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Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by 3 way swirch, Feb 27, 2006.

  1. 3 way swirch

    3 way swirch New Member

    does any one have wiring diagran for 3 way switch
     
  2. Bazza

    Bazza Screwfix Select

  3. 3 way swirch

    3 way swirch New Member

    I mean a 3 swtch unut .has three switches and works form 3 different switches
     
  4. Triplock

    Triplock New Member

    I think that you might want to get yer coat....

    Triplock
     
  5. nottsspark

    nottsspark New Member

    wats an unut ;), is it a polish make
     
  6. Triplock

    Triplock New Member

    a 3 swtch unut .has three switches and works form 3 different switches


    Had a second look. still none the wiser.

    Trip
     
  7. Ripped Off

    Ripped Off New Member

    Its a reverse Polish logic switch
     
  8. electrograph

    electrograph Member

    I mean a 3 swtch unut .has three switches and works
    form 3 different switches

    Perhaps you mean a 3-gang switch. In which case you'll have to indicate the number of wires in the wall box, and the types of circuit, e.g. 1-Way, 2-Way etc.

    Pb
     
  9. rutspark

    rutspark New Member

    Is he talking about an intermediate???
     
  10. sinewave

    sinewave Screwfix Select

    I like the 'user name'!


    Whats a 'swirch' BTW? :^O
     
  11. Smigga

    Smigga New Member

    LMAO @ unut!:D
     
  12. X

    X New Member

    I do believe that in was a form of punishment in the Isle of Man up to 1976
     
  13. Ripped Off

    Ripped Off New Member

    Noted he uses 'diagran' for headaches
     
  14. 3 way swirch

    3 way swirch New Member

    yes your right there are three red two black and it is 2 way
     
  15. sinewave

    sinewave Screwfix Select

    So no cpc then?

    That's all metal fittings ruled out then! ;)
     
  16. electrograph

    electrograph Member

    yes your right there are three red two black and it
    is 2 way

    So, a 3-gang switch, and presumably 2x1-Way & 1x2-Way - perhaps for Porch, Hall & Landing?

    Try to make the guesswork a little easier by indicating the types of cable, e.g:2 x twin & earth plus 1 x single red? Do any of the wires have markings (in the form of sleeving, tape etc).
    Do confirm also, that the switch box has an earth connection. . . .

    Pb
     
  17. ban-all-sheds

    ban-all-sheds New Member

  18. 3 way swirch

    3 way swirch New Member

    yes 2 twin &earth one single red earth in box not on switch . no markings .
    one twin and earth is live wire
     
  19. electrograph

    electrograph Member

    yes 2 twin &earth one single red earth in box not on
    switch . no markings .
    one twin and earth is live wire

    Well Mr 3 way swirch, you seem to be a man of few words and even less punctuation. . . . .

    Taking that 'yes' (above) to be confirmation that it's a 3-gang switch, used to control 2 x 1-way ciruits and 1 x 2-way circuit (and that you didn't really mean 'one single red earth'). Then there will be 3 switches each with the following terminal markings: C, L1, L2.

    One likely connection is as follows. However, there are other permutations, so if doubt remains, consult a competent person:

    Isolate circuit at fusebox/consumer unit.

    Connect a short red link between all 3 terminals marked 'C'. Mark the 2 black leads with red sleeving (or tape). Connect the live (red) feed of that twin & earth to the first switch terminal 'C' and its corresponding black (presumed here to be a 'switched live') to terminal L2 of that same switch. Connect the single red to the middle switch, terminal L2. Connect the remaining twin pair (presumed to be 2-way strapping wires) to the third switch L1 & L2.
    Ensure that the switch box is effectively earthed, and that the cpc (earthwire) is insulated with green/yellow sleeving. If the switch plate is metallic it also must be earthed.
    If switches appear to be working 'upside-down', then interchange connections from L2 to L1.

    Pb
     

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