Might want to redo this video… well presented and easy to follow… however key error is connecting both blacks to intermediate L1s and greys to L2s… will just mean it is constantly on… need to put black and grey from one wire into L1s and black and grey from other wire into L2s…
!!!!Followed this religiously BUT didnt work. The intermediate switch wouldnt turn off other 2. Changed the wiring for black and grey on to and black n grey underneath then it worked!!!!!!!!! Taken me weeks to work it out😱
Fab video, how do you take out the inserts without damaging them, the white things over the screws that fix it onto the wall? I don't want to use a flat head screw driver and damage them, I have 18 sockets and switches to do, we had them all fitted and I need to paint round them where the old ones use to be were bigger. Thank you. I was thinking of a very small flat head screwdriver ?
Thanks buddy, I’m currently on my apprenticeship and this tutorial has been very helpful. There is lots of crappy ones out there that show their own twist instead of the correct way in the regs etc.
Haha, great question! If you had 2 or 4 lights in the room, you might need to hire an electrician to handle all those switches! Just kidding, there are actually different wiring configurations for multiple lights, and I can definitely cover that in a future video.
What happens at the dB if I use 3core as my feed to some emergency lights in the hall wat and 2way switches? How do I wire at the DB?j have black snd brown
Your videos are great. I'd be interested in having a chat with you about a start up business that's aimed at electricians and the trade in general. I appreciate you're busy but if you could spare 10 minutes for a chat I'd appreciate it as you seem like a straight talker and your opinion would be very useful.
Yes, absolutely! You can definitely install a dimmer switch instead of one of those regular switches. It's a great way to have control over the brightness of your lights and create the perfect ambiance in any room.
Yes, you can use an intermittent switch as a 2-way by linking out both sides at the bottom. It might not be the conventional way, but it can work in a pinch!
In a first switch, you connect the live wire to the common terminal and the neutral wire to the L1 terminal. Make sure to always follow the correct wiring guidelines for safety purposes.
So many people call them different things. Dry lining box, fast fix box, plasterboard box - you can see them on amazon here - www.amazon.co.uk/shop/toolboxtalkforelectricians/list/1NVOV28BZLKIX?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsftoolboxtalkforelectricians_ZFC9QMV6YVHV759DMR2E
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?! 🤷♂️
Thank you for this. Not sure if it's too basic, but wonder if you can run over some terminology, such as what is common? What color is it normally in new builds or old builds. Very helpful regardless.
Hi mate, If you haven't second fixed the intermediate switch be prepared as everyone wires them differently. I for example don't use the brown as the common, I use the grey, Black as L1 & Brown as L2.
Great video . How would you add a couple more lights that would be controlled by the same amount of switches ? Would they be simply daisy chained from first light?
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Do work in UK where is safety glasses you cutting plasterboard? Nice one
Do the safety squint mate 😂
Could you send me the connection diagram, thanks?
Might want to redo this video… well presented and easy to follow… however key error is connecting both blacks to intermediate L1s and greys to L2s… will just mean it is constantly on… need to put black and grey from one wire into L1s and black and grey from other wire into L2s…
Wish I’d read this before I started the job😖
!!!!Followed this religiously BUT didnt work. The intermediate switch wouldnt turn off other 2. Changed the wiring for black and grey on to and black n grey underneath then it worked!!!!!!!!! Taken me weeks to work it out😱
You must have gone wrong somewhere, 1000s of sparks have been doing it like this for years
@@toolboxtalking she probably used the wrong pole switches
You are a good tutor, nicely presented and easy to understand. All the best.
Should also do video showing how to do if live & neutral go through the switch
Thank you, brother, for the teaching. Very clear demonstration.
My pleasure mate
Thank you 👍
You are welcome
Great video mate learnt more in 20minutes than 2years in college 😂
Collage is there for the paper work, you need to go out and do it 👍
The path i don't understand is how you connect the light and the switch
There is a video coming just for you
Fab video, how do you take out the inserts without damaging them, the white things over the screws that fix it onto the wall? I don't want to use a flat head screw driver and damage them, I have 18 sockets and switches to do, we had them all fitted and I need to paint round them where the old ones use to be were bigger. Thank you. I was thinking of a very small flat head screwdriver ?
Many thanks for the teaching
You are welcome
Brilliant tutorial. I think it would have been handy to mention you could have as many intermediate switches inbetween two 2-way switches.
That could always be another video
Was wondering that. Now I've been informed 👍 Thanks 😊
Hi can you do a video how to wire lights and sockets upstairs in 2 rooms only 3 sockets upstairs thanks
Thanks buddy, I’m currently on my apprenticeship and this tutorial has been very helpful. There is lots of crappy ones out there that show their own twist instead of the correct way in the regs etc.
Great to hear!
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At las someone who still says live and earth . And not line and CPC . Good book video 👍
Yes, I have always said live and earth, I think line and Cpc is a book terminology
Nice bro
Very good and helpful video. If it's possible please show 2 plate method for 3 switches. Ie intermediate switch. Thank you
I think it’s up already - check the other videos 👍
First off thank you for describing a 3 way switch which I followed 😂 just… but what would happen if you had 2 or 4 lights in the room?
Haha, great question! If you had 2 or 4 lights in the room, you might need to hire an electrician to handle all those switches! Just kidding, there are actually different wiring configurations for multiple lights, and I can definitely cover that in a future video.
What happens at the dB if I use 3core as my feed to some emergency lights in the hall wat and 2way switches?
How do I wire at the DB?j have black snd brown
There would be no point in using 3 core from the Db unless you want to use a sw live from there too
Your videos are great. I'd be interested in having a chat with you about a start up business that's aimed at electricians and the trade in general. I appreciate you're busy but if you could spare 10 minutes for a chat I'd appreciate it as you seem like a straight talker and your opinion would be very useful.
Sure mate, no problem. 👍
Very clear explanation. Could you please advise if I can install a dimmer switch instead of one of those switches?
Yes, absolutely! You can definitely install a dimmer switch instead of one of those regular switches. It's a great way to have control over the brightness of your lights and create the perfect ambiance in any room.
Can you use an intermittent switch as a 2 way if you just link out both sides at the bottom? Am struggling as only have intermittent for my grid
Yes, you can use an intermittent switch as a 2-way by linking out both sides at the bottom. It might not be the conventional way, but it can work in a pinch!
This is how u can learn the reality of intermediate switch. Well done!
It is indeed, thankyou
Good work , but during terminations you need to advance on explaining process, a new learner can understand you!
Thanks for the feedback. I know just what you mean - I do assume everyone knows some bits. Always room for improvement 👍
Next tym on sketch it better to sea connection pleace
In firsr switch ,where you connect live and neutral
Live in common and neutral L1
In a first switch, you connect the live wire to the common terminal and the neutral wire to the L1 terminal. Make sure to always follow the correct wiring guidelines for safety purposes.
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Think that’s for kids mate
It's quite obvious to me that all the wires in switch are live only the blue one is neutral and obviously earthing
You're absolutely right! It's important to understand the wiring and safety measures when dealing with switches.
How can I connect trafficator light please
This thing is so funny to how I know it. There should be no live wire in the light when it switched off. The live should go to the switch first
It depends how it’s wired bud
Brilliantly done with clarity.
What's the name of those boxes please! How do they call it the technical name
So many people call them different things. Dry lining box, fast fix box, plasterboard box - you can see them on amazon here - www.amazon.co.uk/shop/toolboxtalkforelectricians/list/1NVOV28BZLKIX?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsftoolboxtalkforelectricians_ZFC9QMV6YVHV759DMR2E
Good a proffessional work ,but the colour coding in the switches must be red bcz in kenya red is always live
You must be able to tell I'm in the UK mate
Harmonised colours were introduced in 2004 to UK to match the EU. (Brown and blue). Just wondering if Kenya is in the EU?
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?! 🤷♂️
How’s that
How is that?
@@toolboxtalking nice work. I’m an apprentice sparky starting second year now
lol thought it was Tyson fury in the thumbnail
I will take that 😂
I would normally use brown on brown L1 and blue on black L2 use grey as common. And similarly with the older wiring red to red and yellow as common
❤THANKS for sharing your video 😊
My pleasure 😊
Excellent tutorial, well presented, thanks so much!
Thank you for tuning in
Good work, but I don't understood how it happened
Am also an electrician that's why I said that, and I need to understand it very will
thanks bro its really awesome but could you mind if you do about connecting a socket and a switch
Yes I can
soon you are making us a video@@toolboxtalking
Thank you for this. Not sure if it's too basic, but wonder if you can run over some terminology, such as what is common? What color is it normally in new builds or old builds.
Very helpful regardless.
No worries. Common will be brown and L1 will be black then L2 being Black. Both with brown sleeving
Hi mate, If you haven't second fixed the intermediate switch be prepared as everyone wires them differently. I for example don't use the brown as the common, I use the grey, Black as L1 & Brown as L2.
How can u do the serials of Intermediate switches
This is a video to come
Great work thanks for your nice explanation 👍.
My pleasure
Thanks alot I have learned something...
Glad to hear that
Thank You very much for this video Sir
Most welcome
Can have several lights as well, also can add more intermediate switches in between the 2 way switches.
How do you connect Solar panel and you get power
Solar panels are connected to the main supply, you can however get a lot of different set ups
Thank you
How do I add a fourth intimidate switch?
It would be the same as adding the 3rd, but I could make a video on this 👍
what about a two way for the stairs?
Like this - ua-cam.com/video/OHw1uxoBGiQ/v-deo.html
Best explanation so far thank you 🙏🏻
My pleasure 👍
What about when there linkage
Linkage for what mate?
Surely as qualified electrician you would carry out test
You sure would
What kind of test?
@@raj080288 check out this video, it will tell you all the tests electricians do and why ua-cam.com/video/M2sdw87ApTQ/v-deo.htmlsi=JnunAhVraSDIdJ1Z
I think earth Don's work
Thanks for watching! Can you please clarify what you mean by "earth Don's work"? I'm curious to know your thoughts.
Nice working
Parfect ❤
Fantastic
Pls I need the diagram
Of what mate?
Amazing good explanation...
I aim for amazing and good explanations every time! Glad to see it's working. Stay tuned for more amazingness!
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Nice one Sir,, 👍
Keep it up
Thank you 😊
Thanks,
Tutorial👍🙏
Your more than welcome
Great job thanks
My pleasure
Contacts please
Not a problem
No ear plugs
No, I would be able to hear
Brilliant mate 👏
Thanks mate. Stay tuned for the Fuseboard upgrade next week
Why is there no live direct to the switch.
It so interesting
If you liked this one, you are going to be impressed with the next one coming soon
Brilliant ❤
Thank you
I love this
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Great work brother
Thank you so much 😀
Wow very nice presentation sir ❤❤❤
Good informative video thanks mate
Glad you enjoyed it
@@toolboxtalking can we add more lights on same mathod
Good work
Thanks
hii
Hello
Nice to see you man ❤
Hey, thanks
You are really doing great
thank you
Great video . How would you add a couple more lights that would be controlled by the same amount of switches ? Would they be simply daisy chained from first light?
Yes mate. Just carry on the L+N to every light 💡
Nice one . Appreciate the vid and your quick reply .
Don't have black
Brown black grey in old colours is Red yellow blue
@@toolboxtalking cheers mate, I fixed my problem I had three different colour cables coming into one light switch . 👍
The best video I've seen .
That is the best comment I have ever seen - Thank you