How to get rid of this 2 way switch

[umbungo]

Hi Guys,

I'm new to this forum and couldn't find the answer to this anywhere. I was hoping one of you could help.

In the bedroom there are two swiches controlling one ceiling light. There is one on the wall and one ceiling (cord) switch over the bed. I want to get rid of the cord switch over the bed.

The switch on the wall has the following wires

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• umbungo
• 23 Feb 2011
• 1

and the ceiling switch has these (i've put them in a block for now)

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• umbungo
• 23 Feb 2011
• 1

Does anyone know what I can do ?

Cheers

 

[ericmark]

Connect red to black or yellow in junction block. One will make light on with switch down the other with switch up. Can't read which is which on picture.

 

[umbungo]

thanks ericmark! it did as you said. switch operates the other way round so just turned it upsidown on the wall.

thanks

 

[sparkwright]

thanks ericmark! it did as you said. switch operates the other way round so just turned it upsidown on the wall.

thanks

To save future confusion swap the yellow and blue around at the wall switch, then fit the wall switch the the right way up.

 

[ajrobb]

Don't be tempted to plaster over the connection strip in the ceiling. Screw terminals can come loose and need to be accessible for testing. Ask, and electricians will usually tell you what is needed.

 

[umbungo]

Thanks guys. The connector strip is now in the loft above. I think I'll swap it over to a junction box as seems a bit safer to me.