How to intelligently connect the outlet and the two-button switch?

  • Dec 14, 2020
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A combination of devices is very convenient and does not take much time both at the planning stage and directly during the installation itself. For example, a joint connection of an outlet and a two-button switch. Interesting? Then read on.

The advantages of such a connection

Almost all users are accustomed to seeing the standard picture: the switch is located higher than the outlet, and these 2 devices are always separate. But if you think about it, this placement is not rational, and an extra socket near the switch will never hurt.

Figure 1: Socket and two-button switch in ready-to-install box
Figure 1: Socket and two-button switch in ready-to-install box

The advantages of this connection:

  • The 2 most important devices in the apartment are always located together. This arrangement is especially convenient in the bathroom.
  • To connect such a combination, one "phase" and "zero" is enough.
  • Now there are a large number of special overlays, so that you can mount not only the socket together with the switch, but even 3 and 4 devices in a row.

And to connect, you need a standard set of tools: a tool for stripping insulation, flat and curly screwdrivers. Also, an indicator screwdriver will not hurt to determine the incoming phase and neutral conductors.

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Connection sequence

Before starting the connection, the following bridgehead must be prepared: 2 near the socket boxes fixed in the wall, wires laid to these socket boxes. It is desirable to be embedded in grooves. From the wires should come: "phase" and "zero" from the switchboard, 2 phase wires, which will subsequently power 2 sources of lighting, for example, a bathroom and a toilet.

Figure 2: Socket and 2-gang switch with connection in the junction box

How to connect an outlet and a two-button switch:

  1. The first step is to remove all decorative elements from the outlet and switch, leaving only the cores.
  2. Connect the phase and neutral wires from the switchboard to the corresponding terminals on the socket.
  3. Connect the jumper from the phase terminal of the socket to the input terminal to the switches.
  4. Connect 2 phase wires from consumers to the outputs on the switch.
  5. Install the socket and switch in the socket boxes, and secure by tightening the fixing clips.
  6. Install the trim strip and covers.

Very quick and convenient installation, provided that the rough work on drilling the strobes and places for the socket boxes has already been carried out. Also, do not forget that for lighting sources it is necessary to carry out separate "zeros" because only a phase wire is suitable for the switch.

Things to not forget

Always label each conductor, regardless of the color of the insulation. Especially going to consumers. If it is quite simple to deal with the incoming "phase" and "zero" - use an indicator screwdriver, then confusion may arise with the outgoing wires in the future.

Figure 3: When connecting, carefully tighten all contacts

When installing the jumper, it is best to use a double tip NShVI, with the appropriate section, which will fit the clamp of the socket and the switch. True, NSHVI requires special crimping pliers - a crimper, which are more needed only by professionals and those for whom an electrician is a way of earning money.