Recent content by mrscjsanchez

Eureka! I have discovered it! :idea: This is how my switch should look. In my case, it was a simple matter of isolating the two wires for the broken extractor fan and wiring the remaining wires into the 1 way switch to give power to the light :roll: :D However, I did ask someone...

I've isolated the fan, but still no joy :( It's sods law that what I thought would be a simple change over of a switch turns into something so complex. I've rewired plenty of sockets and light fittings over the years but the one room in my flat that has no natural light is the one that I get...

:( The old switch is not working now; and neither is the new one; the light just won't come on. Considering that the switch has not been changed since this flat was built in the 70's I'm surprised its lasted this long.

[/url] I've come to the conclusion that the white/gray wires must be for the extractor fan and the red wires are for the light. The neutral isn't connected to the switch, it runs strait through; and the earth is wired in to the metal box. You are right about the old switch being a...

[/img] I hope this helps.

Sorry, I did draw a diagram but I couldn't add it to my quiry. There is no need to for the nasty attitude, I'm not stupid, I just wanted some help; you could have simply ask for more information. _____________------------ _____________l..............l _____________l..L.......N..l ____.Live...

I recently bought a 1 way pull cord switch; but when I went to fit it I discovered that there are too many wires in my current switch to fit into the new one. I also have an extractor fan that is connected to the same switch, but it hasn't worked for years. There are two live wires that are...