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If it has two switch buttons on it then it s a double or 2 gang switch.

Changing 1 gang light switch to 2 gang. Hi i have a single 1 gang switch that turns on two lights together now i want to replace it with a single 2 gang switch to control both lights individually. Mk k2737whi 13 amp 3 gang double pole switch socket 4 6 out of 5 stars 138. Page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1.

Not sure i d take the same approach with my kitchen dining area as i dont really need to touch the outside. 2 gang 13amp converts either a single or twin 13a socket into x 2 way 13 amp switched outlet you can use this easy change converter socket to replace an existing 1 gang socket into a 2 gang socket. Change 1 gang switch two lights to 2 gang switch for each.

This is useful if you want to add a plug next to a light switch or if you want to add a second light switch in an existing location. Convert an existing 1 gang electrical box into a 2 gang box. Viewed 526 times 0.

A 1 gang switch will control a single lighting circuit and with a 2 gang switch you can control two lighting circuits and so on. New boxes are also larger and allow for easier installation of gfci outlets or led dimmers which may not easily fit in older and shallower electrical boxes. I have the exact same problem with my outside front porch lights and lamp posts.

Simple diy job no more wiring drilling or fixing more items to explore. Ask question asked 3 years 8 months ago. However if you need two switches to control a single lighting circuit such as in the case of at the head and foot of stairs so you can switch the lights on and off in both places you need to understand a 2 way switch.

If your light switch has one switch button on it then it s a single or 1 gang switch. I ended up changing the lamp post fixture to accept e26 bulb bases instead of the e12s it had and then just used smart bulbs in the fixtures. Active 3 years 8 months ago.