I\\\'ve got a new switch with different markings. I have red wire, black wire and green/yellow wire. Also comm, l1 and l2 where do they go ?
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black wire going to comm - L. that being the only marking.
on the new one L2 has nothing for the wire to go to. Only com and L1 have the screw connectors. The other connector is inside the base which I new was for earth. So red to comm and black to L1?
Why does the black go to comm - L on the old one?
Why does the black go to comm - L on the old one?
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Maybe the black was wired to C by mistake. Or maybe the black is connected to the live loop and the red is connected to the sw terminal.
It doesn't really change anything - it will still break the supply to the
lamp(s).
It doesn't really change anything - it will still break the supply to the
lamp(s).
So I connect red to comm and black to L1 and green/yellow to base?
a yes or no.
just need the simple answer for a simple person.
a yes or no.
just need the simple answer for a simple person.
think about what a switch does - its a simple contact to break a single pole of a circuit. It doesn't matter which way it is wired. wire black to COM if you want.
L2 mark is there in case the switch was produced as a 2-way model.
Yours is obviously a 1-way, hence lack of an L2 terminal.
L2 mark is there in case the switch was produced as a 2-way model.
Yours is obviously a 1-way, hence lack of an L2 terminal.
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ace1973 said:
No offence, but if you struggle at this level, should you involve yourself in this?
I've got it sorted, cheers. I've changed loads of plug sockets and flick light switches but not one of these before. Just was'nt sure because it was wired different from instructions and your advice.
I just like to be sure when messing with electricity.
I just like to be sure when messing with electricity.
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