Touch/Bluetooth switch

DodgySailor · 23 Jun 2020

Hi all i just purchased a touch switch like this one:
https://www.electricaldirect.co.uk/...VAnXiFRjXEoNb2BfoO_Gg8XMJU5BkKUIaAt3GEALw_wcB
The instructions say I need to have an earth cable connected to the switch for it to work. Currently my old classic switch that i want to replace has got an earth cable but it is attached to the metal insert in the wall and not the switch itself. Can I take off the earth cable from the box and connect it to the touch switch without any consequences?

crystal ball · 23 Jun 2020

Could be me but cannot see anything about earth cable

DetlefSchmitz · 23 Jun 2020

I imagine it said neutral cable.

oldbutnotdead · 23 Jun 2020

It does say NEUTRAL required. OP- just because 1 core in your switch is black (or blue) doesn't mean you have a neutral available, most lighting installs do not have neutral at the switch. Pics of existing switch wiring would be useful

DodgySailor · 24 Jun 2020

Thanks for the input so far. This is a pic of the current switch

oldbutnotdead · 24 Jun 2020

Someone might be lucky there. You'll need a multimeter to confirm but those 3 black cores in the terminal block are probably neutral.

DodgySailor · 24 Jun 2020

It is neutral....Thanks!

GarethW · 24 Jun 2020

Your're existing switch look like it's 2 gang, but your link is to a 1 gang. I think this is the one you need: https://www.electricaldirect.co.uk/product/ener-j-wi-fi-smart-2-gang-touch-switch-123869

DodgySailor · 26 Jun 2020

This is the one! thank you!

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