Loop at switch - 2 gang switch

[telectrix]

that's coz all the sparks are waiting fora royal command.... the lights have gone off in windsor castle.

 

[Midwest]

that's coz all the sparks are waiting fora royal command.... the lights have gone off in windsor castle.

At last, someone else not glued to the tv!

 

[shaun1]

Not sure if they are your terminations in the picture or what was there previously, but they are very poor, bordering on dangerous. There should be no visable copper on the cables outside of the terminal. Also, if they are all kinked like that they are likely to snap when you squash it all back in to the box.

If that was how you found it, it may be an indication of the rest of the wiring ib the house and could be worth getting it properly tested and inspected.

 

[Des 56]

There are times to attempt jobs in most disciplines,there are also times that are not the best course of action

I think I best divert my attention to a more romantic subject now playing

 

[Cod58]

update, i have now identified 2 'live' cables that form the ring, I have also identified the cable that goes to the light in my cellar, so the 2 lives are in a COM terminal and the light in the FL2 terminal, whenI swap out the L2 terminal for either of the other 2 wires the circuit trips, if I just leave the 2 lives in the COM terminal all the other downstairs lights work apart from the cellar and the kitchen. One of the rogue wires is for the light in the kitchen so I am assuming that there may be something wrong with the light fitting or bulb but still not sure what the other wire is for!!

 

[Midwest]

update, i have now identified 2 'live' cables that form the ring, I have also identified the cable that goes to the light in my cellar, so the 2 lives are in a COM terminal and the light in the FL2 terminal, whenI swap out the L2 terminal for either of the other 2 wires the circuit trips, if I just leave the 2 lives in the COM terminal all the other downstairs lights work apart from the cellar and the kitchen. One of the rogue wires is for the light in the kitchen so I am assuming that there may be something wrong with the light fitting or bulb but still not sure what the other wire is for!!

I would advise cessation of this cause of action. Put your feet up, go watch the telly, and call an electrician in on Monday.

 

[westward10]

The chances on anyone being confident enough to tell you what is what from a distance is less than zero. You need professional help.

 

[Loki]

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From your photo & you saying about 5 sets of cables & your expecting 4 sets etc.

Have you tried drawing out the circuits to understand how its wired?

As we are not there to confirm via testing
Ive done a very rough & quick drawing of the possible setup.

Looks like they have used L2 ( also L2s are linked together) as feed in & outs & the two Coms go to each light rose, blacks are neutrals together in a connector block & earths together in a connector block. looks like that 5th set is being used to feed out to another light circuit.

Here's my very quick & rough drawing of what your circuit could be but without testing to confirm if it is or not.

 

[Midwest]

Have you tried drawing out the circuits to understand how its wired?

I don't think thats going to help.

 

[westward10]

Did you have a Spirograph.

 

[westward10]

That switch doesn't appear to have a back box.

 

[Loki]

That switch doesn't appear to have a back box.

Its a see through perspex pattress box lol

 

[Loki]

Did you have a Spirograph.

Lol I did say "Ive done a very rough & quick drawing"
Sorry I'm no Tony Hart lol

 

[Loki]

Do you think John Ward would be interested in me doing his drawings for his videos

 

[westward10]

Do you think John Ward would be interested in me doing his drawings for his videos

Might make his vids more interesting, he could clear a graveyard.