Recent content by plh1604

Hi. Forgot to mention - on the 2 wiring sets that get it working from the upstairs switch I have the third wire taped off in a terminal block. I have also tried a variety of other combinations which have resulted in no light at all coming on, could it be a faulty switch....??? Cheers PLH

Hi, I have managed to half get the light re-working but any further help to finish the job would be appreciated. I can get the light working from the top switch only with the following wiring combinations: Upstairs Switch ----------------- Red in Top Yellow in Bottom (left hole if...

Thanks Breezer I have recently been given a multimeter but as you say it looks a little complex to master - especially for such a novice. If there are any quick tips on how to work a multimeter - as I say I have limited knowledge on how to use these things, but can follow instructions...

ATTM / BREEZER Thanks for your input so far. I haven;t tried to rectify the problem yet as dark nights mean it is dark when I get home from work so will attempt it on saturday. what do I need to do to test for a circuit when connecting the pairs of wires together - what is the piece of...

I have some limited testing equipment but not a lot of knowledge. Is there any easy way to test which is the live and which is the one going to the light fitting......??? is it a voltage tester I need....??? how easy are they to use.....???

Hi, I have a set of 2 way switches for my hall light (1 Upstairs, 1 Down) Each switch has 3 wires inside excluding the earth, unfortunately it is old wiring and they are not all the same colours Upstairs there is a Black, Red & Yellow wire Downstairs there is 2 Red & 1 Black Wire (1...