Need advice please.....

Casper53 · May 28, 2011

Hi all.

I changed light switches in a house yesterday (2 way) she says when she tryed to turn lights on with one it didnt work and when she tryed again she heard a "crackling" noise. Anyone know what would cause this?

I tryed the switches before i left,they were fine, and am 100% sure they are in the correct terminations.

Just trying to get advice before I make the 40 minute drive back to her house !

ukpablo · May 28, 2011

u have not connected correctly bud. how many wires at each switch and what colours? they are also not dimmers are they? need more info

Kamikaze · May 28, 2011

Dodgy switch!

Casper53 · May 28, 2011

ukpablo said:
u have not connected correctly bud. how many wires at each switch and what colours? they are also not dimmers are they? need more info

3 at each switch. common 1 way and 2 way straight swap. 100% I didnt get them mixed up mate. Not dimmers no.

Guest123 · May 28, 2011

Casper53 said:
Hi all.

I changed light switches in a house yesterday (2 way) she says when she tryed to turn lights on with one it didnt work and when she tryed again she heard a "crackling" noise. Anyone know what would cause this?

I tryed the switches before i left,they were fine, and am 100% sure they are in the correct terminations.

If you're sure the connections are correct, that only leaves a faulty switch

mickys86 · May 28, 2011

He's connected properly because they was tested before he left. I would go with dodgy switch..... But also your right, need more info

knasher · May 28, 2011

loose connection? faulty switch?

ukpablo · May 28, 2011

sound like u will have to go bak with some spare switches then if they were working before u left. if u are sure the wiring is ok then i agree that it does point to a bad switch or loose connection?

Casper53 · May 28, 2011

Appreciate the advice people. Was looking forward to a long lie with my hangover then I get hit with this!

mickys86 · May 28, 2011

Lenny said:
If you're sure the connections are correct, that only leaves a faulty switch

Reminds me of the thread yesterday about cost of products and having to go back to replace faulty items!

ukpablo · May 28, 2011

life in the fast lane eh! tell her u will go this aft as im sure she does not need the lights today??!!!!..........then u can work that beer off in the cafe?!

Casper53 · May 28, 2011

ukpablo said:
life in the fast lane eh! tell her u will go this aft as im sure she does not need the lights today??!!!!..........then u can work that beer off in the cafe?!

The plan was to beat the hangover in the pub at about 2oclock! So need to get this done now lol

telectrix · May 28, 2011

i'd check connections. screw clamped on insulation, broken end of a cable, insulation breakdown on entry to back box, then switch. also check connections at fitting for similar.