I'm trying to install an outside light at my front door. I've fitted a 2 gang switch in place of the single and run a twin & E into it following the same path as the other wiring for the internal lights for the stairs. I opted to connect using a junction box as it is close by and the original wiring was identifiable as the lighting loop and switch feed for my lounge.
In my first attempt to connect it all the outside light and inside light strobed together. Realising the wrong cable was chosen I opted for the identical cable running right next to it under my floor boards. Attempt two resulted in the outside light only working when the lounge light is on.
Wiring into the ceiling rose isn't really an option as it means pulling up undisturbed floor boards.
My house wires are black and red to add to the fun.
Was attempt 1 a dead short and attempt 2 wired to the switched live?
Do i need to go back to JB 1 and swap my wires over?
Many thanks
In my first attempt to connect it all the outside light and inside light strobed together. Realising the wrong cable was chosen I opted for the identical cable running right next to it under my floor boards. Attempt two resulted in the outside light only working when the lounge light is on.
Wiring into the ceiling rose isn't really an option as it means pulling up undisturbed floor boards.
My house wires are black and red to add to the fun.
Was attempt 1 a dead short and attempt 2 wired to the switched live?
Do i need to go back to JB 1 and swap my wires over?
Many thanks