On/on switch

[Robot75]

Hi,
Can someone tell me if this switch is a 2way on/on double switch? I was expecting 3 connections per switch (or maybe 2 connections plus a common). It was described as below but maybe I misunderstood......?
Thanks

"Contains 2 x two-way, single-pole flush switches that can be wired in either ON/OFF or ON/ON configuration"

 

[Robert]

See the table in the link below.

Switch - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Gavinda]

What do you plan on using it for?

 

[Stay Frosty]

That is effectively a two gang one way switch with your live going in on the top single terminal and coming out on either or both of the bottom terminals.
Looks to be for a non UK domestic market as the switch plate fixing holes won't line up with a UK single box, flush or surface, then again if you're switching 12Vdc it won't matter quite so much.

 

[Robot75]

What do you plan on using it for?

I was just planning to have two switches to turn on one light. Ie using one swich on this double setup, and the other switch is on my switch panel (which is deffo an on/on switch with 3 connectors).
I had assumed (maybe incorrectly) that an on/on switch always had 3 connections, but maybe I needed an on/on double pole.

 

[t0mb0]

I was just planning to have two switches to turn on one light. Ie using one swich on this double setup, and the other switch is on my switch panel (which is deffo an on/on switch with 3 connectors).
I had assumed (maybe incorrectly) that an on/on switch always had 3 connections, but maybe I needed an on/on double pole.

Sounds like you need an actual two way switch for that, which that one you have doesn't appear to be.

 

[Stay Frosty]

As @t0mb0 said, you need a common and two independent outputs so the switch terminals look pretty similar in layout if you're using domestic switches however the actual two way switch works as a changeover switch with the live coming in on the common and leaving on one of the other two terminals.
You will need a pair of wires (strappers) running between the two switches with the live feed going to one switch and the wire to the actual lights coming from the second switches common terminal.
@Deaky is your man to tell you how to do what you want in a more auto electrician style... I could help you with an older Y plan CH wiring diagram or zone valves for you underfloor heating manifold.
Maybe add a piccie of the other dash switch as that will help.

 

[Robot75]

Thanks. I 'think' I'm happy with design, I just seem to have ordered the wrong switch by the looks of it. From the description of the item (pasted below) I had the impression this switch would do the job as it was an on/on but seems like it won't. Sounds like I need this one (
CBE Double Unipolar 2 Position Switch - Grey )

"Double 2 position for use with the CBE modular switch and socket system.
Contains 2 x two-way, single-pole flush switches that can be wired in either ON/OFF or ON/ON configuration.
CBE modular components are used by many OEM converters of campervans, caravans, motorhomes and leisure vehicles and provide a very professional finish to your electrical installation.

Further infoCentre terminal on switches is common and the outer terminals are circuits 1 and 2
Leave one outer terminal disconnected if using as an ON/OFF switch"

 

[Loz]

It’s basically 2 one way switches with a common supply.

 

[Robot75]

It’s basically 2 one way switches with a common supply.

So isn't that just an on/off switch by definition then? I don't understand how it can also be described as having the option of being an on/on to?

 

[Stay Frosty]

I reckon two one gang versions of that will work as per my confused ramble earlier.
Feed your 12 volt to the centre terminal on one switch at one of the locations then run two wires linking the upper and lower terminals between the first switch and the
second switch ie top terminals linked with one wire, lowest terminals linked with a separate wire. Now take your feed from the second switch centre terminal off to your lights, your neutral for the light will either be the van bodywork or your leisure battery neutral depending on where the live comes from, I've assumed that you're wiring to a leisure battery.
Just looked up your postcode and nip down the road and let Oli at Bognor Motors sort it out!