Recent content by mccanno

you mean like this

Catch 22. If it was a standard setup, I wouldn't have needed any help!

@ ban all sheds - I thought that my diagrams were very explanatory in fact! I didn't for a minute think that you would be at all interested in my shoe cupboard and so, I didn't think that the detail or reasons for the setup were so important to you. perhaps if you'd taken the time to ask I...

Yes. Its for a large cupboard. The first light is overhead, the second light is for a deep cupboard within that cupboard, where we store shoes. Entering into the cupboard needs a light on but not necessary at second level if no access to shoes is required. If the shoe cupboard light is kept...

YES This is EXACTLY WHAT I AM TRYING TO DO, my friend. To have the second light only switch on if the first is switched on. Thanks for your answer, that's all I needed to know!

Yep, I know. Im in now though, dived in and need to paddle!

OK. That is how the system is set up. Assuming that all this is in place I have included a diagram of how I intend on wiring the switch, based on my getting a grip of what you are saying. I know that the blue wire is now switched live but for simplicity I have kept it blue in the drawing. But...

are you referring to the most recent diagram in this post, or the first?

Do you mean like this? but keep the live wire continuous at first light as in drawing 1?

OK, so if I amend the setup as detailed in this drawing, everything should work? Amendment details. 1. Change the continuous live wire to connect to the first light. 2. Bridge the neutral at the switch, like it is done with the live wire. Thanks

Yes, two lights. having problems at the switch with regard to bridging the neutral wire. I think the issue may lie in the live passing by the first light, see my diagram. The only wires connecting to the first light are the earth and neutral