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Just to close this.... Thanks to all for advice. I have fixed it this weekend. I opened up the other switch and traced the wiring. Everything is fully earthed. The sharing of the live became more apparent once I had access to the other end of the circuit and traced the wires. My only...

If you're a sparks, is there any chance you could consider the 3 gang dimmer 2 way switching problem, posted last Sunday. I'd be interested in your opinion. Thanks,

Shared live makes sense. 1) The circuit borrowing power is earthed to the recessed metal box. 2) All three circuits (2xceiling, 1xcupboard) are on the same trip switch. The ceiling circuit that isn't working is wired exactly as the one that is working. The only difference is that...

Thanks Amtodd, can you help some more? It is the second set of ceiling lights that aren't working. I am tempted to use the bridge wire to share the common from the under cupboard lights. The u/c lights are not on a 2 way switch. This would bring power to the common and allow switching...

I live in a new house and all the plaster board has taped joints and direct painting, without a skim. You can't see the joints. The finish is perfect. I would ask your local building supplier. I think you get a decorating side and a plastering side. I also think there is a type of...