Which Light Switch 1way or 2way

[Bobbya82]

Hi,

I have a light above my stairs that is controlled by a single switch on the landing and a switch downstairs. I want to replace the switch on the landing, just to confirm will I need a 2 way swtich instead of the 1 ways that I have used elsewhere?

Thankyou.

 

[AndyPRK]

Correct.

Make sure you know which wire goes in the COM terminal. Mark with tipex if necessary, so you are sure you fit them to the new switch correctly.

Taking photos is also a sensible idea

 

[Bobbya82]

Thanks for that.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

http://www.diynot.com/wiki/Electrics:Two-way-lighting

 

[ekmdgrf]

Really do take photos, you will thank everyone who suggested it later.

Equally, they will thank you when you come back here because the lights don't work