Hi All,
Although I've browsed before I've never posted a query or question. But I am stumped on this.
My problem is;
Two 3 way switches (neither of which have supply into them) to one light.
3-core and earth connections
Cable connections in the switches are fine.
Light fitting last on the circuit.
Problem is;
Potentially Into the standard light fitting (which Live, Earth, N) we have
Supply (E,N,Live)
and both the 3-core and earth from the switches (yellow - which is switch live, "live red", earth and neutral)
Now, I've connected as I (keen college course going amateur spark) think they should be.
Switch neutrals boxed
earthed
Supply neutral and switch live (yellow) - to fitting
Supply live and other switch live (yellow) to fitting
Switch live (red) boxed.
Because I've identified switch live I've also tried a couple of other options - but that would bore everyone to tears.
I wouldn't normally ask - wanting to impress when I go back to my night class - but I am stumped. Would I be right in thinking that the light is in effect sending the power to the switches who are simply opening or closing the circuit?
I've checked the wiki's and can't find anything
Any ideas would be really appreciated - sorry for the length of the post a can't see the wood for the trees at the moment!
Cheers
Dave
Although I've browsed before I've never posted a query or question. But I am stumped on this.
My problem is;
Two 3 way switches (neither of which have supply into them) to one light.
3-core and earth connections
Cable connections in the switches are fine.
Light fitting last on the circuit.
Problem is;
Potentially Into the standard light fitting (which Live, Earth, N) we have
Supply (E,N,Live)
and both the 3-core and earth from the switches (yellow - which is switch live, "live red", earth and neutral)
Now, I've connected as I (keen college course going amateur spark) think they should be.
Switch neutrals boxed
earthed
Supply neutral and switch live (yellow) - to fitting
Supply live and other switch live (yellow) to fitting
Switch live (red) boxed.
Because I've identified switch live I've also tried a couple of other options - but that would bore everyone to tears.
I wouldn't normally ask - wanting to impress when I go back to my night class - but I am stumped. Would I be right in thinking that the light is in effect sending the power to the switches who are simply opening or closing the circuit?
I've checked the wiki's and can't find anything
Any ideas would be really appreciated - sorry for the length of the post a can't see the wood for the trees at the moment!
Cheers
Dave