Simple Single Gang Switch Wiring

A 1 gang switch will control a single lighting circuit and with a 2 gang switch you can control two lighting circuits and so on.

Single gang switch wiring. Wiring a 2gang single switch is a simple and easy way to do. Bend the end into a loop using the wire strippers or needle nose pliers. Cover the two single pole light switch device with an outlet cover plate.

How to wire 3 light switches in one box diagram triple switch intended for how to wire 3 light switches in one box diagram image size 951 x 603 px and to view image details please click the image. The red wire from the feed cable is connected to the top terminal the red wire going to the light is connected to the bottom terminal the black wires from both cables are connected together in a plastic terminal block and the earth wires are connected to the earth terminal. However if you need two switches to control a single lighting circuit such as in the case of at the head and foot of stairs so you can switch the lights on and off in both places you need to understand a 2 way switch.

How to wire a one way lighting circuit in this tutorial i show how to wire a one way light switch i show how a 1 way and 2 way light switch works i expla. In this video you will be guided from installation to the actual wiring and testing schematic. Single gang 1 way light switch there are two terminals in a one way light switch.

Connect the last switch in the usual manner looping the wire around the screw in a clockwise direction. Typically these terminals will be marked com and l1 sometimes l1 and l2. Inspect the end of each wire.

When the switch is on both terminals are connected together. If the wire end is in poor condition trim off the bare end. Push the device and the wires inside the gang box and attach it at the top and the bottom of the box with the screws provided with the device.

Tighten all three screws to hold the wires to the combination two single pole light switch device. Wire the new single pole switch. Then strip about 3 4 inch of insulation using wire strippers.