Used this as a guide to wire a 3 gang smart switch, this is a brilliant video, I did this as a beginner and a DIY enthusiast and found your instructions very clear and easy to follow. Many thanks :D
Thanks for posting this Dave: hard as hell finding wiring instructions in NZ as we're subject to ridiculous laws preventing non-contractors undertaking home electrical/plumbing work consequently purchased parts do not include installation guides. Crazy huh!
G'day mate, generally size difference - the older metal and alloy ones are much smaller than plastic/fire rated metal ones we use nowadays. Upgrading reduces chances of 1.0mm cable damage on light switches and also many of the sockets we now use dont fit older flush boxes. I usually replace flush boxes for all sockets and if the switch is a 3-6 gang, if single gang I dont usually bother and two gang it depends if it's steel and sufficient size - i'd leave it, alloy - i'd remove it and replace, and I always tend to replace nails where ever practical aswell.
Awesome video - thanks! Just wondering why you labelled the old switches 3, 2, 1 going from left to right? I would have thought 1, 2, 3 (so that the old left switch was the new top switch) would be more intuitive. 🤷♂
Hi Sparkydave enjoy your videos, have a question for you, I have four lights out in my carport and the light switch is in the laundry room and I want to put a switch out in the carport to make a two way sw so when we go out and come back after dark we can turn the carport lights on and turn them off when we get inside the house. Thanks for any help
Used this as a guide to wire a 3 gang smart switch, this is a brilliant video, I did this as a beginner and a DIY enthusiast and found your instructions very clear and easy to follow. Many thanks :D
Hi, so you don't need to connect the ground on the switch?
@@asiboy2912 nah because the ground is used for like lights
Thanks for posting this Dave: hard as hell finding wiring instructions in NZ as we're subject to ridiculous laws preventing non-contractors undertaking home electrical/plumbing work consequently purchased parts do not include installation guides. Crazy huh!
Well done Dave, helped me know end and easy to understand, no mess Charlie, Thanks
A magical video, I understand it all of a sudden...thanks so much for sharing it!
an electrician that cleans up after themselves, its a miracle. lol
Could you explain what feed and control means
This is a old wiring setup. Can you correct this?
Hey Dave, When possible do a video on how to install an outdoor power socket for an on-demand water heater. Thanks
Hey sparky dave just wondering why do you remove the metal switch boxes?
G'day mate, generally size difference - the older metal and alloy ones are much smaller than plastic/fire rated metal ones we use nowadays. Upgrading reduces chances of 1.0mm cable damage on light switches and also many of the sockets we now use dont fit older flush boxes. I usually replace flush boxes for all sockets and if the switch is a 3-6 gang, if single gang I dont usually bother and two gang it depends if it's steel and sufficient size - i'd leave it, alloy - i'd remove it and replace, and I always tend to replace nails where ever practical aswell.
@@sparkydave thanks mate
Hi Dave, canu please how to replace 2 way switch with smart wifi switch. Thx
Hey Dave, where did you pick up that volt stick. That's a really cool gadget! Cheers again for the awesome video!
G'day grabbed one from NZ Safety heres a link to it nzsafetyblackwoods.co.nz/en/strom-voltage-tester-nc-70-1000v-ac-each--03664851
@@sparkydave thanks sparkydave! I'll "smash one out" tomorrow - chur!
I grabbed one today based off Dave’s tip. Shits all over my previous one.
thanks Dave great help
Awesome video - thanks! Just wondering why you labelled the old switches 3, 2, 1 going from left to right? I would have thought 1, 2, 3 (so that the old left switch was the new top switch) would be more intuitive. 🤷♂
Hi Sparkydave enjoy your videos, have a question for you, I have four lights out in my carport and the light switch is in the laundry room and I want to put a switch out in the carport to make a two way sw so when we go out and come back after dark we can turn the carport lights on and turn them off when we get inside the house. Thanks for any help
Check out Dave’s video on two way switches, it’s awesome.
I didn’t get where the neutrals went, it could be just me
Great 👍
Dont know why there was a need to start a red wire W loop.
If it wasn’t there supply in wouldn’t be able to supply power to all 3 switches just like strapped on a 3 way switch with 3 way switches
@@trif169 Ok thanks.
Oops that's No end as you know