light switch

  1. Ft2300

    Moving a light switch - is an rcd needed?

    Hi, we've bought a house which has the light switches in the reception rooms behind the door - we don't want to rehang the doors to open the other way as the rooms are small and it obstructs furniture. I've had a few quotes of £100-£200 to move the lights switch to a different wall but one...
    • Ft2300
    • Thread
    • light light switch moving needed rcd switch
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  2. K

    How to remove STUCK SCREW CAP from light switch

    Hello I'm trying to change a light switch but the screw caps are stuck. I've tried all the tips I can find including blue-tac, sticky tape, levering with a stanley knife and a small screwdriver. Any other tips anyone has please? Thanks Karl
  3. H

    Quick question about light switch voltage

    I have a light switch that was crackling sometimes when I would turn the light on. Swapped out the switch today, and checked the voltage on it while it was switched off. It started out at 109 volts, and slowly went down until it hit 80 volts, and stayed there. I only have one other thing on this...
  4. J

    Two Way Light Switch

    Hi folks, looking for help with a two way light switch…the downstairs switch (circled) puts light on and off, however, if the light is on, the single switch upstairs (photo 3)cannot switch the light off, it just remains on unless turned off downstairs. I think it is a tiny wiring fault but...
  5. O

    Light Switch Fitting

    I need to add a chocolate block to a light switch for an earth, what amp should I use please
  6. O

    Light Switch Installation

    The light already installed can be controlled from the top and the bottom of the stairs and I was advised to buy a 1 gang 2 way switch. The old light switch has 4 terminals but the new one only has 3. My question is where the earth goes as there is no terminal for it on the switch or inside...
  7. 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...
    • Edward Morris
    • Thread
    • 2 way adding circuit garage light light switch light switch replacement second switch
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  8. D

    Can't get smart light switch to work

    Hey all I have some basic electrical wiring experience, and I'm trying to install a wemo smart light switch in my bedroom Load and line wires were easy to find and connect, but I'm having trouble narrowing down where the neutral wire is (or if I even have one) Here's a picture of what I have...
    • DinoGuy
    • Thread
    • can't diy electrical work get light light switch neutral wire smart smart lighting control switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  9. M

    WiFI Light Switch Bought in Haste? UK

    I'm in the UK and I'm trying to fit a Smart 2-gang switch to control outdoor lights. I looked at the back of the existing switch and saw a black wire I assumed to be a neutral wire. So I bought a 'neutral switch'. I'm not sure now. You can see a photo of the existing switch connections and the...
  10. T

    Light switch standards confusion. Help?

    I am a bit confused with different systems for light switches across Europe. I see that most of the companies that sell light switches offer both of the two options: A: European/German/multi-part/2-module switches (found all of those names for it) (example image) B: Italian/modular/3-module...
  11. K

    UK Shaver socket to light switch

    Hello all, I have a shaver socket that I would like to change for a light switch. The socket is wired into the light circuit. The problem I have is that the shaver socket is vertical and fixed on a tiled wall. The only switch I can find that fits is a 2 gang 45A vertical DP switch. Can this be...
  12. C

    Outdoor twin light switch wiring

    Hi, Apologies for lack of knowledge but here goes. I have an outside supply that goes to a twin switch operating a light and a water feature. I had to change the conduit position and the old switch which was damaged - now nothing works. I put a new front on the switch but am confused as to...
  13. A

    DIY I replaced my light switch and only one light is flickering

    Before replacing anything I had already been having issues with my light bulbs. Even after installing brand new ones the lights would start flickering after a couple of weeks, randomly going out for days at a time and then randomly turning back on. This has been happening for well over a year...
  14. W

    Adding a strapper to a 3 gang light switch.

    Hope someone can help, apologies I’m new to this. I have a two gang switch for ceiling lights (work perfectly) which I am turning into a three gang in order to add a wall light. I have successfully connected the new three gang for the ceiling lights. As I’m unable to take a spur from the...
  15. D

    Crabtree light switch

    Crabtree l1 l2 l3. Iam changing light switch can anyone help me please guys photo old switch can someone please tell me where wires go in the Crabtree switch
  16. B

    Spur socket from light switch

    I'm trying to install a 3 pin socket, high above a door, for an Echo Dot the idea is so it doesn't 1. Get in the way; 2. Take up a an existing socket. I've got a pull string light switch right next to where I want to install it and, because the draw isn't going to be too much from the light...
  17. S

    Light switch wiring query

    Hey all.. Newb query but I've tried all combinations and no joy.. I'm refurbing a house and wiring seems to differ circuit to circuit.. I'm changing light switches in kitchen and corridor.. Both wired as found however now lights won't turn off at all.. Both rooms are 2 way and the kitchen...
  18. S

    Light switch shock help ASAP

    So I'm an idiot and sprayed the light switches in my flat, not even thinking about the electrics and when my partner flicked a light switch it shocked him and the light doesn't turn off, it's just dim on the off. I'm sat here now not being able to go to sleep because I can't just leave it like...
  19. PhilWarr

    Light Switch plus dimmer switch

    Hi All, I have just moved into a new house and the lights in one of the rooms don’t appear to be working, than on top of that I am rubbish at electrics. The room has a light switch as you enter the room and a dimmer switch at the other end of the room. I am not worried about the dimmer...
  20. S

    Three way light switch does not work correctly

    Hello, A few years ago I had my house rewired before putting up new drywall. I had a three way installed to control the lights in our mudroom, one at the exterior door and one in the kitchen. This is currently not working correctly and I am trying to understand why. The wall box at the...
    • stew24
    • Thread
    • correctly electrical work light light switch switch three three way work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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