Light Switches 1 Gang 2 Way Switch Wiring Diagram. One gang two way switch. Typically these terminals will be marked com and l1 sometimes l1 and l2.
A two way switch has 3 terminals. 2 gang 1 way light switch you don t see these as much now days as many manufactures only make 2 gang 2 way light switches that serve the same purpose you just don t use the third l2 terminal on each gang however i thought we would include it just in case you come across one. You can use it as a one way switch by using the com and l1 terminals only.
The switch is on when the com terminal and l 1 terminals are connected and the switch is off when the com and l 2 terminals are connected.
Typically these terminals will be marked com and l1 sometimes l1 and l2. The cable going to the light switch is connected as follows fig 2. This type of light switch is used where two switches control the same light such as at the top and bottom of a stairway. One gang two way switch.
