Changing a 3G two way switch to a 2G + always on

[viralpickaxe]

Hi there, long time lurker, first time poster!

As part of a re-decoration i'm updating the switches in my bedroom, there are currently 2 way 3G switches that control the lights in the bedroom (ceiling light, wall lights and 5A sockets.

I've struggled to find a suitable 3G switch that I like the look of (that will fit the single wide boxes currently fitted) - so i'm thinking instead of swapping these for 2G switches and wiring one (the wall lights) permanently closed (and using them with smart lights).

I've attached photos of the two 3G switches, what set of changes do I need to make to the wiring here to get this working?

Many thanks!

 

[Taylortwocities]

I haven't renewed my clairvoyant membership, so you'll have to tell us which of the three circuits in that switch are for the wall lights!

 

[viralpickaxe]

I haven't renewed my clairvoyant membership, so you'll have to tell us which of the three circuits in that switch are for the wall lights!

haha ahh sorry! The left most circuit in both photos are the wall lights!

 

[Taylortwocities]

Ok. the first photo. In that left hand switch you have a three core cable and a 2-core cable. (Blue and brown?)
Take the blue and brown out of the switch and connect the two conductors together in a piece of insulated terminal block.

Remove the 3-core cables from the switches at both ends. The wall lights will then be permanently on.

 

[Murdochcat]

What type of finish do you want on the switches.

Thing to remember that diy outlets don’t offer full ranges

 

[viralpickaxe]

Thanks i'll give this a go, or follow up if i've got any more Qs.

What type of finish do you want on the switches.

I'm specifically looking to fit corston switches and sockets, so i'm pretty restricted to just their range!

 

[Taylortwocities]

Thanks i'll give this a go, or follow up if i've got any more Qs.

Let me know if it works. I’m only guessing

 

[SUNRAY]

Ok. the first photo. In that left hand switch you have a three core cable and a 2-core cable. (Blue and brown?)
Take the blue and brown out of the switch and connect the two conductors together in a piece of insulated terminal block.

Remove the 3-core cables from the switches at both ends. The wall lights will then be permanently on.

No that doesn't look right to me, I don't see any blues connected to switch terminals so I'm making a guess there are 4 blues into a connector behind the bunch. IF THAT IS CORRECT the blues don't need to be altered at all.

Disconnect the 3 core both ends as Taylor suggests which will include one of the browns arrowed orange.
Remove the link wire arrowed red.
Terminate the other brown arrowed orange into the terminal arrowed pink with the 2 other browns already there.