Wiring light pendant but changing from 2 switch to 1

[Zedx19]

New here, tried searching but no luck so hoping someone can help!

I'm changing a light fitting to pendant style and removed a pull cord light switch. I've wired up the new pendant, as per the instructions, but the light isn't working. Is there something I need to do with the 2 gang switch? I have a new 1 gang switch I want to fit.

At the moment, out the ceiling I have 2 sets of black and red wires and 1 set both red wires. I believe the black and red sets are the loop? Next light in the loop no longer works now also!

Any help much appreciated.

 

[TonyW2]

Do you mean two gang switch (2 switches in one plate) or a two way switched lighting circuit (2 separate switches- which could be pull cord operated? Or an existing two way pull cord switch used as a one way switch that you wish to replace with a one way switch?
More info, or it may be multimeter time!

 

[Zedx19]

Apologies, should have explained my situation better.

There is a pull cord switch connected to a 2 gang light switch. I want to remove the pull cord and just use a 1 gang light switch.

At present, I have the new pendant wired up and the next light in the loop (toilet) now works. However, the new pendant in the bedroom still doesn't work. I have not changed the light switch from 2 gang to 1 gang yet, so presume I need to do this?

As you can tell, I'm no electrician. I do have a qualified electrician coming later in the week but I think I'm nearly there sorting it myself!

 

[TonyW2]

Sorry but I don't understand your answer. Are you confusing gangs and ways? You seem to be saying that a pull cord switch AND a wall plate with two switches in it operated one lamp as a two way circuit. Is that correct?
(Your electrician should sort it in minutes.)
Have a look in the Wiki under two way lighting; there are various possibilities and you will need to identify your switch positions for the necessary conversions.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

1-gang 1-way switch

1-gang 2-way switch

2-gang 2-way switch

 

[Zedx19]

My limited knowledge proofing itself there again!

1 gang 2 way switch I believe! The light switch itself has L1 and L2 connections, 1 being from the pull cord I assume.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

My limited knowledge proofing itself there again!

You should do something about that - electricity-by-guesswork is not a good idea.

//www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:lighting

The light switch itself has L1 and L2 connections

If all it has is L1 & L2 then it's not a 2-way switch.

1 being from the pull cord I assume.

Unlikely.

 

[Zedx19]

I'll await the electrician I think! Replaced various lights and plug sockets before, but this ones best left to an expert.

 

[TonyW2]

Sensible decision---don't worry, it is not a major problem.
Defer to BaS wisdom.