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    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...
  2. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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
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    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...
  8. 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...
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    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...
  10. 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...
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    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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    Best way to to move light switch to other side of wall when dealing with metal boxes (commercial construction)?

    My first post and thank you for reading. I live in a commercial building that was converted to residential. I have a walk in closet where the light switch was installed inside the closet. I am adding shelving and want to move the switch so that it is on the other side of the wall to make space...
    • frankienap
    • Thread
    • best boxes commercial construction light light switch metal metal clad other screwfix switch wall
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Smart light switch

    Hi. Looking for some advice on installing a smart switch to a bathroom. I have removed the switch cover and noticed i have 5 brown wires, 1 black one, 3 blue and 1 grey. I have a one gang switch and have no idea where to put these wires. I have a extractor fan which comes on when light switch...
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    Double light switch: no live wire?

    Hi, Complete newbie here, could really do with some advice. I was changing a double light switch for a new face plate (brushed steel in this case). I disconnected the old switch and went to wire up the new switch then discovered there is no live wire? I am now at a loss for how to wire this...
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    Dimmer Light Switch?

    Hello, I was hoping to find out some general information with regard to dimmer switches. I installed a new ceiling light in my kitchen this afternoon; I planned on swapping the existing switch to a Lutron dimmer. It will not fit due to the metal surrounding which makes it significantly larger...
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    DIY Light switch wiring help

    Trying to wire parents light switch they havnt had working for a year or two. 2 red wires 2 black wires no sleeves on any. And an earth. Wires are live and tested, going into dimmer switch. With L1 L2 and Wavy symbol. Any ideas?
    • RyWiley
    • Thread
    • diy light light switch switch wiring wiring help
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Replacing 2 way light switch

    Help. I am trying to replace a 2 way light switch on the landing. I did not take notes of what wire went where before I took the old one off, a silly mistake. I have 2 red and 1 black wire, cannot make it work, any advice on the wiring please
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    Light switch in bathroom

    I am not an electrician but I had my bathroom re done and a electrician replaced my light pull cord with a switch it is 1.4m away from my bath I was told this was ok. I have had another electrician come out for another job and has been in my bathroom and said it needs to be a pull cord and isn’t...
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    Converting 2-way to 1-way light switch

    I recently added some smart light switches to my house that were very easy to install and working well. Easy enough as they were all just replacing one way, one gang so wiring was just com and switch live and adding a light module at the ceiling rose. I am wanting to add more smart light...
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    fitting a smart light switch for toilet

    Hi All, I hope someone can help. i'm trying to fit a smart light switch to replace my current one for the toilet (1 gang), but i'm having issues with the wiring. you'll have to bear with me as i'm not an electrician so only have basic knowledge :( the current light switch seems to be an...
    • cs5383
    • Thread
    • fitting light light switch smart switch toilet
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum

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