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IT WORKED! - Many thanks ColJack, the lights now switch on and off independently. Thanks for all your help with this.

Thanks ColJack, I'll give it a go and let you know how I get. Thanks for all you help with this, very much appreciated.

Thanks for the reply and patience ColJack - is this what you mean... http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4g2e4i&s=3 The L1 switch needs to be on before L2 lights will switch on Thanks again

I have drawn a picture that I hope will make things a bit clearer... http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2cdwl8k&s=3 As I mentioned the red going in to L1 is on it's own (without a black or earth wire) and could be from a switch on the other side of the wall. The other red is part of the same...

I'll try and get a photo, but in the mean time - the RED/BLACK & EARTH are part of the same single cable from the wall, the 2nd red seems to come from an existing light switch controling some ceiling mounted spots along a back wall also in the lounge. Thanks for your quick replies.

HI - I recently changed a 2 gang 2 way dimmer swicth to a normal 2 gang 2 way switch as I thought it was causing this issue...but it didn't :-( I have 2 ceiling lights either side of the lounge, I can turn one light on and off independantly but the other light requires the first light to be...

yep - agree with both and will not use til inspected - any appliance fiited incorrectly or used incorrectly could be a potential death trap. I did read up on this fireplace prior to purchase hence the 2 carbon monoxide detectors and larger vents etc. I'll check the cooker etc tonight to see...

yep - take your point - was only decorative so not a problem leaving it off Cheers

Thanks - Installed by Corgi reg installer, 2 carbon monoxide detectors fitted in the room, larger than required air vent as well...belt and braces approach.

Hello, I had a flueless gas fire fitted about 4 months ago and all was fine until this week, the flame seems to be very low but does seem to increase later in the evening, could this be down to low gas pressure due to increased demand in the area (very cold weather this week)? Complete novice...

Hi All, I recently replaced a dimmer (Crabtree 1G 2 Way 250w Dimmer) switch that was fitted to control a celing light with 5 x 40 w SES candle bulbs, the dimmer and lights have been working fine for about 4 months but last week the lights flickered for a few seconds then went out, the dimmer...

Thanks for the info - I see your point about dimming already fairly dim lights...didn't really put much thought in to that one did I ;-) I also like the idea about string of lights...did you make these or can I purchase off the shelf? I have seen some on the net but they don't seem very...

Thanks for the responses - much appreciated Crafty - The aim of making the lights dimmable is to allow me to view the landscaped garden at night from my lounge that overlooks the garden and be able to use the same lights when having a BBQ in the evening etc Breezer - Thanks, I'll check out...

I have power already installed in my garden (part p covered) and have also purchased a Velda 4-way socket ( http://www.velda.com/L02p4000.php?id=100473 ) that allows switching lights, pumps etc on and off remotely. One of the sockets has a dimming function that I would like to make use of for...