Light switch - 1-way/2-way?

[Kiyoshi]

Hi all,

I need 3 replacement light switches for a single room, which all operate 2 ceiling lights (if that matters). I want 3 normal 1-gang switches like this.

I imagine it's glaringly obvious but - how many 'way' switches do I need for the above to work. 1-way, 2-way, 3-way doesn't seem to exist? What does the 'way' mean

Thanks.

 

[ov_sjo]

1-way and 2-way is for when you have two switches on the same circuit, like a staircase/landing.

You just want a 3-gang 1-way switch..


http://www.lightwiring.co.uk/lighti...light-switches/triple-gang-1-way-light-swith/

 

[manic_man]

1-Way: Switch is "on" in one position and "off" in the other
2-Way: The switch can represent "on" or "off" in either position

To be honest, most switches I look at are 2-Way as this works for all wiring conditions, however, simply put, if you have a situation where a single switch controls one (or more) lights then a 1-way switch will do, however if you have a situation where multiple switches can control a single circuit (think a landing light with a switch at the bottom of the stairs and one at the top) then you will need a 2-way.

 

[Kiyoshi]

Thanks both

 

[Beer_MonsterUK]

so, do you have 3 seperate 1 gang lightswitches any of which, when operated, switch 2 lights?

If thats the case you need x2 2-way switches and an intermediate switch

http://www.sparkyfacts.co.uk/Two-way_and_intermediate_lighting_circuit_(AM2 Exam).html

 

[Kiyoshi]

Yes that's what I was trying to explain in the OP.

 

[Beer_MonsterUK]

Fair enough, just 1 bit of advice, before you disconnect the old switches, clearly mark up the cables and note which connection the cables came out of the old switch.

 

[Kiyoshi]

Will do!