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Bit of an update on this. I've now connected up the wire at the switch in the bedroom and run the line to the pull switch though the pull switch is a little different than I thought. I have three connections on the switch. L1, L2 and COM. On the wall mounting I have an earth also. I wasn't...

I just bought an electrical test meter as I thought it would be useful tool to have around the house for future electrical projects. Problem is I expected the instructions to be a little more concise. I understand I always need the black probe plugged into Common and the red probe to either...

Sorry, bit of a mistype on the earth/neutral I was rushing a bit. I definitely know the difference. The earths on the switch are all twisted together as they are on all my other switches round the house so hopefully this is ok as I didn't do it. So, from what I understand, the line from...

Wow, that was a quick response - thanks for that. At the switch there are two red (or brown - I am colour blind) going into L2 then one going into L1. The blue wires are all connected in a plastic connecter. There are neutrals but they are wrapped and not connected to anything as it is a plastic...

Hi there, I have been scouting around for an answer to my problem and I am struggling to find a match so I thought I should just post a new topic hoping someone can help. I am adding a new switch and light in my loft and so far I have fitted the light, run a 1.5 dual core wire from there to a...