Recent content by James Crinage

I followed the post above to get one switch working constantly for the back light. I've seen the diagram above by Sunray but slightly confused by the diagram and how that relates to the wiring I have. I.e which wire is which

I'll send an email and hopefully once things have returned a little bit back to normal we can get it resolved! Bloomin' new builds!

I haven't tried this. I'm afraid that's gone slightly over my head.

Ah, I only have 3a. Will need to buy some more before we get going. My reason for leaving the switch is the house builder will still need to come and try and sort the job properly (however that can be done) so we have both switches.

Almost certain to be honest. I took a look for any other wiring and couldn't find anything

Anyway to leave the 2 gang in but just leave the one switch out of it? Or will I need to buy the new switch? Next new build I'll actually know things to check, this has been a bit of an ordeal

We could manage without the 2 way switch not working for the kitchen lights but the 3 gang switch we use all of them.

I was afraid that was the answer. I'm guessing they got this far and realised they'd made a mistake and just left it for the next contractor to fix

I've tried l1. This works until I use the other kitchen light switch. I then gave l2 a try and it was the same outcome. This is the other light switch the box on the left of the picture is the second control for the kitchen lights. Middle controls another row of lights but is 1 way and...

I don't have a multimetre or testing device I'm afraid. I may pick one up from amazon for the future.

Hi, I recently purchased a new build house and they haven't actually wired in the outdoor light!! I have a 2 gang switch, 1 switch is meant to go to the kitchen lights and is 2 way (this is wired in and working). The other should go to the outdoor light. I have wired in the outdoor light...

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