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@Robin0577 The neutral of the outside light is connected to the protected (garage) side of the consumer unit. I will try wiring both live and neutral through a junction split with it going to the CU and the 2-way light separately. @Taylorwocities You're absolutely right that the maximum...

Well I ended up re-wiring the entire garage to make things much simpler and using current colour BS wiring. The only thing I haven't changed is the armoured cable running from the house to garage (I REALLY don't want to have to change that). I've also wired in a new earth rod in the garden...

@bernardgreen You're absolutely right. I've just ordered an earth rod and clamp from screwfix and some 16mm earth wire. I will wire these directly into the consumer unit when they arrive.

@Robin0577 I think your description of the use of the wires is correct. I'm going to cut power again today and run some continuity tests to check if the colours going into the switch in the house match those that appear at the other end of the armoured cable. I will post back results...

@sparkydude Yeah I kind of figured I would need to map everything. I've mapped everything in the garage and the light switch in the house. All I now need to confirm is whether the red, blue and yellow wires that are attached to the switch inside the house are the ones which come out red, blue...

Hello all, I need some advice wiring in a consumer unit into my garage (with 63A RCD, 2 x 6A MCB and 1 x 32A MCB). I have read the sticky of 'wiring diagrams for lighting circuits' but still need help. Current Wiring: An armored cable goes from the house to the garage. It is on the same...