Understanding light switches

Greg81

Hello

I have lights at home that can be turned on and off from 4 different locations using single-button light switches.

I am trying to understand what kind of light switches I should buy to replace them.

If I understand correctly, I should be looking for 4 single-gang 4-way switches (though I'm not sure if something like that even exists).

Could you please advise?

Thank you.

tomhammer..

Theyll probably be a combination of 2-ways and intermediates

Its probably best get someone in unless you've experience. Ya could end up with a mess unless you know what you're doing

meercat

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058343985/understanding-light-switches

you’ll require

2 x 1 gang 2way

2 x intermediate switches

as Tomhammer said be careful when doing this as it could become a nightmare

My advice is to replace 1 at a time and check all switches operate correctly before moving onto the next one

tomhammer..

Shouldnt be too hard to replace like for like if careful

Maybe do a bit of research first on 2-ways and intermediates

Greg81

Thank you.

Will be doing it one by one.

Much appreciated your support.

smuggler.ie

i would:

before removing any wires, mark them distinctively(| = COM, || = L1, etc) with perm marker while still in the original switch, take photo, proceed with replacement one-by-one as suggested above.

...Ghost...

Don’t forget to turn off the power to the switches before doing any work with them.

slystallone

I am looking to replace this 4 gang switch. They are online but not v available in shops. When I look online I'm seeing 6 and 10 amp versions. How do I know what is the right amps for me?

drury..

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122556236#Comment_122556236

Any wholesalers will have them

The 6/10 amp doesn't matter

10-10-20

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122559174#Comment_122559174

Well… it matters elsewhere, but on a lighting circuit it's not an issue.