Dimmer switch wiring

paul_pompey · 25 Jul 2007

I am just about to fit a dimmer switch which i thought would be straightforwrd but i have just removed the old switch and it is wired as follows:

yellow wire to common
red wire to 1 way conn
blue wire to 2 way conn

now the dimmer switch only has 2 connectors

so any ideas as to how i wire this up where would the 3rd wire go ??

thanks

RF Lighting · 25 Jul 2007

You need to take your switch back to the shop you bought it from, and buy a 2 way switch.

paul_pompey · 25 Jul 2007

thanks
is that my only option ?

I dont really mind if the 2 way part is active i suppose not connecting the 3rd wire will not work then eh ?

breezer · 25 Jul 2007

you say that now, but you will regret it later, take the switch back

RF Lighting · 25 Jul 2007

if you are not bothered about the other switch remaining operational then it is possible to use your switch.

What wires are at the other switch and to witch terminals are they connected?

A photo would be smashing!!

paul_pompey · 25 Jul 2007

rf lighting i have just emailed you the picture I hope you dont mind

thanks

luminaire · 25 Jul 2007

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breezer · 25 Jul 2007

luminaire said:
it will look like

I hope not

I think you meant to put

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paul_pompey · 25 Jul 2007

these are the links to the piccy just cut and paste i guess

thanks for all help

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I added the

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thanks sorry new to this !!!

ColJack · 26 Jul 2007

need pics of the other switch and connections too so we can tell you what wire to leave out..

securespark · 26 Jul 2007

Or you can connect the T & E in the other switch through to the 3 core at the same position and ground the unused core at both ends. Then replace the unused switch with a blank plate. If you do this, don't forget to sleeve the unused core G/Y.

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