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    Dimmer switch wiring

    Much appreciated and will look to do this tomorrow, I feel I can follow the logic of how this works having replaced the ceiling and wall lights already, but this did not seem to follow the convention I was expecting. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks. Just an update and thanks to TTC and...
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    Dimmer switch wiring

    As per my first post I explained that I am new on this, however, I have not had a technical response from you as such, only queries over me adding posts that in my view are relevant but not exactly related to my previous post and hence not using the EDIT option. :o To the contrary, I have...
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    Dimmer switch wiring

    It does have some instructions but not that great and only shows a diagram for a different configuration with 'Retractive Press Switch 2 way Operation'. This is where is shows the SW being used, but it does not reflect my configuration though. It was just a bit confusing and I was trying to...
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    Dimmer switch wiring

    Everyone out there....I would really appreciate your input on this as I would like to get this done in daylight tomorrow morning...it means I will also be in the good books with her indoors if I get it done! :lol:
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    Dimmer switch wiring

    Ok, thanks. I can use ms word to create what I see on the switches and the wiring, just need to confirm my assumptions of connectivity with someone who is more knowledgeable on home electrics. :)
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    Dimmer switch wiring

    The image of the connections is uploaded so I assume people can now see this, but to summarise: - I have an old type light switch which has two switches that supply the ceiling lights (2) and wall lights (4). On the back of the light switch there are connections at the top and bottom that are...
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    Dimmer switch wiring

    Thanks, just new to this forum and site and will add this to the gallery. I have a jpeg of it now completed. It is now uploaded and I am sure once people can see the connections I have it will be easy. Problem is I have read a lot of articles that talk about L1, L2 etc... but these are not...
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    Dimmer switch wiring

    I am trying to replace an old style switch in my lounge that controls the ceiling lights and wall lights with a dimmer switch I bought yesterday. I have drawn the connections I see on the current switch and what I have on the new dimmer, but need some confirmation that my understanding is...
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