What is Combination Double Switch (AKA 2-Gang, 1-Way Switch)?
Double Switch (NEC) or 2-Gang, 1-Way Switch (IEC) represent the same thing i.e. It is a two single pole (SPST) switches in a single unit as a dual rocker switch. It is used as double rocker or double pole switches to control the residential small load appliances such as light bulbs and fans etc.
Construction of Combination Device (Double Switch or 2-Gang, 1-Way)
The following figures represent the basic construction of double switch (NEC) and two gang, one way switch (IEC).
The following diagram shows the working operations of a Double switches (Combination of two switches in a single unit).
Wiring Double Switches for 120V/240V Circuits – NEC
How to Wire a Double Switch to a Ceiling Fan with a Light Bulb in One Unit?
The following wiring diagram shows how to control both light and fan using a combination double switch. It clearly shows that the Hot (Line) wire is connected to common screws that are bonded together via break-off fin. There are four wires connected to the terminal box of the ceiling fan with a light bulb.
The Red wire as Hot connected to the ceiling fan and the Black wire as Hot connected to the light bulb from the double switch load terminals. Finally, the Ground and Neutral wire is connected to the (common for both appliances) terminals in the ceiling fan box. This way, the upper switch controls the fan and the lower switch controls the light bulb in it for ON and OFF operations..
Keep in mind that you may use the combination fan and light control dimmer switch for the same purpose as it has the same wiring connections.
Wiring Combination Device with Duplex Single Pole Switches to a Ceiling Fan & a Light Bulb?
The following diagram shows the controlling of an ordinary fan and a separate light bulb using a double switch (combination). It has the same wiring connection as above. The incoming hot wire is connected to the common screw of the double switch. The load terminals connected to the ceiling fan and light bulb. Also, both Neutral and Ground wire are connected to the fan and light.
In this case, the upper switch (Red wire from the switch to the Fan) controls the ceiling fan and the lower switch (Black wire from switch to the light) controls the light bulb.
Wiring a Ceiling Fan & Light using Double Combination Dimmer Switch
This is the recommended way to wire a fan and light using a dimmer double switch combination to control the fan speed as well as light density.
As shown, the line (hot) is connected to the common screw of the dimmer switch. The load terminals of the double dimmer switch are connected to the fan and light bulb. Finally, both Neutral and Ground wires are connected to both load points.
Wiring 2-Gang, 1-Way Light Switches for 230V Circuits – IEC
Controlling a Fan & Light Bulb in One Unit using a Two-Gang, One-Way Switch
The following wiring diagram shows how to control both ceiling fan and light bulb in it using a 2-Gang, 1-Way switch. As shown, the phase (line) wire is connected to both common screws. There are four wires connected to the terminal box of the ceiling fan with a light bulb.
The Brown wire as phase from the L1 terminal of switch is connected to the ceiling fan and the Black wire as phase from the L2 terminal of switch is connected to the light bulb. Finally, the Neutral and Ground wire is connected to the common terminals in the ceiling fan box. This way, the first switch controls the fan and the second switch controls the light bulb in it for ON and OFF operations..
Keep in mind that you may use the combination fan and light control dimmer switch for the same purpose as it has the same wiring connections.
Wiring a Ceiling Fan & Bulb using a 2-Gang, 1-Way Switch
The following wiring diagram shows the controlling of a typical fan and a separate bulb using Two-Gang, One-Way switch. It has the same wiring connection as shown above. The incoming phase wire is connected to the common terminal of the 2-gang switch. The load terminals (L1 and L2) connected to the ceiling fan and light bulb respectively. Also, both Neutral and Ground wire are connected to both the fan and light bulb.
In this case, the Right side switch (brown wire from L1 terminal of switch to the Fan) controls ON and OFF operations of the ceiling fan and the Left side switch (Black wire from L2 terminal of switch to the light) controls the ON/ OFF operations of the light bulb.
What is Combination Double Switch (AKA 2-Gang, 1-Way Switch)?
Double Switch (NEC) or 2-Gang, 1-Way Switch (IEC) represent the same thing i.e. It is a two single pole (SPST) switches in a single unit as a dual rocker switch. It is used as double rocker or double pole switches to control the residential small load appliances such as light bulbs and fans etc.
Construction of Combination Device (Double Switch or 2-Gang, 1-Way)
The following figures represent the basic construction of double switch (NEC) and two gang, one way switch (IEC).
The following diagram shows the working operations of a Double switches (Combination of two switches in a single unit).
Wiring Double Switches for 120V/240V Circuits – NEC
How to Wire a Double Switch to a Ceiling Fan with a Light Bulb in One Unit?
The following wiring diagram shows how to control both light and fan using a combination double switch. It clearly shows that the Hot (Line) wire is connected to common screws that are bonded together via break-off fin. There are four wires connected to the terminal box of the ceiling fan with a light bulb.
The Red wire as Hot connected to the ceiling fan and the Black wire as Hot connected to the light bulb from the double switch load terminals. Finally, the Ground and Neutral wire is connected to the (common for both appliances) terminals in the ceiling fan box. This way, the upper switch controls the fan and the lower switch controls the light bulb in it for ON and OFF operations..
Keep in mind that you may use the combination fan and light control dimmer switch for the same purpose as it has the same wiring connections.
Wiring Combination Device with Duplex Single Pole Switches to a Ceiling Fan & a Light Bulb?
The following diagram shows the controlling of an ordinary fan and a separate light bulb using a double switch (combination). It has the same wiring connection as above. The incoming hot wire is connected to the common screw of the double switch. The load terminals connected to the ceiling fan and light bulb. Also, both Neutral and Ground wire are connected to the fan and light.
In this case, the upper switch (Red wire from the switch to the Fan) controls the ceiling fan and the lower switch (Black wire from switch to the light) controls the light bulb.
Wiring a Ceiling Fan & Light using Double Combination Dimmer Switch
This is the recommended way to wire a fan and light using a dimmer double switch combination to control the fan speed as well as light density.
As shown, the line (hot) is connected to the common screw of the dimmer switch. The load terminals of the double dimmer switch are connected to the fan and light bulb. Finally, both Neutral and Ground wires are connected to both load points.
Wiring 2-Gang, 1-Way Light Switches for 230V Circuits – IEC
Controlling a Fan & Light Bulb in One Unit using a Two-Gang, One-Way Switch
The following wiring diagram shows how to control both ceiling fan and light bulb in it using a 2-Gang, 1-Way switch. As shown, the phase (line) wire is connected to both common screws. There are four wires connected to the terminal box of the ceiling fan with a light bulb.
The Brown wire as phase from the L1 terminal of switch is connected to the ceiling fan and the Black wire as phase from the L2 terminal of switch is connected to the light bulb. Finally, the Neutral and Ground wire is connected to the common terminals in the ceiling fan box. This way, the first switch controls the fan and the second switch controls the light bulb in it for ON and OFF operations..
Keep in mind that you may use the combination fan and light control dimmer switch for the same purpose as it has the same wiring connections.
Wiring a Ceiling Fan & Bulb using a 2-Gang, 1-Way Switch
The following wiring diagram shows the controlling of a typical fan and a separate bulb using Two-Gang, One-Way switch. It has the same wiring connection as shown above. The incoming phase wire is connected to the common terminal of the 2-gang switch. The load terminals (L1 and L2) connected to the ceiling fan and light bulb respectively. Also, both Neutral and Ground wire are connected to both the fan and light bulb.
In this case, the Right side switch (brown wire from L1 terminal of switch to the Fan) controls ON and OFF operations of the ceiling fan and the Left side switch (Black wire from L2 terminal of switch to the light) controls the ON/ OFF operations of the light bulb.
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