2 gang switch, which contains the only operating switches fo

[andrewhutch1]

Cheers guys for your helpful replies - much appreciated.

Final question - anyone know what time Wickes closes?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

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• andrewhutch1
• 23 Apr 2012
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You MUST connect the earth cores to the switch plate!

 

[andrewhutch1]

Don't worry - I do.
This is just what I discovered inside when I opened it up.

I might not be as clued up as you, but I'm not THAT stupid!
Thanks for your concern though - much appreciated.

 

[securespark]

NFC

He means NOYN...

 

[securespark]

Have you changed any wiring elsewhere or ONLY at that switch?

 

[andrewhutch1]

Just there - i just wanted to replace the tired old white plastic switch with a shiny new one in keeping with the newly decorated room.

 

[riveralt]

Just there - i just wanted to replace the tired old white plastic switch with a shiny new one in keeping with the newly decorated room.

Did you turn the problem one on and off a dozen or so times as I said they do stick when new? And if it stuck in the contact close position you will get the affect you are talking about.

I take it you did try the cables in the opposite gangs and the problem stayed in the same gang but other light. Just to confirm there are not wiring issues.

 

[andrewhutch1]

Just there - i just wanted to replace the tired old white plastic switch with a shiny new one in keeping with the newly decorated room.

Did you turn the problem one on and off a dozen or so times as I said they do stick when new? And if it stuck in the contact close position you will get the affect you are talking about.

I take it you did try the cables in the opposite gangs and the problem stayed in the same gang but other light. Just to confirm there are not wiring issues.

I have done - still no joy. Seems pretty conclusive.
Even as you suggest, having swapped the cables to the opposite gangs, same problem just with the other light.

 

[andrewhutch1]

Swapped the switch for a new one and it works fine now - thanks for your help.