Two Way Switch Wiring

How to wire a 2 way switch circuit.

Two way switch wiring. 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. When wiring a 2 way switch circuit all you re really doing is controlling the power flow switching off on to the load a light lamp outlet ceiling fan etc now a typical circuit will contain a 3 wire cable known as romex. A common c l1 and l2 if you look inside an existing wired in two way switch you will see quite a few wires of differing colours. Basically connecting a switch either end of a room to control the same lights.

In one position the com and l1 are connected while in the second position the com and l2 are connected. All you need. A two way switch has 3 terminals. The cable consist of a black wire a white wire and a bare copper wire.

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. Wire them together in a particular way. It is a standard single pole switch with three terminals. The three terminals are usually named com l1 and l2 but sometimes com 1 way and 2 way are also used.

Black wire power or hot wire.