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  1. Delano_Stagg

    Changed New Light Switch (and old switch) Won't Work

    Hi everyone, After much swearing and cursing (I hope the neighbours didn't hear) I've come online for some help. We have a dimmer switch in the kitchen and my wife wanted a simple on/off switch instead. Obviously, I switched off the circuit for downstairs. Then, I unscrewed it and took a photo...
  2. W

    Smart light switch for outside lights

    So client wants new sofit lights from a smart switch… They don’t want a timer on the wall and dont want them on all night. So i am looking for recommendations for a relay that can be set to a schedule. Seen a few using Alexa etc but there is nothing like that in the house at the moment.
  3. R

    HELP?!? 2 Way light switch

    Hi all, after a bit of help please. Trying to replace a 2 way light switch but am struggling to understand where the 2 red wires and 2 black wires will wire into the new switch as the terminals are marked different. I have attached images for reference, any help will be greatly appreciated...
  4. N

    How to wire this light switch

    Can anyone help me with this switch how to wire it up have attached original fitting wiring thanks
  5. T

    Bang went the light switch...

    Hi, I am just after some thoughts on the below. I am getting the electrician back but I would like to be a bit more clued up. So i have a newly wired kitchen with a 2 gang 2 way light switch. Only one switch is wired as will become apparent). The kitchen lights work fine and have a switch at...
  6. 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...
  7. D

    2 way light switch wiring

    Hi all, Diddycoy here. I have a new mk 2 way switch I would like to put in place of a crabtree light switch. I crabtree switch crackles a lot and the landing light flickers so thought it would be time to renew. I have never seen l3 on a light switch so advice needed please. Thanks and note I...
  8. H

    Under cabinet led strip lighting connected to light switch

    Hi, I have replaced some under cabinet kitchen tube lamps with LED ones. I followed the same layout and just replaced the lights. Each light (4 in total) is wired to its own fuse box and operated by the kitchen light switch on the wall. As well as each light being connected to a fuse box...
  9. D

    Light switch question

    Can I wire a immersion heater switch to be a normal light switch which shows the garage light is on by the LED on the immersion heater switch Garage light switch is in the kitchen
  10. T

    Landing Light Switch gone wrong

    I need help. I'm a British tinkerer living in Germany. I've been installing smart light switches myself throughout the house and in all places. I've not had any issues but I'm seriously stuck with this one light switch. I have taken out old switch and whilst I did all the wires practically...
  11. Jwaugh

    Light switch 2 gang 2way with neon - UK

    Hi. Does anyone know if it’s possible to get a 2 gang 2 way light switch with at least one neon. I’m putting lights in the roofspace and there is a switch at the top of the stairs, beside the loft ladder, for the landing light. Was looking to see if I could put another switch here but want to be...
  12. DonJohnson

    Grounding light switch

    I am in the process of swapping light switches and currently there is no ground wire connected to old switch. It looks like there may be bare ground wire pushed to very back of box. Is it likely connected to anything? Is there another way to add a ground for new switch? Thanks
  13. timhoward

    Creative light switch wiring

    I was working with a builder I know well today and he'd 2nd fixed some light switches. All of them were spot on until I came to the switch either end of the kitchen to control the downlights. My first reaction was "wrong switch - that's an intermediate - it won't work." He said "Oh - I got it...
  14. O

    DIY two gang light switch LED issue,

    I have an electrical problem. I've a two gang switch and have just replaced some old 70s lights. I've matched the wiring but has an issue. Switch two works and switches light two on and off. Switch one however only dimly lights the first light. I've no idea why. I've not touched the switch in...
  15. C

    3 gang light switch issues, is it wired incorrectly?

    Hello all. For years now I've used Phillips Hue smart bulbs in my 3, ceiling mounted lounge lights and have therefore never needed to switch them individually. I've recently redecorated and moved to a light fixture that cannot take Phillips Hue smart bulbs, so I have decided to go from a 3...
  16. bluewhale

    DIY - Wiring extractor fan with no timer to light switch.

    Hi there. Recently our bathroom extractor fan broke, so I got a new one but I'm having difficulty wiring it (homeowner DIY guy here). So... there are 3 wires coming from bathroom wall: brown (Live) blue (Neutral) yellow/green (Ground). Previously, old extractor fan used all 3 of those wires...
  17. J

    UK smart light switch wiring question

    I purchased a no neutral smart switch to replace my current light switch, but I’m not sure if I’m able to wire it up safely... The existing switch has 3 wires: L1, COM and Earth. The new switch only seems to have 2 wire slots: L and L1. (photos attached) Am I able to safely wire up the new...
  18. B

    How to connect exhaust fan switch to bathroom light switch?

    Hi, how to connect the exhaust fan switch to the light switch? I have opened the exhaust fan before, there are: 2 permanent live wires 1 blue wire connected to neutral 1 black wire connected to switched live As I am new to electrical, can anyone advise me what can I do to connect the wires...
  19. S

    PIR Light Switch on LED Spot Lights

    Hi, I have a downstairs toilet with two spotlights. I have recently replaced the MR16s with two GU10 LEDs. This has meant that my PIR makes the lights flash repeatedly. I have another PIR in the utility which has 6 spotlights on (all GU10 LEDs) and this one works fine. I have tried swapping...
  20. D

    Light switch in toilet

    Been asked for a light switch to go in a small room with a toilet and no basin, there is a door but you have to go through the bathroom to get there, hence no basin. I’ve said I don’t think this is best and am trying to find other solutions but I’m not sure it’s actually against any regs...

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