Unusual DIY 2-way switch wiring

[old dog]

suggest changing the switches to vacuum switches/time lag
that way they will be wired correctly

 

[andyb]

Not really Old Dog because the lights will not stay on.

 

[Cobraman]

I know it doesent have to be done and you can go over the top with things but I think a small note in comments will be helpfull, I know its not dangerous. I thought the comment made earlier about someone new (maybe new home owner) trying the switches and thinking whats going on here, it would not fill me full of confidence.

 

[solo2771]

i would want to put something basically to make it easier for the next spark/tester there. how about offering him to blank them off and add movement scensors make everyone happy (and most clients think they are cool)

 

[martysparky]

A PIR is to highlight non-compliances with the Regulations. If something does not fail to comply with the Regulations, then it is wholly incorrect to apply any of the codes to it.

Is a code a Note then? Why not simply Note it as safe, compliant, but unusual.

I know it doesent have to be done and you can go over the top with things but I think a small note in comments will be helpfull, I know its not dangerous. I thought the comment made earlier about someone new (maybe new home owner) trying the switches and thinking whats going on here, it would not fill me full of confidence.

good point


I think the moral here is 'Its good to know and when you know its easier'.

i would want to put something basically to make it easier for the next spark/tester there. how about offering him to blank them off and add movement scensors make everyone happy (and most clients think they are cool)

I agree

 

[Davey101]

A PIR is to highlight non-compliances with the Regulations. If something does not fail to comply with the Regulations, then it is wholly incorrect to apply any of the codes to it.

A PIR is a report on the condition of an installation. If switches are wired incorrectly (as in this case), then that should be noted (IMHO).

If I paid a spark to carry out a PIR for me, and they failed to tell me that I couldnt switch my lights on and off properly, then I wouldnt be too happy.

 

[Risteard]

A PIR is a report on the condition of an installation. If switches are wired incorrectly (as in this case), then that should be noted (IMHO).

It's not incorrect. It's just stupid.

 

[Davey101]

It's not incorrect. It's just stupid.

Its incorrect if its meant to be a two 2 way switch's. I presume that someone wanted it to be two way, but wired it wrong, and just left it that way.

I'd definatley comment if it was stupid

 

[old dog]

Not really Old Dog because the lights will not stay on.

why would you want the hall lights to stay on

they will stay on as long as they are set for. they are designed for hallways /stairs

 

[Smugley]

Old Dog, it's a hallway inside the flat, not the common area between flats, so time delay switches not appropriate. Cheers..

 

[maddfridge]

hi there

This circuit method is correct and is safe to use but it is design for a single specfic use in lighting for energy saving time delay switches.

see link below

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these have one link terminal and a one gang push to make.

so it may suggest your guy has just put plain one gang light switch on

hope this may be of some help

many impoted ready made portacabin buildings have these

awful way of doing thing
lol


cheers

 

[telectrix]

i would not code it either, but would put a comment just for information

 

[J@mes]

Its incorrect if its meant to be a two 2 way switch's. I presume that someone wanted it to be two way, but wired it wrong, and just left it that way.

I'd definatley comment if it was stupid

agreed, the owner never wanted it wired this way - he wanted it to work as a two way switch circuit but didn't know what he was doing and now can't be ***** to pay someone who does know what they are doing to sort it.

 

[telectrix]

just proves, you get what you pay for. pay peanuts and get a monkey or DIY and electrocute the poor *******