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  1. derekwoolley

    Bathroom Light Switch Replacement from Timer Switches

    I’m switching out timer light switches for normal light switches in my bathroom. One went to a light and fan and the second went to another light and fan. In the wiring box I have two sets of wires coming in. One set has green ground, white neutral, black hot, and red hot. The other has green...
  2. Andy90

    Validate new Light Switch Replacement

    Had to replace a Light Switch with a faulty dimmer. The New Light Switch is wired different from the old one but appears to work ok Can someone with Aus Electrical knowledge tell me why: - Old Light Switch was wired using Terminal 1 and 2 - Whereas New Light Switch uses only Terminal 1 and C...
  3. S

    Light switch replacement

    I am replacing a single pole switch that controls two light fixtures. Seemed easy enough, the old switch had two black wires that were connected by backstabs and a red wire that was connected by the screw on the side. After replacing the switch, one light was controlled and the other was on all...
  4. J

    Simple Light Switch Replacement?

    I'm in the US and not an electrician, but I know how to use a multimeter. I'm replacing a Lutron MACL-153M electronic dimmable light switch. Single pole; it controls the ceiling light above the kitchen sink. For some reason, It's on the same circuit as the master bedroom instead of the plethora...
  5. Edward Morris

    Adding second light switch to garage circuit

    Hi. First up, I am not a qualified electrician so this is a DIY project However, I am physicist by training with a specialism in electromagnetism, so I know the principals of circuits. I want to add a second switch to my garage lighting, so that we don't have to fight our way to one corner of...
  6. M

    Help with hall wiring

    Hi I moved into my new flat and have had to decorate and repair so much, it had a tube light fixture in the kitchen (open plan living room and kitchen) fitted a ceiling rose no issue and have changed the 3 light switches to brushed stainless steel no issue I have changed all the plug sockets to...
  7. S

    Light switch replacement question

    We have 2 single light switches in a box, they operate a over sink light and a garbage disposal. The disposal stopped working this morning so we went the route of replacing the light switch. My husband got the disposal to work but now the light does not work. He tried replacing the other and now...
  8. M

    smart light switch replacement

    Hi, apologies in advance, you must get a tonne of these questions. I wanted to replace my current dimmer switch with a smart dimmer switch, kids cant reach light socket so thought it would be fun for them. current wiring in the dimmer is yellow to L1 and I have a blue wire with a brown sleeve...
  9. A

    Domestic Light switch replacement

    I'm renovating a 1960's holiday home and just want to replace an old lighting switch which has 2 switches, one for the ceiling light and one for the wall lights. Thought it would be simple but the new modern replacement switch doesn't match the old switch connections so guidance sought please...
  10. L

    Electrical Power Socket & Dimmer Light Switch Replacement from Plastered Walls

    i wiped my electrical socket with a damp sponge at some point of which a bit of water may have got into the socket. There appears to be a bit of a brown burn mark in the socket per the attachment where I could smell burnt plastic after using my kettle from this socket. I stopped using the...

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