Light switch with L1, L2, N1, N2 only (no common)

[GlenCo]

Hi folks

Seen a number of threads similar to this, and would appreciate some help!

I have a new light switch, which has L1, L2, N1 & N2, but no common.

The existing wires (ignoring the earth) are Red (live), a second red which is in a grey outer (presume another live), and a black/blue (presume neutral).

How should that be wired? I want to use it in a 1-switch room.

Thanks

 

[ETAF]

photos would help
Frequently a neutral does not goto the switch , although maybe in this case

 

[AdrianUK]

Are you sure its a lightswitch?

Sounds to me like its a 20A DP switch. They can look rather similar

 

[plugwash]

The existing wires (ignoring the earth) are Red (live), a second red which is in a grey outer (presume another live), and a black/blue (presume neutral).

You can't assume that blue or black conductors are neutrals! It's very common to use the blue/black conductor in a twin and earth cable as a switched live conductor. While such conductors should be marked with tape or sleeving this doesn't always happen in the real world.

Do you still have the old switch? do you remember how it was connected?

 

[GlenCo]

Argh. Yes, it's a 20A dp

I take it that's of no use? Back to B&Q!

 

[EFLImpudence]

The existing wires (ignoring the earth) are Red (live), a second red which is in a grey outer (presume another live), and a black/blue (presume neutral).

How are they connected to the switch?

 

[plugwash]

I take it that's of no use?

Not necessarily.

But we really can't help you if you don't answer our questions.

 

[GlenCo]

Hi folks

Thanks for the help, and apologies to multiple helpful ideas that I didn't reply to.

When I looked, and one poster suggested it wasn't a light switch, I realised that was 100% true! So for speed, and £1.50 I went back to the shop, and bought the 'right' item... A single light switch!

Thanks a million!