I have explained the difference between a 3 gang switch and a 3 way switch. I have also mentioned that a 3 gang switch is actually 3 individual 1 gang switch bundled side by side so as to save space and to make multiple switches lined up on the wall look neater. As such, terminating the wire terminals in a 3 gang switch as very similar to terminating a one gang switch. Refer to the diagram above. If you look at the back portion of a 3 gang switch, you will actually see the 3 individual switches. As mentioned before, [...] Read more »
2 Way Switch Wiring Diagram
As mentioned in my previous article, a two way switch have to work in pairs. Above is a simple schematic diagram of how the wiring for a two way switch should be installed. Also check out this New 2 Way Switch Wiring Installation Video As mentioned, a two way switch has three terminals, as seen in the diagram, S1 and S2 represents the two switches. In S1 you will notice that the live wire goes to a and then connected to c in the switch. In this case, the b terminal and the c terminal are the common terminals connected [...] Read more »