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Before I log off til my next problem arises, I just wanted to put everyones mind at rest that the wires to the junction box are earthed. The previous 'electrician' had twisted them to the back of the box and joint them together there (I assume because there were not enough terminals in the box...

Space Cat, I just wanted to say thanks very much for yesterdays advice - it worked a treat. I'm just sorry it didn't hit me til I re-read your comments and it finally sank in. Top bloke, I'm so happy I could hug you!. Thanks again, Danni :D :D :D

Oh I see. Doh! Thanks Ban-All-Sheds

But those drawings only show single switches linked to 2-way, I needed advice for the double to single. Thanks for the advice though.

Oops! Space cat I just re-read your reply and I think I get you now. Sorry! I will check it out when I get home this evening. Fingers crossed it'll be exactly how you say. Thanks again, Danni :oops: :oops:

What I have at the double switch in the hall is shown in my attempt at drawing a picture. I then need to add a single switch at other end of hallway working as a 2-way to the first switch on the double socket in the picture.

Hi Space Cat, No the switch line in the photo goes to the downstairs hallway not the porch - there doesn't seem to be one for the porch. There were only ever 2 cables going to the triple switch. Leaving one in place for the upstairs hall means I have one cable working both the downstairs...

:( Thanks Holmslaw - I knew I'd open a can of worms showing that photo!

Ed, thanks for the time and effort spent finding these - I'll certainly change over to them for the project I'm working on. I'll worry about the rest as I go along. Danni

Thanks Ed, but that worries me as I've lifted quite a few floor boards in my house (I'm in the middle of an extension) and there are lots of these dotted all over the place! Should I have them all replaced? and if so, what's best to use? ps. there are no circuit diagrams in the Wiki showing a...

HI, To put you in the picture I originally had a set up as follows: Stairway Lighting Downstairs switch = Triple switch (one operates the downstairs hall, one operates the upstairs hall linked 2-way to downstairs hall and one operates the external porch). Upstairs switch = Single switch...

Thanks for the input everyone, you've been really helpful. Danni

ps. I'm still new at this - I'll try posting on the Building area of the site next time, that is if there is a next time :)

That's a really good idea I hadn't thought of, thanks. Trouble is the architect drawings state I need a layer of wire mesh but doesn't state specifics. It's supposed to help with fire ie. time delay. Any ideas? :?

Hi, I am in the middle of an extension and I need to cover a steel beam with plasterboard then wire mesh then another layer of plasterboard. Can anyone tell me what sort of mesh I should use? I've been told anything from chicken wire to all sorts and it's confusing. What's best? Thanks...

Oops. I'll have another try at downloading pics next time (cos I'm sure there will be a next time!) Thanks for your help too ChrisLee765.

Thank you Holmslaw. That makes complete sense to me. Much appreciated. Danni

Hi ChrisLee765, I'm not too good at using this site yet. I thought I added pictures showing cables behind the switches - can't you view them? :oops: Danni

Hi, I need to add a third switch to an existing arrangement. Here's how it operates just now... Downstairs switch (three switches). One operates the Outside Porch One operates the Downstairs light One operates the Upstairs light - 2 way system Upstairs switch (one switch). This...

Hi, Just thought I'd let you both know my electrics now work! I ripped out the spare cable in both the ceiling and switch (as I don't want to confuse anyone else in the future) wired it all up and hey presto there was light! It might sound silly but I really didn't think about the cable...