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    Replacing like for like 2 gang 2 way switch , now not workin

    Used the terminal block method and I now have 2 perfectly working lights. Many thanks for all the help, especially MANDATE. :D
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    Replacing like for like 2 gang 2 way switch , now not workin

    Thanks for that. I'll give it a go tomorrow when its light and I can see what I'm doing and report back.
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    Replacing like for like 2 gang 2 way switch , now not workin

    I take it I need to buy a volt meter or something so I can work out which wire is the constant live one? Could you tell me what I need to be looking for to find out which one is the live. Thanks again for all the help.
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    Replacing like for like 2 gang 2 way switch , now not workin

    Thanks for the quick replies. There are 3 red wires in total and yes there are black wires in the back of the box that are in a block. I don't understand why there would be a piece of wire from L1 on one switch to L1 on the other. Is this to complete the circuit? If so it doesn't make the...
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    Replacing like for like 2 gang 2 way switch , now not workin

    I am really lost. I have replaced all the light switch front plates in my new house( they were brass and the lighting circuit isn't earthed!)and they work fine, except for this one. Its a 2 way 2 gang switch that is only being used as a 1 way switch. It was wired in the following way. All...
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