2 way 3 gang , 2 switch locations Space in the housing

[monnty]

Hi
thanks for taking a look, any help will be greatly appreciated.

I am installing a lighting circuit in my kitchen, It has 3 separate lighting circuits. Ceiling lights, feature light and some wall lighting. I want to use a 2 way 3 gang switch.

Wiring the switch for the three circuits is simple enough and I am happy with a single switch.

My problem kicks in as I want to control from 2 locations.

Running the three feed and switch lives with earth and three 3 core and earth links to the next switch..... How am i supposed to get the cables. 15 cores + 6 earths into a single switch housing....

Is there an easier way which reduces the number of cables being crammed in..?

 

[EFLImpudence]

You could save a few wires by only running one live to the switch but it's not worth it.

Just use a deep back box and arrange the cables so they enter in the correct order.

 

[securespark]

I am happy with a single switch.

My problem kicks in as I want to control from 2 locations.

These two statements seem to contradict?

Or am I missing something?

 

[EFLImpudence]

He's probably just following orders.

 

[securespark]

I am assuming there are 2x 3 gang switch drops.

With a JB in the middle, you could just get away with 4 cables at either switch. But then your JB may be concealed, which is not ideal.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

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[monnty]

I am happy with a single switch.

My problem kicks in as I want to control from 2 locations.

These two statements seem to contradict?

Or am I missing something?

3 gang: 3 switches in one unit.
I am happy with the single switch operation for each circuit but as I need a link for each switch to control each circuit from 2 locations that makes three additional cables...... that leads on to my query if i could reduce the quantity of cores.

Hes probably just following orders

Following orders from Whom?

I did consider one live and 2 links, I wont rule that out as the space is limited. I suspect a deeper box is probably the most sensible options...