Intermediate switch on 2 way circuit

[schubee]

Hi,

I have a 2 way light with 2 x 2 way light switches (obviously) - I need to replace one of the switches but the only switch I have left that matches is an intermediate switch.

I have read you can use an intermediate switch as a 2 way switch (which seems logical) but I need to know if the lighting circuit needs to enter a 2 way switch first in order for it to work.

As it stands if I replace the switch the circuit would enter the intermediate switch first so I am not sure this would work.

I can swap which switch the circuit enters into first but I cant swap the switches round as they look different (ones black and one is chrome)

If some one knows the answer I would appreciate advice & details of how to wire this (for info I have new cable colours)

Thanks for any help you can provide

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Wiki: Please see if the answer to your query is already covered by the Wiki

//www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:intermediate#using-2-way-and-3-way-switches-as-1-way-or-2-way

 

[Electrifying]

Works the same mate - just pretend one of the inputs isn't there - in other words, just use one of the inputs and the two outputs.....pretend this is your two way switch, so 'Input 1' would be your 'common', 'Input 2' would be ignored, 'output 1' would be 'L1' and 'Ouptut 2' would be 'L2'.

Hope that helps.

 

[schubee]

Now sorted, thanks for your help