Recent content by Colin0863

Thanks to you two guys for your help. We are up and running with a new switch

Tried the suggested one live in L1 & one in Com, and two negatives in a block and that does not work, as I did blow the fuse on one occasion I am now wondering if the sugestion that the dimmer switch has blown is the issue, sounds like a trip to B & Q in the morning. Thanks guys, and watch this...

I am converting it into liveable space hence the upgrade, just about to try the wiring you suggested - Thanks

The light switch that I removed was a standard on/off switch serving a single bulb in the cellar, hence why I did not expect any complications in replacing it with a dimmer switch - Any clues ?

I have recently purchased a dimmer switch with L1 L2 & C on the back, assuming that it would be a nice easy job replacing what I assumed was a standard wall switch. However having taken the switch off the wall there are 4 wires into for holes, the two wires from the mains go into Live & Neutral...