I have purchase some light switches, but instead of having 2 terminals they have 3 (SW1, SW2, Common). It seems they are intended for places that have 2 switches (ie. top and bottom of stairs).
Is there any way I can use these as normal switches, and if so which way round would I wire them?
Also - when replacing plastic switches (where the earth is wired to the wall casing) with metal switches, I assume that the earth should be connected to the switch not the casing?