Recent content by wideawake

Ok, back with some pics. Dan you were spot on there is another switch that controls the four lights. To make sense of everything - please see revised plan, this time of the full extension (Including original garage) Key (most as before) 1. Pendant 1 controlled from s1...

Thanks for input everyone.... I am now aware of an added complication - an extractor fan! (Maybe this is the elusive two way switching Dannyboi suggests?) This is activated from the same 2gang switch - lights on (but in addition has its own switch which can switch extractor off, but...

That was my initial thought before I came onto this site.... Reduce switch to one gang - have left hand permanently switched on and blanked off. Something like this:- Not very elegant though... and so far I have only found in the states. *edit I should point out - I know...

Ok... wow - thanks for the interest in my post. Nothing like a healthy debate - I see you two have previous! Some more images:- 1st - the layout of pendants and switches 2nd - the wiring to the switch (various angles) I noted the sneaky blue... 3rd -...

Hello again, As promised please see the following images.. 1st is the approach to the extension - 2gang switch, the one on the left controls the 4 lights (the one on the right controls a small room) 2nd this shows the relationship/locations of the lights 3rd shows the ceiling...

OK, thanks. Pictures to follow. It's the same everywhere in the house - things appear to have been done on the cheap... (1939 semi) With light switches in bizarre places - behind doors, other side of rooms. Surface mounted sockets.... 25 years worth of DIY jobs.... (lucky I will...

Hello, This is my first post.. I understand any modifications to electrics not to be taken lightly, and caveats of disconnecting power prior to any works done.... So here goes.... I have moved into a new house with a garage conversion. Currently I have one switch that controls 4...