How to wire a double switch

[Leeallen74]

Hi, I’m trying to wire a two way two switch into my lounge, i have a live feed coming from the consumer unit to the switch. I have a feed going to an external security light and also a external junction box for future garden lighting. I have wired the switch how I think it should be and it does work until I turn on the switch and then it trips, please advise on how to wire the double switch

 

[telectrix]

Your switch is now scrap. It should be binned and a new one obtained.

they don't like it up 'em, mr. mainwaring.

 

[ipf]

A very good reason why we have electricians, I'd say.

 

[littlespark]

The general consensus is, yes... you don’t connect a neutral to any part of the switch.... except one brand of switch that have now included a spare terminal marked loop, which is where the neutral goes.
just adds to any confusion.