Bathroom/Hall Light Switch

[NigelIves]

I have just purchased a double light switch for my hall/bathroom lights. Not sure if it is the right one, as I know nothing about electrics. I could not get the same type as my old switch unit but I have attached a diagram of the old switch and a picture of the new switch. The Left hand switch if for the hall and the right hand switch is for the bathroom.

Could anyone help with this? Have I bought the right switch and if so how do I wire this?

 

[Taylortwocities]

You haven't shown us the photos!

Please edit your post and follow the instructions here //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=129539

Thanks


Later...

I've peeked in your album.

The new and old ones are laid out a little differently but essentially they are in two halves. a bit like this

2 gang switch layout

• Taylortwocities
• 31 Aug 2009
• 16

Each half is clearly marked

COM, L1 and L2.

Just move the wires across from one to the other, and you shouldn't go wrong....

 

[NigelIves]

Thanks for your reply.

I have attached another diagram in my album of how the wires may look after changing to the new switch. Could you check if this is correct, as I don't understand all the C and L1, L2 terms.

First Configuration

• NigelIves
• 6 Apr 2013
• 1

First Configuration

 

[EFLImpudence]

Yes, you have worked it out and configured it correctly.

 

[securespark]

If the one way switch operates the wrong way round, just put the black wire in L1.

 

[bernardgreen]

Well done for thinking first, asking questions, planning the work and getting it right first time.

 

[NigelIves]

Found this configuration to work in the end, by swapping black wire from L2 to L1, so that both switches worked the same way.

Thanks for your help with this.

Correct Configuration

• NigelIves
• 7 Apr 2013
• 1

Correct Configuration by changing black wire from L2 to L1

 

[securespark]

Excellent stuff. Glad all is well!