Simple 2 Way Switch
It is also called as a staircase switch as you can control a single load like a light bulb from two different places like either end of a staircase.
2 way switch. In this tutorial we will learn about a simple yet interesting concept called the 2 way switch. Let s assume the load you are controlling is a light. By wiring a 2 way switch the circuit below shows the basic concept of electricity flow to the load.
It is not a user guide on how to install or wire a 2 way switch. The two way switch costs more and the material and components and wiring required is more than one way switch. This is a completed circuit.
This is just a theory explaining how a typical 2 way switch works. The two way switch uses 2 switches while one way switch uses 1 switch and simple wiring while the wiring of 2way switching is complex. A 2 way switching connection means you can control electrical equipment like bulb by two switches placed at different places generally used in the staircase.
If you are planning to implement a similar setup in your home then definitely consult a professional as.