3 way gang switch with terminals
- Thread starter Rudie
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Typically you'd use a separate terminal block to join the neutrals. However, at least one manufacturer provides a neutral loop terminal on the switch itself, as noted here.
For the earth, with a metal plate switch you'd use the earth terminal on the switch itself to join them together, with a fly lead from the switch to the earth terminal in the metal backbox being good practice; with a plastic switch you'd use just the earth terminal in the backbox.
With that number of cables coming to the switch I'd use at least a 25mm backbox, 35mm if it was easy enough to do.
For the earth, with a metal plate switch you'd use the earth terminal on the switch itself to join them together, with a fly lead from the switch to the earth terminal in the metal backbox being good practice; with a plastic switch you'd use just the earth terminal in the backbox.
With that number of cables coming to the switch I'd use at least a 25mm backbox, 35mm if it was easy enough to do.
It's no big deal to connect the neutrals to a piece of cinnector block tucked in the back box.
However, if you insist on having a switch that has a built in neutral block, use Hager or Schnieder.
But it's hardly worth worrying about.
However, if you insist on having a switch that has a built in neutral block, use Hager or Schnieder.
But it's hardly worth worrying about.
Used 2 terminals to join the earth and neutrals.
Works a treat. Thanks for your advice.
Works a treat. Thanks for your advice.
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