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Light switches- Hall, upstairs/downstairs
Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.21 PM
In the hall/landing we have one light upstairs and one light downstairs. Currently downstairs, there is a double switch to work the upstairs and downstairs light. But upstairs there is only a single switch to work the upstairs light. I want to be able to work the downstairs light from upstairs. Could anyone please tell me if I can just swap the single switch for a double, or could it be that the correct wiring may not be there?
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Smart Safe Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
In order for you to achieve the switching you require, you would have to install a new 3 core and earth cable from the upstairs switch to the downstairs switch and also to purchase a 2 gang 2 way switch which would be compatible with the switching you require.
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Smart Safe Electrics
Answered9 March 2019
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Anonymous user
No there is no wiring to do this. You would need a 3 core and earth between the 2 switch positions. Or fit a new fangled rf switch
Answered3 March 2019
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Andreas Josif
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, unfortunately you will need to add another cable in between the switches for you to be able to do this however it is definitely achievable. Thanks
Answered4 March 2019
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