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So, would i be right in saying that if I dont connect the new touch light switch, I could take the earth of the back plate and reconnect it to the metal switch plate as like the one in the dining room. However as am I putting a new touch switch which doesnt have an earth terminal, in simple...

Thanks Terry, I have just checked the switch and can see that the back plate is earthed, is this ok? I have also checked quickly another switch in the dining room and that metal switch is earthed, is this normal that can be the back plate or metal plate? I also believe that only metal switches...

got you, once again thank you so much for your help and advice.

Right that makes sense. So yellow into L1, The Solo Red if L2 and the 2 wires that are connected by the loop into L. I just couldnt also understand why there is a loop connecting the other 2 reds. Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it.

I didnt see an earth although is an old house, however I can have a look in morning to see if there is an earth inside socket, I believe the new socket wouldnt need the earth. Would you know what wires, ie yellow wire is that in L and then unsure which red etc in L1 etc if that makes sense.

Puzzled.. I am trying to replace an old 2 gang 1 way switch (see below how is wired) to a new 2 gang 1 way touch light switch (2nd picture), however I'm confused by the wires. Although a total novice, Im guessing the one were there is 2 res wres attached, is power and is being looped over to...