Double Gang 2 Way Light Switch Wiring Diagram
Two way means that the switch has two positions on and off and two gang means that two switches are packaged together.
Double gang 2 way light switch wiring diagram. Pin1 of both the switches are connected with the phase or live wire and pin2 of both the switches are connected with the one end of the lamp. The switches are situated one on top of the other and instead of the traditional switch plate an outlet plate is used to finish the installation. A double gang light switch is designed to fit in a single gang switch box yet it offers the capability of controlling two separate circuits. Wiring two switches in one box with 2 sources.
This diagram shows two switches in the same box with a separate 120 volt source feeding each. As you can see in the schematic diagram of 2 way switch circuit below the common of both the switches are short circuited. The other end of the lamp is connected with neutral line of ac power supply. Though it is not difficult to wire a double switch careful attention to safety is crucial to prevent injury.
In position 1 when the switch is down or on com and l1 are connected together just like the one way switch in position 2 when the switch is up or off com and l2 are connected together. To wire a double switch you ll need to cut the power remove the old switch then feed and connect the wires into the double switch fixture. For example you might want to turn on a bathroom light separately from the ceiling fan. Three wire cable is supplying the source for the switches and the black and red wires are each connected to one switch.
Article by ruby allan. A two gang two way light switch sounds complicated but it s actually the very common two switch light fixture you re probably used to seeing in your home.