Puzzling lighting switch

[Thejobsagoodun]

As part of a redecoration project I'm looking to replace several light switches with something "posher".

I've worked out what I need in all cases except one. The switch looks like it's been put together from modules, but I'm hopeful that I can source a replacement from a standard range.

Can anyone identify what I need? The switch is part of a lighting set controlling upstairs landing and downstairs hall lights. The upstairs lights can be controlled from three locations. I hope the attached pic clarifies things.

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• Thejobsagoodun
• 5 Apr 2014
• 1

Thanks

 

[AndyPRK]

The one on the right is an intermediate so that's what you need.

A pair of intermediates will be fine.

 

[Thejobsagoodun]

The one on the right is an intermediate so that's what you need.

A pair of intermediates will be fine.

Thanks for the prompt reply. Presumably the intermediate not used as an intermediate will need to be wired to function as a normal two-way. How's this done?

 

[AndyPRK]

The terminal next to the red wire should be left unconnected.

 

[Thejobsagoodun]

The terminal next to the red wire should be left unconnected.

Thanks.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Back in the old days they did not make double internediate switches. They aren't too common even now. So maybe select a range that has a 2 gang intermediate or you'll be forced down the grid switch road and end up with something like you already have

There's info in the wonderful WIKI on how to use an intermediate as a 2-way switch. Its is at the bottom of this page //www.diynot.com/wiki/Electrics:Intermediate

 

[AndyPRK]

You going for chrome switches ?

 

[Thejobsagoodun]

You going for chrome switches ?

Brass toggle - just to make life easy.

 

[flameport]

Brass toggle - just to make life easy.

Double switch: http://www.fastlec.co.uk/click-deco-2-gang-2-way-toggle-switch-p-2094.html
and an intermediate module to replace one of the switches: http://www.fastlec.co.uk/click-deco-10a-intermediate-toggle-switch-module-p-14251.html
Singles and triples also available.

 

[Thejobsagoodun]

Brass toggle - just to make life easy.

Double switch: http://www.fastlec.co.uk/click-deco-2-gang-2-way-toggle-switch-p-2094.html
and an intermediate module to replace one of the switches: http://www.fastlec.co.uk/click-deco-10a-intermediate-toggle-switch-module-p-14251.html
Singles and triples also available.

Brilliant!!!