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Thanks Plugwash, sorry for all the newbie like questions but Google returns this fourm high up on searches so here I came with my queries :lol: Better dig out my Reader's Digest DIY manual!

Thanks guys - advice is that I need a rewire then? If so what sort of disruption to décor/flooring etc is involved? Just had our kitchen done and the electrician installed a new board with trip switches etc specifically for the kitchen (cooker, sockets and lights). The rest of the wiring...

Yep - there is one thick (I mean noticeably thicker than the rest) red wire that goes in and out of one 'Common' of one one gang which is then connected to the Common of the next gang which is then connected to the Common of the third. There are then 3 separate wires (2 red and 1 white) that...

plugwash - I assume so too :lol: having just taken the faceplate off it's probably not very good, there is a wooden housing (must be ancient) and all the wiring bar one core is red! Typical! I have a photo if anyone can host it cos it doesn't look as easy as I thought now! :lol: breezer -...

In the lounge of my house there is a 3 gang light switch, each switch operating a separate light. 2 of the switches operate 2 separate wall lights on the same wall, the remaining operates the ceiling light. I want to replace the 3 gang switch with an IR 2 gang dimmer (I think its a Varilight)...