Separate switch on fused spur circiut

bazza_bing

Is it possible to add a switch to a fused spur light circuit? In other words, the sequence I am thinking of is - Mains circuit - Fused spur (not switched) - Separate switch - Lights? If so how should the switch be wired from the fused spur to the switch and from the switch to the lights, bearing in mind that the connections on the switch are L1, L2 and Common?

Steve · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:12 am Post Subject:

at the switch, connect the 2 browns to L1 and COM. Connect the blues to a piece of terminal block. Connect the earths to another piece of terminal block.

bazza_bing · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:44 pm Post Subject:

Thanks,

Does this mean I can use the same method for a dimmer switch, instead of a normal switch?

Adam_151 · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:54 pm Post Subject:

Yes, also in addition to what crafty says, remember to earth the backbox if metal, and same goes for front plate if metal

Steve · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:05 pm Post Subject:

Adam_151 wrote:

Yes, also in addition to what crafty says, remember to earth the backbox if metal, and same goes for front plate if metal

i assumed plastic accesories . . . but i shouldn't assume, we all know what that does