Calling all electrically minded people...
I am currently thinking about changing some lighting wiring (to implement some home automation). However, before I change anything, I want to make sure I know how everything works now. Most of the house wiring is self explanatory, but the 2-way wiring in the lounge is baffling to me (a mere mortal).
I have shown below the two light switches and their wiring below. As you will see the first switch is 2-gang and the second switch is 3-gang. For ease, I have numbered the switches. Switches 1 and 3 corrrectly control (in a 2-way pattern) one set of downlighters. Switches 2 and 4 correctly control (again in a 2-way pattern) another set of downlighters. Switch 5 corectly controls the conservatory light (just 1-way wiring).
Now, I am keen to understand if anyone can explain to me which of the lettered cables goes where (ie which cables(s) go to the consumer unit, which go to the lights, which wires are live, which are neutral and which go to the other switch).
You will see I have shown green wires. These (as far as I can tell) are the unsheathed earth wires in 2-core cable which has had red tape wrapped round it and used in the wiring of the switches. A new one on me!!! Where there are little red wires not attached to anything, these are just that - wires hanging around in the wall box with no connection.
Anyway, any help and pointers appreciated. Im hoping someone is looking forward to a little problem solving!!
Just to reiterate...these switches all do work correctly!!
I am currently thinking about changing some lighting wiring (to implement some home automation). However, before I change anything, I want to make sure I know how everything works now. Most of the house wiring is self explanatory, but the 2-way wiring in the lounge is baffling to me (a mere mortal).
I have shown below the two light switches and their wiring below. As you will see the first switch is 2-gang and the second switch is 3-gang. For ease, I have numbered the switches. Switches 1 and 3 corrrectly control (in a 2-way pattern) one set of downlighters. Switches 2 and 4 correctly control (again in a 2-way pattern) another set of downlighters. Switch 5 corectly controls the conservatory light (just 1-way wiring).
Now, I am keen to understand if anyone can explain to me which of the lettered cables goes where (ie which cables(s) go to the consumer unit, which go to the lights, which wires are live, which are neutral and which go to the other switch).
You will see I have shown green wires. These (as far as I can tell) are the unsheathed earth wires in 2-core cable which has had red tape wrapped round it and used in the wiring of the switches. A new one on me!!! Where there are little red wires not attached to anything, these are just that - wires hanging around in the wall box with no connection.
Anyway, any help and pointers appreciated. Im hoping someone is looking forward to a little problem solving!!
Just to reiterate...these switches all do work correctly!!