Agreed!
But if it is faulty, it could be possible to change the configuration by turning the switch around and swapping conductors over to the opposite gang.
This could confirm that.
Two way hallway socket with outside light
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But if it is faulty, it could be possible to change the configuration by turning the switch around and swapping conductors over to the opposite gang.
This could confirm that.
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As it is, one of the yellows is the switched live.
As you say that the light does not go out when this switch is operated, that means the yellow is always live (except when the other switch is 'off') therefore this switch is not working as it should.
Edit - assuming the other switch is correctly wired and the lights worked properly before.
As you say that the light does not go out when this switch is operated, that means the yellow is always live (except when the other switch is 'off') therefore this switch is not working as it should.
Edit - assuming the other switch is correctly wired and the lights worked properly before.
OK, so when I wire it up like this, without these two cables which I think are the secondary hallway switch - everything works.
Except the second switch in the hall of course.
Really not sure where to put these though...
//www.diynot.com/network/ukmattj/albums/14883/55233
With the old switch (and it works) like this:
//www.diynot.com/network/ukmattj/albums/14883/55229
I'm also now using another new switch to test, also same problem
Except the second switch in the hall of course.
Really not sure where to put these though...
//www.diynot.com/network/ukmattj/albums/14883/55233
With the old switch (and it works) like this:
//www.diynot.com/network/ukmattj/albums/14883/55229
I'm also now using another new switch to test, also same problem
Single red to L/com
Then red link and blue to empty terminal.
Then red link and blue to empty terminal.
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Just to be certain, can we have a picture of the other switch?
Please let us know the outcome.
I would like to know why it doesn't work.
I would like to know why it doesn't work.
Thanks EFL, I will check it out with a buddy get it sorted - and will post the results here for interest.
Thanks again for your help.
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