2 Gang Switch Problem

[woody1983uk]

Hi,

I am trying to re-wire a 2 gang switch which is causing me a problem. One switch is to control the bathroom light and the other is to control the kitchen light.

At the moment there is one red wire to L1 at the top, a small blue wire from COM to COM. There is also a grey casing containing earth, another red wire (which is wired to L2 at the bottom) and a black wire (which is wired to L1 at the bottom).

I know this is incorrect as the current set-up means of the switches will turn the light on and the other switch alternates between the two lights.

Can anyone help, this is causing me a nightmare!!

Thanks.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Have look in here; //www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:lighting
could help you understand the circuit.

 

[ColJack]

take the red that is in the top L1 and put it in COM with the blue wire..

take the red that is in L2 at the bottom and put it into L1 the the top

report back what happens

 

[woody1983uk]

ColJack - Thanks for the info. This worked perfectly and solved the problem.

Thanks again