Confused **Now with pics**

Ok folks

I purchased a new 3 way switch to replace my faulty one, but the new one has different connections see pics

Old switch http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/graham1426/wire004.jpg

New switch http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/graham1426/wire002.jpg

Wiring http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/graham1426/wire003.jpg

Please advise on how to wire up my switch.

Regards

Graham



The terminal marked COM on your new switch is the same as L1 on your original switch.
The terminal marked L1 on your new switch is the same as L2 on your old switch.
The terminal marked L2 on your new switch is the same as L3 on your old switch.
 
The connections on the new switch/old switch are.

New switch C - old switch L1... damn Sparticus beat me to it. :mrgreen:

You will need to use your original picture or drawing to ensure the correct conductors go in the correct terminals.

If you did not make a drawing or take a picture then you will need to gain access to a a multi meter and know how to test for continuity.
 
We need more info:

Your switch box shows three RED/YELLOW pairs and another red.

Are all three switches two way??

Your old switch shows the commons linked out suggesting that the live feed in is at this end of the circuit.

Maybe the red on its own goes to the commons and the red/yellow pairs go to each pair of L1/L2's on the switch?

Worth a try...
 
ATEOD there is no real substitute for getting a multimeter and learning how lighting circuits are wired and how switches work.
 
Without knowing what's happening at the light fitting(s) and/or the other switches, one can only guess.
 

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