Recent content by BillyJ

Yes, 2 x 3 plus earth. One cable has the earth fully sleeved and was, I guess, used in the original wiring. The earth in the other cable is cut right back into the cable. (Too much information??). I don't have a multi-meter. I'm clear which cable extends to the junction box, and which goes...

banallsheds..... Because I'm a prat. I didn't note down the wiring before I took them out of the existing switches. It looked simple. Famous last words, aye! The dimmer I'm trying to install is a single 3-gang.

Yes - the electrical shop (not a DIY store) assured me the dimmer was suitable.

Taylortwocities.... Hi, I'm trying to replace a row of three separate switches (controlling three sets of kitchen downlights) with one 3 gang dimmer. All the wiring is in place - just can't figure out what should go where.

Hi all, I'm trying to install a 3 gang 2 way dimmer, but don't have the instructions. Do I attach the live wire (red) in the main power cable to the first Com terminal, and then link to the other two Coms? Then, do I take the live wire in the cable that goes to all the lights, and attach...