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    First post, 2 way switch wiring when only 1 way needed

    Don't worry mate, I will certainly make sure of that!
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    First post, 2 way switch wiring when only 1 way needed

    Superb bolosk! I owe you a pint!
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    First post, 2 way switch wiring when only 1 way needed

    Forgot to say I'm on ebay if it helps with links etc
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    First post, 2 way switch wiring when only 1 way needed

    Thanks gents once again. This is a really helpful community in these forums! So much expertise and experience. Sounds like I'm good to go with this now but I was wondering if anyone would recommend a particular junction box and cable? Even if anyone had links for these or specs of what I...
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    First post, 2 way switch wiring when only 1 way needed

    There is one in the house CU but not one visible on the outside of the garage CU. There is an on\off switch on the garage CU though.
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    First post, 2 way switch wiring when only 1 way needed

    I'm not at home at the moment but on the outside of the garage consumer unit it says not to exceed 45amps
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    First post, 2 way switch wiring when only 1 way needed

    The garage is attached to the house, it has its own fuse in the fusebox. There is also a fuse box consumer unit in the garage. 2 lights operated by the light circuit that I am tapping into. There is a separate cable for the socket in the garage.
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    First post, 2 way switch wiring when only 1 way needed

    Hi bolosk, Yes I'm going to use a junction box to take the feed from the existing light circuit. Many thanks for all your advice! Should I use 2.5mm twin earth cable to do this? Cheers mate Kenny
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    First post, 2 way switch wiring when only 1 way needed

    Many thanks for the replies folks. Yes its a 1 gang 2 way switch. So, earth to the earth terminals on the switch, then from the earth terminals to the light? I'm using a drywall back box. Do how do I earth the drywall back box? Cheers Kenny
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    First post, 2 way switch wiring when only 1 way needed

    Hi folks, In my garage I'm creating a small room using stud walls etc. I'm taking a feed from the existing light circuit in the garage and want to add a 1 way switch for my ceiling light inside the new room. Problem is, I bought a 2 way switch by accident and don't know where to connect...
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