yes, there is another switch that switches the main light. i have transposed the cables! i was quite proud of my computers skills up to that point!!! i am now in the process of taking a neutral from the ceiling rose.
thanks very much for the constructive comments.
cheers
i have fitted wall lights into my living room and want to connect it to a new double switch that controls the main light. i have connected the main light to the switch and that works fine but cant seem to get the wall lights working on the other switch. i put in a link between Com and Com to...