How many switches?

[s18mcn]

Is there any way you can have more than 3 switches ( intermediate lighting ) controlling a set of lights??

 

[jase]

you can have as many intermidiates as you want

 

[Plonker 3]

Yes, use 2 two way swithches, then you can install as many intermediate switches as necessary, obviously allowing for Volt drop etc

 

[robsparky1975]

Correct me if im wrong but volt drop should not be a problem because the common will be in the nearest light switch and the strappers are only switching etc,or have i lost the plot,i hope not.

 

[Plonker 3]

No for the circiut to work correctly the current will have to flow down half of the strappers will it not?

 

[Des 56]

Correct me if im wrong but volt drop should not be a problem because the common will be in the nearest light switch and the strappers are only switching etc,or have i lost the plot,i hope not.

You have lost a little bit of the plot

 

[Hawk81]

Correct me if im wrong but volt drop should not be a problem because the common will be in the nearest light switch and the strappers are only switching etc,or have i lost the plot,i hope not.

what about the switch wire? What about the volt drop down the strappers?

 

[robsparky1975]

Indeed plot been lost,rethink,had my stupid head on,apologies everyone,on site guide maximum permissable run for volt drop on lighting circuit would apply then.i just gave myself a slap

 

[Des 56]

The best way to avoid volt drop problems in a high rise stairwel and the facility to switch from all landings,whilst controlling one light ?

A pull cord with one monster long string l