Hi All
I'm currently redecorating my BTL flat in-between tentants and have noticed the light switch serving the bathroom light is wired thus:
as you can see there are two reds going into the switch, the black wire is capped off in a plastic cap and the bare wire (earth?) appears to be going from one conduit to the other. I've owned the flat for 5-ish years and never had any bother with the light in the bathroom etc, however is this wiring correct? some folk are telling me yes, some no, so prior to getting an electrician out I want to know if I have to highlight this switch or not?
this one however can't be right, can it??
it's a double switch but damned if I know what it serves for sure, if anything!?! all that's connected is the brown cable into the switch and there appears to be an earth but as you can see it ain't connected. this switch is on the other side of the rear entrance to the flat (back lobby) and I can see there 'has' been a light in the back lobby but it's capped off and there's a cable leading outside from the cap on the ceiling, I'm assuming to serve the outdoor security light. regardless, is this safe? I'm 99% sure I need to get this one checked out to put my mind at rest, do you agree?
I've checked other switches and sockets in the property and they're all fine.
I'm currently redecorating my BTL flat in-between tentants and have noticed the light switch serving the bathroom light is wired thus:
as you can see there are two reds going into the switch, the black wire is capped off in a plastic cap and the bare wire (earth?) appears to be going from one conduit to the other. I've owned the flat for 5-ish years and never had any bother with the light in the bathroom etc, however is this wiring correct? some folk are telling me yes, some no, so prior to getting an electrician out I want to know if I have to highlight this switch or not?
this one however can't be right, can it??
it's a double switch but damned if I know what it serves for sure, if anything!?! all that's connected is the brown cable into the switch and there appears to be an earth but as you can see it ain't connected. this switch is on the other side of the rear entrance to the flat (back lobby) and I can see there 'has' been a light in the back lobby but it's capped off and there's a cable leading outside from the cap on the ceiling, I'm assuming to serve the outdoor security light. regardless, is this safe? I'm 99% sure I need to get this one checked out to put my mind at rest, do you agree?
I've checked other switches and sockets in the property and they're all fine.