looking to replace 2 gang 2 way dimmer switch in kitchen with 'normal' 2 gang on/off but would like to be sure of something hence this post. I have been in house @14 years now and have finally decided to remove dimmer switch as it is interfering with my newly acquired electric guitar when I play at night!
The switches control 2 lighting circuits in the kitchen - one being a single bulb in the centre of the ceiling and the other , 4 spotlights arranged around the outside. They are not controlled from elsewhere.
On the original dimmer switch I have the following (no photos yet - don't have a readily available method of taking them and uploading) wiring set up;
* both switches have cables running into respective L1 terminal.
* left hand switch (as you look at it) has cable running into COM terminal.
* a separate cable then runs between COM terminal on both switches i.e. linking the 2.
Do I simply replicate this configuration on a 2 gang 2way on/off switch?
The dimmer switch is a brass plate which is earthed; the on/off switch is not metal so I presume I just tape up the ends of the earth lead?
Thanks
Phil
The switches control 2 lighting circuits in the kitchen - one being a single bulb in the centre of the ceiling and the other , 4 spotlights arranged around the outside. They are not controlled from elsewhere.
On the original dimmer switch I have the following (no photos yet - don't have a readily available method of taking them and uploading) wiring set up;
* both switches have cables running into respective L1 terminal.
* left hand switch (as you look at it) has cable running into COM terminal.
* a separate cable then runs between COM terminal on both switches i.e. linking the 2.
Do I simply replicate this configuration on a 2 gang 2way on/off switch?
The dimmer switch is a brass plate which is earthed; the on/off switch is not metal so I presume I just tape up the ends of the earth lead?
Thanks
Phil