Hi
I am trying to replace an old 2 x 1 way switch unit(two switches operating 2 different lights - only switches for these lights). I have purchased a new switch which is described as a 2 gang 2 way metalic front switch(crabtree).
Im assuming i can use this switch for a 1 way setup?
The old switch wiring consists of a pair of red(l) and black wires and a bare copper wire.(e) The red wires connects to L2 on both switches, the black connects to an unmarked location on either switch and the copper wires are twisted together. Im assuming the bare copper wires are the earths.
The new switch has useless instructions and im confused how to safely connect this.
The new switch has on either swicth - L1 L2 L3 and earth connections on plate. This is a metalic plate so i think i have worked out i need to sleeve the bare copper wires and connect to the earth connections on the plate. What i dont know is where to connect the pair of red and black wires.
Any help on this will really be appreciated, thanks!
I am trying to replace an old 2 x 1 way switch unit(two switches operating 2 different lights - only switches for these lights). I have purchased a new switch which is described as a 2 gang 2 way metalic front switch(crabtree).
Im assuming i can use this switch for a 1 way setup?
The old switch wiring consists of a pair of red(l) and black wires and a bare copper wire.(e) The red wires connects to L2 on both switches, the black connects to an unmarked location on either switch and the copper wires are twisted together. Im assuming the bare copper wires are the earths.
The new switch has useless instructions and im confused how to safely connect this.
The new switch has on either swicth - L1 L2 L3 and earth connections on plate. This is a metalic plate so i think i have worked out i need to sleeve the bare copper wires and connect to the earth connections on the plate. What i dont know is where to connect the pair of red and black wires.
Any help on this will really be appreciated, thanks!