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Question

i want to replace a 2 gang 2way light switch iv done all the 1 gang switches but im stuck. On the old switch there are wires to L and L1 L2 and a red wire in comon, but on the new switches iv brought there is only L at the top and L1 and L2 at the bottom. where do i put the red wire that is in the comon on the old switch, into the new switch.

Answer 1

call in some one who is qualified to carry out that kind of task it would not cost a lot and you and your neighbours would feel safe it had been done rite so would the insurance company if you needed to claim.

only trying to keep you safe:)

Answer 2

are u in the uk and what wire goes where, 2 way switches are wired with twin and earth + 3 core and earth. all depends on how supply is getting to switch, plus a strapper could of been used to make 2nd switch live in 2 gang switch, lots of ways of wiring it so need more detail. DO not go on above answers as they wrong. get a spark in will not cost much

Answer 3

If you're talking about a 3-way switch installation (two switches controlling one fixture), you will need to make sure the new switch is a 3-way unit.  

Refer to this page, for the actual diagrams:

http://www.do-it-yourself-help.com/insta...

Answer 4

What you probably have is an old 4 way switch(used if more than 2 switches controll something) they have 4 terminals.A 3way switch only has 3 terminals (2 black one red(traveler)) Buy a 4way switch.

Answer 5

Put the feed or common wire to the top and the other two wires which are called the strappers to the bottom, the top single connection will be marked 1 or L1  and the bottom two may be marked L1-L2 or 2 and 3. Good luck and do make sure that the installation is safely isolated (made dead before you work).