Wiring a 2 gang switch

I intend to use a 2 gang outdoor switch to operate (a) garden light (b) pond pump.

The wiring is all laid underground and meet at a central point at the base of the garden light. So I have the 3 core wire coming from fuse box and 3 core wire going to each appliance.

I'm sure it is probably common sense but can someone please give me the correct wiring so I create no problems.

The switches each have 3 double wiring poles.

Thanks

What do you mean by "3 double wiring poles"?

What type of cable is it, and what size?

What is the rating of the fuse/MCB for the circuit?

What is the rating of the switch?

What is the rating of the lights and pump?

If the wiring is underground and meets at the base of the light, where do you plan to install the switch? What type of switch is it? How/where do you plan to have cable joints?

Thanks for quick reply :

What do you mean by "3 double wiring poles"? 3 points to insert cable numbered 1 2 3 on each switch (each can take 2 cables)

What type of cable is it, and what size? The cable is 3 core 15 amp

What is the rating of the fuse/MCB for the circuit? Using a 10 amp fuse

What is the rating of the switch? Weatherproof 20 amp 2 gang switch

What is the rating of the lights and pump? Light is standard 60 watt bulb
Pump operates off plug with 3 amp fuse

If the wiring is underground and meets at the base of the light, where do you plan to install the switch? What type of switch is it? How/where do you plan to have cable joints? - The light is an old gas style street light now converted to electric with standard light socket. The switch will be mounted on the pole of the light and cable joints will be housed in the cavity of the pole.

Hope this is the info you require.
Appreciate your help!

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Bring mains feed into switch

common up all the neutrals into a terminal block

connect the live feed into the two common ternials on the switch

take the two L1 switched lives out to the lights and pump

That's it



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If you do not understand the above, or the replies from BAS, then get a qualified electrician to install this for you.

Many thanks very easy when you know how.
Appreciate quick responses and really pleased to have found this great form .

donard said:

3 points to insert cable numbered 1 2 3 on each switch (each can take 2 cables)

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Each side is a single-pole changeover switch, more commonly known as a 2-way switch. No double pole functionality.

The cable is 3 core 15 amp

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Capacity depends on how a cable is installed - what actual size is it? And what type? If it's armoured where and how is it terminated, and if not then how is it protected, given that it's underground?

Using a 10 amp fuse
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Pump operates off plug with 3 amp fuse

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Where is the RCD protection for the socket?

The switch will be mounted on the pole of the light and cable joints will be housed in the cavity of the pole.

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Are the cables long enough to reach the switch position, or will you need to join them inside the cavity?

ban-all-sheds said:

donard said:

3 points to insert cable numbered 1 2 3 on each switch (each can take 2 cables)

Click to expand...

Each side is a single-pole changeover switch, more commonly known as a 2-way switch. No double pole functionality.

The cable is 3 core 15 amp

Click to expand...

Capacity depends on how a cable is installed - what actual size is it? And what type? If it's armoured where and how is it terminated, and if not then how is it protected, given that it's underground?

The mains cable is armoured and the cable going to pond is in 2" pvc tube

Using a 10 amp fuse
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Pump operates off plug with 3 amp fuse

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Where is the RCD protection for the socket?

Hadn't known about RCD will have to look into this, think best way will be rather than going straight to fuse box to use a 13amp plug with RCD fitted. Would this be ok? The fuse in plug for pond pump is a 3amp

The switch will be mounted on the pole of the light and cable joints will be housed in the cavity of the pole.

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Are the cables long enough to reach the switch position, or will you need to join them inside the cavity?

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Cables are all long enough so no joins required.

Really appreciate all the help posted here - Thanks to ban-all-sheds and TaylorTwoCities[/code:1]

donard said:

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Cables are all long enough so no joins required. [/code:1]

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What about whether it's armoured cable, how it's terminated if it is, how it's protected if it isn't and whether there's an RCD on the socket the pump plugs into?