Light Wiring Question

[willtd]

Hi

I current have this set up in one room:

------------Rose....................Rose------------
| .............. | ........................ | ................ |
| .............. L ....................... L ................ |
| ............................................................. |
S .............................................................S

I want both switches to control both lights.

Please Help

 

[plugwash]

run a peice of 3 and earth between the 2 switches

run a peice of twin and earth between the 2 lights

replace the switches with 2 way switches (if they are not already)

 

[willtd]

Hi

Thanks for that.

I understand the three core wiring, did a similar thing on the stairway, but if I connect the second rose using the 2 & earth, what about the original wiring, I assume that the roses are connected under the floor upstairs, but I can't get to it so won't this live wires if i connect the second rose directly from the first and leave the original wiring in place?

Also, The second switch only needs connecting to the first and not to either rose?

 

[plugwash]

actually i have just thought of a much easier way to do what you wan't

run a peice of twin and earth between the switches and wire as follows

 

[willtd]

So there is no need for additional wiring between the lights themselves, just the switches?

Also, what is the significance of the red ape/sleeving?

 

[breezer]

red tape/ sleaving is to indicate the wire marked is live/switched live