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  1. M

    Light switch replacement (lights flickering)

    Hi, Friend asked me to check out their light switch cause the kitchen lights were flickering and the faceplate was getting hot. They sent the photos below to show what it looked like, obvious issue is the common looking fried, which I put down to a loose connection, hence the flickering...
  2. C

    Can you add a second fixture to a switch loop?

    I currently have a light fixture on a switch loop and would like to add a second light that would be powered by the same switch. Can you add a second fixture? Forgive my novice picture, but if so, is this an allowable setup?
  3. S

    Bathroom light Pull Switch

    Good afternoon guys! Trying to change this bathroom pull chord light switch in my house as the pull chord has pulled off. When taking the cover of with the 2 screws, there's literally no flex for me to take the wires out... any ideas on what I can do? I've tried to get my fingers in and try...
  4. N

    Installing a 2-way dimmer switch from Varilight (master/companion set up)

    Hello, I recently purchased two Varilight dimmers to replace rocker light switches in my bedroom. My goal is to be able to fully control the lights from both dimmers so I purposefully purchased models that act as Master / Companion Controller. I have not been able to get these Varilight dimmers...
  5. J

    Two way switch controlling two lights

    I have recently upgraded my hallway lighting to a two way system and it worked perfectly fine on my original ceiling lights. I have now replaced the original lights with new fittings and now having issues. Only one light will work at a time depending on the removal or changing of bulbs in the...
  6. J

    Would you recommend installing a 4 gang or 2x 2 gang light switch next to each other?

    I'm considering light switch options for two outdoor lights (soffit + wall light) and indoor lights (porch + hallway). The switches are going to be located inside the house (hallway as you enter) next to the door. The outdoor and indoor lights will be on a separate circuit and I'm trying to...
    • j0hnnn
    • Thread
    • 2 gang 4 gang installing light light switch other recommend switch
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. G

    Transfer Switch Grounding

    I have Generac Homelink Upgradeable Manual Transfer Switch (Model: G0068521 Serial: 3009887938). The neutral is switch and I believe when this happens it is a separately derived system. The manual recommended the generator attached to the transfer switch needs to have its neutral bond to the...
  8. P

    Help with light switch wiring

    Hi can anyone advise on this please. I am wanting to switch the front plate over to a newer modern type but I've no idea what all of the wires are doing and where they should go on the newer light switch. The switches are 2 gang switches but I've never seen fittings wired up this way before so...
  9. notShai

    neutral wires yes but not on the switch i need to upgrate to smart

    I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled. There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4. 1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also...
  10. W

    AJAX 2 way dimmer wiring

    I'd like to replace the existing top and bottom landing switches for a set of AJAX 2-way smart dimmers. Before I splash out, I thought its best to understand if these dimmers are compatible with the existing wiring. The lighting circuit is wired in the 2 plate method with neutrals available at...
  11. R

    How to replace double pole light switch with smart switch

    I want to replace a double pole light switch that I currently have in my hallway cupboard that controls my porch light. I want to replace this with a smart light switch so that I can control it remotely without having to open and hallway cupboard every time which is very inconvenient. The switch...
    • ravipal
    • Thread
    • double how to light light switch pole replace smart smart lighting control smart switch switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. T

    Using manual transfer switch to distribute power

    The application is providing AC to a camper. The goal is to provide AC input to charge a solar 'generator' when the camper is connected to shore power. Then, when the camper is disconnected from shore power the transfer switch is moved to Position #2 for the solar generator to provide AC power...
  13. O

    Earthing at a light switch

    My flat has been rewired, the old light switches have been replaced but the original metal box recessed into the wall and still in situ did not have an earth terminal. the electrician has renewed the wiring with twin and earth but just the earth loose with green sleeving over it. ie not...
  14. R

    Replacing old 1970s two gang double light switch with new one, back to old wiring red and black, also has another switch which isolates both,

    • rhares
    • Thread
    • another black double light light switch new old red replacing switch wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  15. J

    UK Diyer : FCU warming up over approx 6- 8 months before switch starts arcing out

    FCU warming up over approx 6- 8 months before switch starts arcing out, supply in kitchen is from weirdly up stairs to fcu, then down to double unwatched socket for dw and washer, then up to switched double socket above worktop, never have both on at same time, and a desk top pc again now and...
    • Jim mac
    • Thread
    • approx arcing before fcu months out switch
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. J

    Complex intermediate switch question

    I want three switches to control a light. All three switches are intermediate and so have four avaliable terminals. Switch 1, switch 2 and switch 3. Switch 1 has the incoming live. Switch 2 has the load (and is the true intermediate) Switch 3 is a standard switch. Can anyone advise on whether...
  17. V

    UK I have a Megger MFT 1721 everything works fine the button that lights up the screen and the switch button doesn't work.

    Hello!I have a Megger MFT 1721 everything works fine the button that lights up the screen and the switch button doesn't work. When you press it it sounds like it's going but it doesn't work Is it something in the settings or malfunction?
    • Vasdfg
    • Thread
    • button doesn't everything lights megger megger mft mft screen switch work works
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. M

    How To Wire A RV Rotary Cam Selector Changeover Switch

    I build teardrop trailers as a hobby. In my electrical box where I supplied power to the trailer interior, I have a lithium iron battery, a 120V Power Converter /Charger, and a 12v to 120v Inverter to power 120 outlets. I want to power the outlets from grid power without back-feed powering the...
  19. D

    Using a bathroom fan and timer switch that both require "power first"?

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    • Daley2025
    • Thread
    • bathroom fan first require switch timer using
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  20. AngelLaHash

    Two way light switch with 2 cores!

    So i have a Ceiling Fan (lets just class it as a Light with a Pull cord at the light) and a light switch Problem is i turn the light off at the Light at night .. and when i wake up i turn it on at the light switch. Sadly the light switch is TWO Core so it doesnt really effect the light , ONE...
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