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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread The study of a radiator.
    I was talking about the structure. Maybe you just don't know how to buy. Always buy something similar to what you have already. You can...
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    DiyNutJob reacted to pete01's post in the thread Miswired light switch with Thanks Thanks.
    They should be in a connector, but it won't make a difference if you leave them as they are.....I assume the sleeving is longer than the...
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    DiyNutJob reacted to pete01's post in the thread Miswired light switch with Thanks Thanks.
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Miswired light switch.
    Google says T&E is travel and expenses. I am sure that isn't the meaning here :)
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Miswired light switch.
    The back box is plastic and nowhere to connect the earths. The earth conductors are sleeved and not exposed on the cut end. I suppose...
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Miswired light switch.
    The switch is for two sets of bulbs in the kitchen. There is fire alarm in the hallway outside the kitchen.
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Miswired light switch.
    Thanks. I don't deal with electric frequent enough to come across this before. So, the conclusion is the wiring is fine.
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    DiyNutJob reacted to pete01's post in the thread Miswired light switch with Thanks Thanks.
    Yes, no neutral at the switch in your case.
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Miswired light switch.
    Yes, I just got it now. A circuit diagram helps. The neutral is elsewhere! My set up is switch direct to bulb and nothing in between...
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    DiyNutJob reacted to pete01's post in the thread Miswired light switch with Thanks Thanks.
    This might be something similar to what you have, its called 3 plate wiring.
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Miswired light switch.
    I am not trying to do anything. I am trying to work out if it's wired properly, and trying to understand why the red wires have...
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Miswired light switch.
    With the switches off, the black wires don't light up the neon tester, only the reds do. There is red sleeve for the left black. As you...
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Miswired light switch.
    Yes, it works. I just know the reds are live. The switches each connect to a separate cable comprising red, black, and earth.
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread RTS turn off.
    What does "extract their digits" mean?
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Miswired light switch.
    Well, left switch has neutral at top and live at bottom. But, the right switch has live at top and neutral at bottom. Doesn't that mean...
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