Live & Dead Wires in Light Switch

[terryplumb]

I can't believe this thread has gone on for so long . Its a two gang ,one way switch set up with four conductors ,all currently working fine with the original dimmers.

 

[Jetheat]

I can't believe this thread has gone on for so long . Its a two gang ,one way switch set up with four conductors ,all currently working fine with the original dimmers.

Correct.

They all work with me old light switch but cause problems with the new light switch.

I don't know if its jus the bulbs I have (standard dimmable GU10) or if its the wiring.

JH

 

[Jetheat]

I made a mistake in post #71. this is the corrected version
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You mentioned the light going on.
How can there be a light when they're all terminating in connector blocks?

JH

 

[SUNRAY]

I made a mistake in post #71. this is the corrected version
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Sorry I've tried to help but sadly you seem to be asking the wrong questions, I'm giving up.
My only remaining advice is to stop playing with things you do not understand and seek advice from a local electrician.

 

[securespark]

I think the best thing would be for a spark to double check the wiring and switches and, if all is well, drop a neutral down to the switch position to connect the switch to.

 

[Jetheat]

Spoke with Terry on the phone and managed to sort out this simple problem.
It was a matter of putting both live wires into the L terminal and the other 2 into the X terminals, but crucially, using a new lightwave switch because I may have burnt out the other one with my incorrect wiring.

Thanks again Terry.

Now I have a new problem with my new 2-gang, 2-way switch in my passage. See my new thread.


JH