LIGHT SWITCH TYPES - HOW THEY WORK - and the UNIVERSAL SWITCH

In this video from Learn Electrics, we will look at a subject that new learners often ask questions about, namely light switches. How they function, how to test them and the often asked - can a two way light switch be used as a one way switch, and what about intermediate switches,
They are actually very easy to understand and use, but can be confusing at first and this video is intended for all those that want to know more. We all started off by not knowing at one time, me included. And this video is also for those that want a reminder or just like watching videos on electrics.
We will begin with a look at the different types of common light switch, move on to testing switches and then delve into the different types and their uses.
More information on how to install the wiring to different lighting circuits will be found in the following videos from LearnElectrics …
One way lighting
• ONE WAY LIGHTING FOR E...
Two way lighting
• 2 WAY LIGHTING CIRCUIT...
Intermediate lighting - 3 way switching
• INTERMEDIATE LIGHTING....
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[@danielteyehuago1633]

Wow! This is very informative, thanks for sharing it with us. It worth it and the best tutorial on the topic for me.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Glad it was helpful. Lots more to come.

[@lylewatts6370]

Thanks Dave. A very good video and the use of a multimeter to test what is going on is spot on.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Glad it helped, Lyle. Appreciate your support. Dave.

[@sankyeat]

Great video as always

[@learnelectrics4402]

Appreciate that, thanks.

[@garyplant487]

Great video again Dave. Very informative. 👍

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thank you gary, great support as always. Hope all ok in Spain. Dave.

[@sergiofernandez3725]

Very informative video. I assume the light switches vary in cost with the intermediate being the more expensive one.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Not that much difference in price, but the intermediate is so versatile. Thanks for the comment. Dave.

[@no_short_circuit]

Thanks for the video.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thank you Mr G, great support as always. Dave.

[@dineshmakwana1890]

Monday morning with video. Thanks

[@learnelectrics4402]

Hope you enjoyed it, thanks for the support. Dave.

[@Dog-whisperer7494]

Great video nicely explained

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thanks Sean, appreciated comments. Dave.

[@philrichmond7567]

👍🏼

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thank you Phil, appreciated.

[@richierich8334]

I'm an Electrician of a few years and I still get totally confused with lighting circuits. They can really screw me up.

[@learnelectrics4402]

You are not alone Richie, lighting was always the most "interesting" subject to teach. Thanks for Watching. Dave.

[@sankyeat]

Hi Dave, how can we know that L3 and L4 are never the input cables? How come we never test those two?

[@learnelectrics4402]

You could have L3 and L4 as inputs but then L1 and L2 will be outputs and not inputs. Get yourself an intermediate switch and test it with your meter. Once understood its easily remembered. Dave.