Can you please advise I am trying to replace an old switch in my kitchen it is a 2gang 2way switch however not sure how to correctly wire this as the old one was wired with a 3 core cable ?yellow blue red.
help with replacing a 2gang switch
- Thread starter hillbilly123
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Socket outlet or a switch for lighting. You're not making it clear.
2 gang switched socket
2 gang 2 way switch
2 gang switched socket
2 gang 2 way switch
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Johnmelad502
A picture would be nice...
Old wiring was red, black, grn /y- not sure what yours is. Have you disconnected the old socket yet ?
If not, is there no indication on that socket of neutral, live and earth termination points ?
If yes, then you need to make the cable safe with terminal blocks / tape or a temp cased junction box. Then you will have to trace the cable back to it's 'other end' which should be a nearby socket or fused spur box.
It you cant do this have you access to a test meter ?
Please make sure the circuit is isolated and off at the fuse board before doing an intrusive work.
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The two way put the red in the ( com ) on the top of switch and the yellow and blue in ( L1 ) and ( L2 ) either way doent matter.
He's changed the question - now who's the fool
He's changed the question - now who's the fool
Or not very good at speed reading a very lazy way of amending a post.
As for calling me out as a fool, that sort of remark doesn't extend a great deal of warmth does it.
Have you been round there and looked to see which terminals the conductors are in in the other switch?
What's wrong with the idea of wiring the new one the same way as the old one?
If it is a 2 gang switch it could be 2xswitch lines and one feed. Otherwise what is the other switch for?
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