We have now got the cable down at the switch.
All I saw was a rod going up the wall. What happened in between to get a cable at the switch.
Sorry to be dumb.
Hi, the cable was pushed up into the loft (it was difficult as the wood was in the way). Then the end of the cable was taped to the end of the rod. My mate was in the loft feeding the cable down as I pulled the rod.
Ah I see, thanks for the reply.
Do you mean the 'rod' was pushed into the loft as you were pushing the rod at the 8:50 mark.
How did the rod locate the original hole in the loft as it appeared you would be pushing blindly?
Yes the rod was pushed up, if there is a piece of timber across the top of the wall you can drill a large hole of 25/30mm which will enable you to get the rod up- then the wire down. You would have no chance trying to get the rod up the existing hole for the cable.
Thank-You for the video. As always, professionally done and crystal clear.
Hi good video,,infact all you DIY videos are top qulity...im looking for a little advice 1 have a switch horrible white on that i play to swap out for a BG nexus metal one and the L1 / L2 Are indifferent places on the new switch...so am i right in say as long as the match up from the old switch to the new it should work right? all the commons seem to be in the same place though
Yes, as long as they are in the correct L1/L2 terminals, the position of them is irrelevant 👍
@@ultimatehandyman Thanks very much for the reply and help much appreciated 👍 🍻
Did you remember to release the helper in the loft?
Great video,very helpful.
Just the job worked nicely with no hassle.
Thanks for the video, I have watched so many of them now, they really are very useful and have saved me loads of time. Just recently whilst tiling the kitchen. Can you clarify something for me please? I have to replace my old sockets and switches with new chrome ones. The 1 gang etc sockets have been straight forward but I am struggling with an intermediate switch for the heating system. The one I bought looks different with the L1 and L2 located top and bottom not left and write, is this due to age and standards changing? Thanks.
Some manufacturers label the terminals differently but normally if they are in the same position on the new switch they do the same thing. It sounds strange to have a intermediate switch (or any light switch) for an heating system?
#Ultimate Handyman . Thanks for response. I put this question onto your electrical forum so I could add some pics, seems it's not an intermediate switch but poss a DP switch. Thanks.
Oh, ok. Thanks for the update ;-)
If you wanted to create double two way switches... would you just run two lengths of 3 core & earth and connect the earths at both ends? or can you do that with less wires between them?
Very clear insightful advice
Thanks for the comment
nicely done... a little different code here in the states for the boxes but the technique is the same.
+Ron Malouin Thanks Ron ;-)
hiya nice video one question if you dont mind.. how have you got the magnets to stick to the wall?one thing i have had struggled with before is hitting studs in the wall
The magnets are attracted to the screw heads which hold the plasterboard to the studs. Once you find the screw heads you find the studs ;-)
***** hahaha excellent genius idea
Great videos! Very helpful as Im training to be a sparky! Keep them coming !
I'm glad they help, good luck with the training ;-)
When you said 1mm T&E on the video, is that OK for lighting? I've always used 1.5mm, but I'm only a DIYer.
Thanks for another great video on a very useful subject. Would be great to have more videos on electrics.
you can use 1mm.. but most of us do use 1.5mm
+woodbine66 1.5mm preferably mate
You can fuse off a ring with 1.5mm for 13A
hi there i'm just wondering what the access hole was for? i didn't notice you using it until the end when you were patching it up
There was an obstruction in the cavity that was preventing the cable access kit from reaching the top, so an access hole had to be cut in the plasterboard.
Thanks for the comment
ahh yeah just remembered the bit of wood that was obstructing it, cheers!
Good video Sir!Thanks for sharing your knowledge
+Dellboy Ru
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Hi. Thanks for the video. I did my two way light, changed the plastic switch to the new flat plat ones. Now the two works only when the first switch is on then the second switch works and vice versa. I don't know what I have done wrong? All I did was copy the wires in the same way ie Same configuration as the old switch. would the l1 or l2 make a difference if the wires were swapped? Thanks.
That should not matter, just make sure that the switched live and permanent live are in L1 and L2 and then put the other three wires in the exact same terminals at both switches. What you have described can happen if the live and switched live are wired into com and L1 instead of L1 and L2.
good trick with the magnets,do they allways work with stud walls
They have always worked on every stud wall that I have tried them on.
Thanks for the comment ;-)
I would like to know the various uses of aloop tester and when exactly do we use it. Thanks
one of the outlet of my two way switch does not have a "hot" wire. confirmed this with a multi meter. As a result the switches (both) will occasionally don't work. can I just leave the defective switch not connected and work the other like a regular one way??? please advise!!!
Isn't there any insulation inside that stud wall?? Also thank you for this video, I needed to replace some very old 2 way switches at work and I only know how to do 1 way. Very clearly explained :) EDIT: Another question, are you still allowed to use red cable? I though brown was only allowed now (for live)
No, there is no insulation in this stud wall.
Thanks for the comment
If your existing wiring is red and black you can still use red and black wires, but if the new colours have been used you should use the new harmonised colours.
Oh okay I thought you always had to use new colours even if you're working on something that still has existing colours
Is that one single cable connecting switch to switch? Or is there a junction box connecting them both in the loft? Thanks
Yes, it's just a single cable
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Hi there what if I didn't labeled 2 gang to way switch wiring, how can I find this out. I has two lights in hallway, and two switches, one for hallway lights both work separate, and another switch goes for one hallway light and light in toilet Can you send me some advice please Thank you for your video Arthur from glasgow
+Bungo Man
Your best option is to ask in the forum, You will need to take pictures of the wiring at both switches. One of the members might be able to work out where the wires go then ;-)
www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/lighting-f33.html
I love you! You helped stop me from going mad! Thanks an ultimate matey!
Excellent video.
Thanks for the comment ;-)
So in the existing 2g switch, did I see a red phase wire connecting both common terminals? It's the one that you moved to L2 on the 2w
Yes, some electricians do this when they install a new light, as they can take the power from the existing light switch.
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Hi - Quick question: I've taken a 2 way dimmer switch off to change it to a normal switch and didn't make a note of where all the wires were going. I know you hear this all the time. The switch operated 2 sets of lights. 1 set was 1 way and works. However, the dimmer element which was on a 2 way feed doesn't? I've changed the wires(which are the old style and I have blue / yellow / Red) so they are like for like in both sides? However, I have a 3rd wire sticking down which is the ring way( I think - Its Grey with red wire inside it) I've connected this to the live and joined up both Comm's but still doesn't work? In the video you move 1 red wire from Comm to L2 for the 2 way switch? Why? Do you think I need to do that to give power to the 2nd set of lights? Happy to send you a picture if that helps? Please could you advise? Andy
+Andy Ellis
Best bet is to take pictures of both light switches and post them here with as much info as possible- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/lighting-f33.html?sid=bbd3372ad6fae213eccce9d131652c7e
If you just explain what you have done and attach the pictures someone will try and help you. It's probably something simple but I don't have time to look as I'm on my way out. The forum is free to join BTW ;-)
+Ultimate Handyman thanks for your advice and keep up the videos as they're really informative.
Andy
I’m being a stereotypical women here but the envelope was the best tip in this video... genius 😂
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Not my original idea, that was passed down from my brother-in-laws late mother
Thanks for the comment
I have a 3 switch that operates 3 different lights ,I am tiling my kitchen and disconnected the kitchen light to put the cable through a hole in the tile ,should have taken a pic but didn’t,now put wires back where I thought and one switch now operates two lights one of the wires are in the wrong place if I take a pic can you help ?
I might be able to, but it could be tomorrow or the day after before I get chance to look at it.
You could try asking here for a faster response- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/viewforum.php?f=33
Thanks it’s just the one wire
Hi, I am from Australia.
When you access the initial switch at 10:55 in the video, why do you disconnect the wire from "Comm" and add it to "L2"?
Regards, Mitchell.
Com and L1 is only used for one way switching. When you use the switch for two way switching you need to move the wire from com to L2 for it to work. This videos shows why-
th-cam.com/video/n52fvF2G0ys/w-d-xo.html
Good tutorial only things I would of done different would be to use brown sleeving instead of red no need to identify the brown in the 3 core as it identifies itself (also sleeve other old switched live cables brown) and terminated the cpc into a 5a single connector block or even crimped so there was no lose cable at the switch.
Thanks for the comment ;-)
Do you have a video doing the same but upstairs downstairs config.
Downstairs I have a 2 gang 2 way.
But upstairs is 1 gang 2 way.
I have bought another 2 gang 2 way but can't seem to figure out the wiring.
Upstairs the wires I see are 2 earths 1 neutral and 4 lives ?
These videos might help-
Lighting circuits- th-cam.com/video/DoVSdqeFkhE/w-d-xo.html&t
Two way light switching- th-cam.com/video/n52fvF2G0ys/w-d-xo.html&t
How to replace a light switch- th-cam.com/video/NXDxg1JcqsU/w-d-xo.html&t
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@@ultimatehandyman thanks but I'm looking for 2 gang 2 way those are 2 way one gang
Should you always bend the end of the wire/chopper?
Thanks!
It depends how many wires are going into the terminals, if there is only one or two, I often bend the conductor over, so the terminal screw can grip the wires better.
Thanks for the comment
@@ultimatehandyman Thank you! :)
Hi pal,,I’m a bit lost,,I’ve got to change my light switch but the old light switch is different to the new one,,,,my old switch is only marked up as l1 l2 l3 twice,,and my new switch has 1. 2. Sp and com twice,,,,there is 3 red and 2 black cables,,,I’m lost,,,can you help cheers
Best to ask here, with as much info as possible (preferably with pictures)
www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/lighting-f33.html
Hi I have two light switches in my living room and want to remove the number one switch but obviously needs to be made permanently live before plastering over how to I wore it to make that happen? I have a yellow in Comm three red in L1 and black and blue in L2? Thanks
If you are plastering over it, the wires need to be permanently dead, not live.
You can disconnect them at the other switch in the room, but make sure you insulate them, so that they cannot be wired back into the switch.
thank you for sharing the knowledge. Regards
You are welcome.
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Thanks for the video, Mate
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In Mexico the electricians dont follow color code...im having an issue connecting a "Gang"" doble light switch...but 4 wires are connected to the old switch...2 are live n 2 are not...how can i make the correct connection...one switch controlls the outside light n the other switch the livingroom light...
If you put one live wire in the top terminal of each switch, then put one of the other wires into one of the bottom terminals of each switch. If the wrong light comes on with the switch, try isolating the electricity again and swap the two bottom wires around.
Hopefully this will work ;-)
"partition" a petition has a totally different meaning 😁
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Nice, I like the envelope idea.
Hi. I want to change from 2 gang double pole switch to a 1 way. Do I just terminate the strappers at both ends? The other end is a 2 way switch
Hi, it might be best to ask here and give as much info as possible, preferably with pictures of the switches and wires-
www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/lighting-f33.html
So in the two gang switch. L1 goes to the light? And L2 is the feed? Is that right?
Yes, but it doesn't matter which way around they go as long as those two wires go into those two terminals.
Excellent very helpful. Thanks
Hi I have a 2-way light switch and the connections are L1, L2 and COM. on the switch I have got a brown wire to L1 a blue wire and a grey wire to L2 and a brown wire and a black wire to L3 how do I wire my new switch please?
Ian Wilson
I think the manufacturers do this to confuse people.
L1= COM
L2= L1
L3=L2
It's a good idea to label the wires using masking tape before removing them.
th-cam.com/video/NXDxg1JcqsU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks ultimate handyman
thanks helped me understand alot.
+ihs Thanks for the comment ;-)
one in l1 and one in l2 but on another video ( with the bulb and battery) you use l1 and comm?
The L1 and COM is only used when it is wired as a single switch, when that is changed to a two way circuit the COM is moved to L2
th-cam.com/video/n52fvF2G0ys/w-d-xo.html
Great video! Thanks for making it. ;)
+indypup
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Have you ever come across the situation where a 1940's house has 2 switches controlling 1 light. But with only a single twin & earth at each switch and the ceiling rose? I figured there must me a junction box somewhere along the installation but still don't understand how it would have been wired back then?! 🤷♂️
Yeah, I think I came across that once. I think it’s known as the “cable saving method”. I think it was widely used in the 1960’s as there was a copper shortage!
The only diagram I can find is on this page- www.electronicshub.org/2-way-switch-wiring/
@@ultimatehandyman thanks 😊
Hi
The yellow tool you used to make sure the box is leveled. What is it called?
It's called a spirit level
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Jalal Araidah
You are welcome ;-)
Looks like we are all right.
UK = 2way
North America = 3way.
PS: I am an electrician as well
Nice cheap one again :)
Got cable access kits and test meters
good advice :)
That live probe didn't comply with gs38
love the envelope idea !
Thanks for the comment
but there are 2 cables that may confuse one who isn't specialised on this area especially the incoming wires,it seems like there are 2 red and one black or is it they have been colour coded and the video is not capturing that
+Martin wangeci
Normally in the UK there are either red and black or blue and brown wires at a light switch depending on when it was wired. The black wire is normally sleeved red, so that it signifies the wire is live at some point, likewise the blue wire should be sleeved brown to signify that being live.
The three core and earth used to join the two switches together used to be red, yellow and blue (which all should be sleeved red)
Or newer installations use brown, grey and black (sleeved brown)
It's easier to follow if you look at these diagrams-
www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/how-to/light-fitting/light-wiring-diagrams
www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/how-to/light-fitting/two-way-light-switching
The video might not have captured all the colours correctly.
Thanks for the comment ;-)
+Ultimate Handyman ..wow,a nice and a kul reply...Thank you for that sir because in AFRICA there is
1.red-live
2.black-neutral
3.The naked wire-earthing/grounding
+Martin wangeci
Thanks Martin,
It used to be the same here, but then they said to comply with British standards in cable identification the bare earth wire had to be sleeved with green and yellow sleeving.
Then in about 2005 they changed the wiring colours from red and black to brown and blue to fall in line with the rest of Europe.
Thanks for the comments ;-)
thank you really good and helpful
+Mustafa Ali
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I know this video it's old, but any chance anyone knows what type of magnets I can use to see where I got wires in walls? (like one in 1:39)
Would be glad for help :)
The magnets will not detect wires, they will only find the screw heads, which hold the plasterboard to the studs- fave.co/2GTUFcZ
Thanks for the comment
I was expecting a vid on "how to wire a two way switch" not how to fix one into a plaster board wall, there are many vids on YT about how to wire up a 2 way switch, but none cover how to replace a light fitting on a 2 way switching system !!
th-cam.com/video/NXDxg1JcqsU/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/n52fvF2G0ys/w-d-xo.html
Don't get why you use a square backbox. Why not round ones?
i have a ceilin light with 3 blue wires n 3 brown wires for each bulb
but i dont have 3 blue wires in the ceilin how do i connect.?
This video shows how to replace a ceiling light-
th-cam.com/video/WZizlnLfLks/w-d-xo.html
The ones with multiple blue and brown wires can be a pain. Really the manufacturers should terminate them so that there is just one wire to terminate for the live and neutral but they are more interested in profit rather than ease of installation.
You have to connect all three blue wires together and join them to the neutral wires on the lighting circuit. You also have to connect all three lives together and connect them to the switched live on the lighting circuit.
The earth wires should also be connected if there are any (normally coloured green and yellow).
If there is anything you are unsure of it's probably best to get an electrician to install the new light for you ;-)
Thanks, really helpful.
Nice bit of info be rules have changed again and vid needs an update regarding bonding and rcd protection.
Rules always change, it's a great way for the rule makers to make money ;-)
Thanks for the comment
Ultimate Handyman it’s not money making bud, it’s the institute of electrical engineers and the fire brigade Preventing things like Grenfel tower happening again. No alteration or extension of a circuit without 10mm bonding to gas and water and rcd protection of ALL circuits unless risk assessed. You should also be part p registered unless changing a socket or light fitting. There’s a right way, or - the wrong way.
Thanks for the info ;-)
Hi how to wire a dp switch with neon to a simple ligth on off connection switch live wiring thanks, swich works can't get the neon to come on off
I don't think it will work, as you only have a live and switched live. A DP switch with neon needs a live and neutral.
thank you great tutorial
You are welcome
Thanks for the comment
Love it! Am just upcoming electrician!
Good video.. But I'm a english bloke in australia, and it's done quite different?? I'm just an apprentice but I think it's easier here
Thanks for the comment, I guess it's different in all countries all over the world. I'm just glad that we don't have to worry about deadly spiders when going in lofts over here LOL
All OK electrically, of course, BUT:
At 8:50 you skipped over an important part of the physical aspect. I suggest that it would be very difficult (almost impossible) to push a "Cable access kit" up to pass through the target of a relatively small hole in the Wall Plate at the top of the wall. Would it not be much easier for your assistant to feed the "Kit" downwards and for you to locate it, as was done in the first cut-out and then attach the cable to the "Kit" (or a draw-string pushed down using the kit) and then pull the cable back.
Of course, this would be correct only if the order of feeding the cable(s) was reversed. In reality, surely you would have fed the cable UP from the original switch, through the loft and then DOWN to the new switch. If done the way as shown in the video, you would appear to need to join the two cables in the loft!