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Hi guys and girls. Got a problem on a lighting circuit.

The circuit has a junction box which I have just labeled up.
Theres only 5 lights
OUTSIDE LIGHT x2
SIDE LIGHTS x4
MAIN LIGHT
BEDROOM LIGHT x2

the main light and side lights work the problem is the rest on the light none of them switch.
A volt test shows 240v at the switches with them in both positions.

IR test shows >500 on my fluke
continuity shows fine
earthing is ok.

Anything you you need extra please ask. I'm stumped on this one. I know it's going to be something simple.
 
Easiest way is strip the JB of all cables identify each one again and reconnect the mains into the joint first then each light one at a time testing if they work as you connect - (safety in mind of course - I don't mean working live here, isolate safely between each connection made and tested).. this way you can work out where it went wrong.

You probably lost a N somewhere but cannot say for sure.
 
Hi mate firstly if you haven't already, get access to the trainee section, can you draw a diagram of what you think the connections are, you say you only have 5 lights yet your description count is 9 or am I reading it wrong?
Do the diagram and come back on, we may be able to help better with a rough idea of what you have to work with.
 
Hi mate firstly if you haven't already, get access to the trainee section, can you draw a diagram of what you think the connections are, you say you only have 5 lights yet your description count is 9 or am I reading it wrong?
Do the diagram and come back on, we may be able to help better with a rough idea of what you have to work with.

Hi should have been clearer. There are 2 outside lights wired together. 4 side lights wired together. 2 bedroom lights wired together. 1 shower room light and one main light.

The main aim light and side lights are on 2 way.

A diagram of the junction box?
 
Hi should have been clearer. There are 2 outside lights wired together. 4 side lights wired together. 2 bedroom lights wired together. 1 shower room light and one main light.

The main aim light and side lights are on 2 way.

A diagram of the junction box?

That would be good, and a pointer to which cables go where.
 
That would be good, and a pointer to which cables go where.
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