3 way switching- Hotel Style.

[Avo Mk8]

Varilight do intermediate and 2-way on the same plate as standard offerings (with different finishes), eg:

2 Gang 1 x Intermediate 1 x 2 way Light Switch - Screwless Brushed Steel | Varilight (XDS71S)

 

[mawgantolcarne]

This is how I planned to wire the three way switches. Is it possible to have the cable from the light to the intermediate switch instead of the two way switch seen the diagram. How would you wire it in?

 

[Avo Mk8]

Is it possible to have the cable from the light to the intermediate switch instead of the two way switch seen the diagram. How would you wire it in?

I don't think it is possible to do it the way you ask.
The light and feed need to go to the 2-way switches, and you can have as many intermediates as you want in between.
In your case put a 2-way where the feed to the light is, and use triple and earth cable off to the intermediate and then to the other 2-way.

If you've only got a single switch at the moment that operates the light, as has been suggested you could put a Quinetic wired receiver switch there, and then stick two transmitter switches wherever you need them. It's a tradeoff between higher overall cost and less work wiring!
I've used them for 2-way switching etc. and never had any problems
One of these: Quinetic 1 Gang Wireless Switch c/w Built In Receiver - White | Quinetic (QURS1W) - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QURS1W.html
And two of these: Quinetic 1 Gang Wireless Switch - White - IP67 | Quinetic (QUWS1W) - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QUWS1W.html

 

[timhoward]

I need to draw this and check, but…
PL feed to Com at first switch
3core to intermediate but use one core as N
3 core to final switch using 3rd core from COM as SL return
Then light to SL return and N at intermediate switch.
I think.

 

[pc1966]

That diagram looks like the typical 'strapper' arrangement with an intermediate switch. You could have more intermediates along the way, all the same (brown linked, grey & black on the switches) all in 3&E cable, if desired.

Whether you put the live feed and switch junction at the light rose (as shown) or at an end change-over switch is a matter of convenience.

In the proposed arrangement there is only two cables of T&E/3&E at any one location, plus however the light goes to the rose junction. Bringing L&N to a switch and then switched L&N out to the light means 3 such cables at one of the ends, but equally that helps if you want in the future to change to some control that needs N there.

 

[DefyG]

Yes, the brown and blue (S/L) can be connected anywhere in the circuit onto the grey and black in your drawing

 

[Avo Mk8]

Yes, the brown and blue (S/L) can be connected anywhere in the circuit onto the grey and black in your drawing

I wasn't clear that is the essence of what the OP was asking/wanted to do, but maybe it is! Good point.

 

[plugsandsparks]

Thats one way of doing it in diagram, but there are others as long as you follow the principle. If you just want to convert the existing door switch to an intermediate you will still have to get more cables into that switch box, if you look at how many cores enter and leave the intermediate switch. Dont know how much access you have above but you may find it easier to rewire from above. If you can then its possible sometimes to pull a second T&E into the door switch box. then wire 3Core and earth to each bed switch and do all the connections above the ceiling. If you have to deal with bedside lights as well, this will depend on where they are and if you can wire them locally, if so you will need a neutral as well at the bedside switches.
In principle:- how you wire it post initial install is a function of how much decorating you want to do after, lol.
Let us know a few things like what the wiring possibilities are wrt bedroom and any access from above. to the switch locations

 

[mawgantolcarne]

Thats one way of doing it in diagram, but there are others as long as you follow the principle. If you just want to convert the existing door switch to an intermediate you will still have to get more cables into that switch box, if you look at how many cores enter and leave the intermediate switch. Dont know how much access you have above but you may find it easier to rewire from above. If you can then its possible sometimes to pull a second T&E into the door switch box. then wire 3Core and earth to each bed switch and do all the connections above the ceiling. If you have to deal with bedside lights as well, this will depend on where they are and if you can wire them locally, if so you will need a neutral as well at the bedside switches.
In principle:- how you wire it post initial install is a function of how much decorating you want to do after, lol.
Let us know a few things like what the wiring possibilities are wrt bedroom and any access from above. to the switch locations

With regards to access. Wall behind bed where the 2 way switches either side of the bed are going is loft space. Where the intermediate switch at the door is. The opposite side to that wall, the stud work is all exposed while I do further work.
So I can do cable runs without any damage what so ever.

Thats one way of doing it in diagram, but there are others as long as you follow the principle. If you just want to convert the existing door switch to an intermediate you will still have to get more cables into that switch box, if you look at how many cores enter and leave the intermediate switch. Dont know how much access you have above but you may find it easier to rewire from above. If you can then its possible sometimes to pull a second T&E into the door switch box. then wire 3Core and earth to each bed switch and do all the connections above the ceiling. If you have to deal with bedside lights as well, this will depend on where they are and if you can wire them locally, if so you will need a neutral as well at the bedside switches.
In principle:- how you wire it post initial install is a function of how much decorating you want to do after, lol.
Let us know a few things like what the wiring possibilities are wrt bedroom and any access from above. to the switch locations

With regards to access. Both walls have loft space behind them with stud work exposed so i can run all the cable I want without any need to cause damage to the room.
At the moment the only cable at the intermediate switch is the feed down from the light.

Are you saying this feed needs to go to one of the two way switches instead?

Many thanks

 

[plugsandsparks]

No, it sounds like you can wire it anyway you want but are "bound" by having to put the intermediate at the door. As mentioned you can choose switches so that you have one intermediate and one 1 way switch for one bed switch and one 2 way and one 1 way for the other bed switch. Then you can follow the diagram as is. However if you really want to put the intermediate at the door then post 16 is the answer.