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  1. fpmelo

    Replace light switch for smart Wi-Fi switch

    Hi. I want to replace my traditional light switch for a smart Wi-Fi switch, but my current switch has 3 cables, COM, LOOP and 1WAY. Where should I connect these cables on a new smart switch that has N, L, L1, L2, L3? Thanks.
  2. A

    Light switch wiring help

    Hi can anyone help me with this light switch? Photos of how it was wired to old switch but new switch is different with different names. I’m confused to where the wires go? Attached some photos
    • Anne76
    • Thread
    • help light light switch switch wiring wiring help
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  3. B

    Terminology help - Light Switch

    I want to replace light switches in my living room. There's 2 x double switches. 1 Controls 2 separate lights in the living room. The other controls one of the SAME lights, and outside light. I can replace the switch, but I need to know if terminology has changed. The switches have six...
  4. N

    Question about the little LED inside light switch 😎

    hello soooo...😅 i recently changed all the light switches in my house. now i saw a video that showed the 2 tiny wires inside the switch should be connected to the "in" and "out" thingies. BUT, before installation, i stick them in a power outlet (witch has a phase and a zero obviously 😎) and saw...
  5. B

    Multiple COM wires slipping from light switch

    Hi, The wiring for my lights have multiple COM wires in most rooms, which are a pain to screw into the COM part of the switch. The switches that were fitted when I moved in work fine, but I purchased a smart switch which has slightly different sized screws / screw holes etc, and I can only seem...
  6. Aidan364

    Changing 2 gang light switch to smart dimmer

    Hi all, I am upgrading my traditional 2 gang light switch in the kitchen to a smart 2 gang dimmer switch. When I wired up the switch the switch was constantly on and wouldn't turn off. The traditional switch was wired be one wire into common. One into L1 then the other switch was wired the...
  7. K

    Can anyone tell me what these extra wires are?

    Hi. I've had an electrician come in to set up sockets and lights in my loft conversion. 2 switches for the main light (one at the bottom of the stairs and one at the top) 2 bed lights with their own built in switches and some plug sockets. The plug sockets are finished and working fine. I'm...
  8. Jtdyson

    Old 2 Gang Light Switch Wiring

    Hi I have this lighting socket but has no markings, does anyone have any idea what is L1,L2 and Com Many thanks J
  9. littlespark

    Specific light switch design

    Customer would like a 3 gang switch replaced with 2 regular plus a dimmer. Is there any grid module set up that fit a 1 gang box? The wall is brick, and knocking out a wider box isn’t an option.
  10. DrewHamilton

    Smart Light Switch Wiring - Advice Needed

    Hey guys! New DIY 'new build' homeowner trying to not cause any damage to wiring! I'm looking to swap out the existing traditional light switch with a 3 gang smart switch in my kitchen. I've successfully managed to wire in two 2 gang smart switches in the bathrooms but this 3 gang switch has...
  11. saturdays

    Light switch issues need help

    Good morning, I was decorating yesterday and decided to remove switch cover to don't get it dirty. Unfortunately one of wires came loose or was loose already, because when I was unscrewing there it was sparking. Could someone please tell me where missing wire is from because I can't find it in...
  12. pe2dave

    Looking for a reliable inline light switch?

    I've had 3, mostly Amazon specials. All started arcing after a few months. For a 60W bedside lamp. Google hasn't brought up much other than the Amazon standard. Any suggestions please.
    • pe2dave
    • Thread
    • inline light light switch looking reliable switch
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  13. RF Solutions Ltd

    Competition Time: WIN a NEW Switchlink-IP Rated System - Remote Light Switch Control

    Introducing the NEW IP Rated SWITCHLINK System! This system provides a quick and easy solution to a light switch when cabling is tricky, expensive or time consuming. Features: 868MHz System IP68 Receiver IP66 Outdoor Transmitter Up to 100m range in Buildings Up to 500m Line of sight...
  14. N

    Wiring smart light switch - neutral wire issue

    I want to install smart light switch into the wall socket that currently has a normal light switch. The smart switch requires a neutral wire which is not available in the current light switch wall socket. There’s another light switch not far from this wall socket which does have a neutral wire...
    • naik420
    • Thread
    • issue light light switch neutral neutral wire smart smart switch switch wire wiring
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. H

    Rewriting a light switch - identical isn't identical?!

    Hey people! So, this seems weird to me and was wondering if I might get some opinions. I am just trying to replace the switch for the bathroom light (because it is kind of hideous...). So, I just looked at what wiring was working on the old switch, used that configuration on the replacement...
  16. S

    Removing and killing a light switch.

    Hi all, I'm wanting a light switch removed and making dead so the plasterer can fill in and plaster over. Is this a simple DIY job? If not what would be a reasonable price for this to be done by a professional? Thanks
  17. L

    How do I wire this light switch??

    This switch controls 2 outdoor lights. The lights each have 2 live, 2 neutral and 2 earth's plugged into them. This switch didn't work and when I looked behind it was wired like this! Anybody know how this should be wired?? Thank you!
  18. Jake88

    Replacing pull chord light switch

    Hi all. DIY question. I've gone to replace a broken pull chord light in my bathroom (switching off mains power at MCU and testing before touching with a Voltage Tester Pen). There are 2 exposed red wires from two separate sets of housing, an exposed earth wire and a neutral wire that is...
  19. A

    Light switch question.

    Hi There, not certain if I'm in the right place but here I go ! I have 4 LED ceiling (4 X 9 watts, 110 V AC) lights that are currently working on a 3 way regular 3 pole switche configuration. I want to make a change by installing push button switches on a plaque that will be installed on the...
  20. T

    Bathroom extractor fan to light switch

    Hi all, wonder if someone can help me. I've bought a bathroom extractor and I do have the wiring there already (previous extractor was there) but I stupidly did not review it before taking it off and now I'm lost. I've essentially got a single light switch outside the bathroom which controlled...
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