2 way light socket

geeno67 · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:14 pm Post Subject: 2 way light socket

just replacing a light switch from a dimmer switch. problem is the remaining light switch has just 2 connectors the new light switch has 3(ground) all wires are hooked up. I only have 2 wires remaining should i unhook one of the grounds from the box and move it to the light switch?

bernardgreen · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:21 pm Post Subject:

Only if you want to make a flash bang pop

mikeyd · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:26 pm Post Subject:

Are you completely sure the extra terminal is a ground terminal? If it is you should not move one of the grounds to this terminal, you would put a new link between the existing 2 grounds in the box and the ground terminal on the faceplate. (Is it a metal switch?)
If you are not sure it is a ground terminal then we may see the flash from here if you connect to it.

PS Your post will probably be moved soon into the non-uk section.

Taylortwocities · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:27 pm Post Subject:

Didnt know there was electricity in Canada, blimey.

Suggest you post on Electrics outside of UK. We've got enough troubles of our own.

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