switches

  1. M

    One touch light switches

    Looking for some advice on one touch switches to for a 2 way circuit. Client is very particular and doesn't like it when switches forming 2 way or intermediate circuits enivitably end up in the wrong position. So I'm looking for switches that simply push on and then push off, similar to a...
  2. LauHir

    Current leaking through some On/Off switches?

    Hey! I bought a few simple on/off switches that you plug into a socket, and they have a single output which is either on or off depending on a toggle on the switch. It's AC current. However, as I put a LED onto one of them, I noticed it was dimly lit even after the switch was set to off...
  3. S

    Replaced light switches not working

    I'm in the process of renovating my hallway and the downstairs has a single light controlled by 4 switches. I've been replacing each switch and testing after each one, however one of them I have changed and now it does not work to turn the light on or off. Other switches still work. All wires...
  4. S

    Two-way switches and strange wiring question

    Hey all, I'm trying to restore some switches in a house that's only nine years old in place of some terrible motion sensors. History is quite unknown, but considering the placement of some switches, it seems the developer is somewhat to blame for the peculiarity! All the wires behind where...
  5. H

    Key test switches on ceiling

    Can I put a key switch on the ceiling for the non maintained emergency light illuninare. This is so that they are no wire trunking showing on the wall.
  6. P

    Two Lutron RA2 Switches - both switched on, and RCD trips, either on and no problems

    Only a DIY'er here, usually safe and competent enough to fix straight forward problems, but this one has me stumped. I have two outside lighting circuits running through Lutron RA2 dimmers. Both go back to a Hager MTN106 RCD. All been working fine for over a year, but now the breaker keeps...
  7. J

    Two 3 way switches, 1 reg, too many "extra" wires and zero working kitchen lights. (Picture Inside)

    Hey guys. Embarrassed to say but I've been living here for almost 5 years now and I've never had my kitchen lights working properly. Can someone possibly help me with some advice to wire these in properly? The other day I switched out all my old plug in outlets and light switches for new...
  8. S

    Replacing two 3-way switches, one too many wires. What do i do?

    Hi, I'm trying to replace two 3- way switches but there are one too many wires. Can you help? Each has a red and black wire which I've connected to the bronze screws (as they were before). There's also a black wire that connects the black(common) screws on both switches. But then there's an...
  9. DaveLea

    No earth in metal light switches

    I recently had a look behind my light switches for the first time and have found that all of them have no earth. This includes some metal switches that were there when we moved in. We've had a couple changed to metal previously and it looks like the electricians have put in a metal back box and...
  10. W

    Unfinished basement stairs light switches

    Hi All, I am rewiring my basement, which includes the stairwell that leads from the main floor kitchen down to the basement. Here is an idea of the layout: From the main floor kitchen, I open a door to the basement stairwell. I take 3 steps down to a small landing. If I go right, I go down 5...
  11. L

    Kitchen Grid switches and safe zones

    So, I'm having grid switches in my new kitchen for things like cooker hood, dishwasher, fridge freezer, integrated microwave etc...and know how to wire up the switches and sockets as part of a ring final... But my question is regarding how to route the cables from the above counter grid...
  12. T

    Lights won’t turn off

    I have four can lights in my kitchen that are controlled by two switches on opposite sides of the room. Recently, when you try to turn those lights off by the switch opposite switch from that you used to turn them on they just blink and stay on. This seems to be true regardless of where you...
  13. M

    Multiple dimmable switches and circuits connected

    Getting around to bedroom lighting, what I would like to achieve is: Circuit 1: pendant light (centre of main ceiling) Circuit 2: LED tape and LED downlights (in dropped ceiling with tape in coving and downlights in the dropped ceiling) Circuit 3: bedside light left Circuit 4: bedside light...
  14. T

    Where can I find a wiring diagram for 3 way switches to control multiple outlets between them.

    I am wiring 2 outlets in the ceiling to control 2 plug-in florescent shop lights in my garage. The 3 ways are at each side of the garage at the 2 entry doors. The way I have it wired right now, both lights come on at either switch but turn off if either is unplugged. I would like both outlets...
    • tantle1961
    • Thread
    • 3 way between control diagram multiple outlets switches where wiring wiring diagram
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. D

    Do Quintec wireless switches / drivers meet BS EN standard, in new build extension for certificate

    Do Quintec wireless switches / drivers meet BS EN standard, in new build extension to the house for certificate. Thanks
    • Dev Gill
    • Thread
    • build certificate drivers extension meet new new build standard switches wireless
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. F

    Have I got 2 x mains switches?

    What have I got in there? Is that white (100amp) unit next to the large black original mains switch another mains on/of switch i.e. have I got two switches doing the same job? Note: We had a 2 room extension built about 20 years back and the Wylex CU box (in the pic) in the meter cupboard in...
  17. D

    Ceiling fan wiring with smart switches

    Hi, I currently have a light that was wired as 3 way and am replacing it with a ceiling fan/light combo. What I want to do is wire the switches so they operate independently so light switch in one location and fan in the other. The power wire enters where the light switch would be going and...
  18. B

    Controlling a light with 2 switches (3 way with 14/2 wire)

    Hi all, I'm hoping there is something I can do to make this work without having to run 14/3 from switch to switch. I've attached my simple sketch of what I am working with but essentially everything has 14/2 running to it and 14/2 goes switch to switch. From what I can tell this would be...
  19. Rockingit

    What’s the ACTUAL range of Quinetic switches?

    Apologies if this has been covered before and I‘ve not found it, but what’s the REAL range of quinetic switches? I want to install some bog-off size LED floods around the perimeter of the garden/grounds and whilst I have power sources available for the units (with some work!) I‘ve no real...
  20. M

    LED Strip with quinetic switches

    Good morning all, Hope you’re weekend is good so far. Little question on some LED strip?? I’ve never worked with LED strip before so not really too sure on the ways it can be installed.. I’m re do our bathroom and building a little shelf within the wall and thought I’d see about putting an...
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