2-gang 2 way switch

[bob4000]

dear reader

in my garage i have a setp-up with the following: two tube lights and one 2G(2W) switch used to operate both lights. as it is inconvenient and unsafe (in the dark) to walk over to the switch there currently, i would like to fit another 2W switch. this must also operate both lights indpendantly. could someone therefore please illustrate how to wire the new switch to this criteria. thank you.

 

[plugwash]

whats the existing wiring like at the switch?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Have you looked at the For Reference topic?

 

[bob4000]

Top rail; L1-yellow,L2-blue,Common-red
Bottom rail;L1-empty,L2-black, Common-red

 

[plugwash]

btw the terminals on 2 gang switches go together in triangles not in rows

anyway it sounds like the two switches are totally independently wired, one is being used as a one way and the other as part of an existing two way system.

you will probablly need to use a grid plate at the existing switch position as you will need a switch with a two way gang and an intermediate gang.