Replace 6AX with 10AX, is that fine?

[gijno]

Hi, I've a 1 gang 1 way switch 6AX for light in the hallway, I would like to replace with a new one and I've just seen I've bought a 1 gang 1 way 10AX. Is that fine to replace with it or there are any risks?

Plus, the old switch got a L1 for red cable and COM for black cable, the new one has L1 and L, no COM at all. Does the "L" replace the "COM"?

Thanks.

 

[Darkwood]

The new switch has a higher current rating and is perfectly fine to use in replacement, the L is you common input.

 

[Andy78]

This should really be in the DIY section mods...

 

[ian.settle1]

This should really be in the DIY section mods...

Have to agree as if the OP is a qualified electrician GOD help us.

 

[gijno]

This should really be in the DIY section mods...

Sorry, wrong section

 

[gijno]

Have to agree as if the OP is a qualified electrician GOD help us.

I'm a DIY...

 

[gijno]

The new switch has a higher current rating and is perfectly fine to use in replacement, the L is you common input.

Thanks for your reply. I've tried some search on the net, the common input is usually the red or black cable?

 

[Geordie Spark]

I'm a DIY...

and it shows!!

 

[telectrix]

Thanks for your reply. I've tried some search on the net, the common input is usually the red or black cable?

usually red. and the black should have a red sleeve or a bit of red tape on it. so red into L and black into L1. ( lads, this sort of a job is basic DIY, so that's why i'm advising. not many will call out a spark to swap a switch. be nice to have 10 a day of these though. )