Recent content by Ian King

Bernard, thanks for your response. It was the answer I was after in the first place. It was a simple question that I had, I know that, and like a lot a people I am happy to tackle straitforward electrical jobs, as long as I am clear what I need to do. Replies such as, 'It will go Bang'...

Seems that everyone has a different opinion! Just to clarify, the switch for the aerial amp will be wired as a spur of the the light switch for the loft. The amp only draws only a small amount of power. From the existing light switch which will now need to be left switched on (it is...

Similar problem to earlier posting today. Have wired in a fused spur for an aerial amplifier of the fused lighting switch in the loft. As this light switch serves as the on/off for the loft light (and will now need to remain on to feed the amp) I need to insert another light switch between...

Lectrician, Thanks very much. That was about the only cable I didn't move!! Regards, Ian

I replaced a 2 way switch in my kitchen, which operates 2 separate lights. Unfortunately, one of the 2 switches now operates in reverse mode (down is off and up is on). I have changed what seems to be the most obvious cables, but so far have not rectified the problem. Here is a link to the...