replacing a double switch for a single

[hbark]

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Thanks Breezer,... bit of a techno virgin,(does it show?)
Well hopefully if ive done this right the two pics will be here to shed light on this subject.
I apologise in advance for the quality of picture, i seem to have found something else im not much good at![/img]

 

[Lectrician]

Can the dining switch for the kitchen light turn the kitchen light on when the kitchen switch is in BOTH positions?

Thats a tounge tease

 

[hbark]

No, the dinning room switch for the kitchen light controls it only when the kitchen switch is in the on position.

 

[Lectrician]

The kitchen red has jumped out of a terminal (both switches should be able to turn on and off the light, the same as used on stairs etc.)

OK, to proceed, I will draw you a diagram......

Hope that is ok.

Sorry, labelled lounge, not dining!

Keep all earths connected as they are.
Use red sleeving on any blacks

 

[hbark]

Can ya tell wot it is yet?

 

[Lectrician]

Posting a reply to make the topic look like it has new post.....which it has, only I edited my original!

 

[hbark]

Cheers very much,
Im off to have a crack at it now.

 

[Lectrician]

Good luck.....It's getting dark........and I am at the end of the country that sees the last of the sun.......probably pitch black where you are

Hope you have batteries and a torch

Let us know...

 

[hbark]

Dark doesnt scare me, electrickery gives me the willies though.
Tried the, wiring to the letter.Now the dinning room light is constantly on?!
Any ideas?

 

[Lectrician]

Have you got the kitchen pair confused with the dining pair.......I think so

 

[hbark]

Youve got me doubting myself now, give us a mo and ill try again.

 

[hbark]

Wot a plonker
I assumed the cable nearer the kitchen actually came from the kitchen!
they obviously cross somewhere along the line.
Still alls well that ends well, i am thankful for your help Lectrician, and ill drink your health with the last of the jim beam!

 

[Lectrician]

Glad you sorted it

 

[securespark]

ill drink your health with the last of the jim beam!

Mean beggar!! Could have at least offered him a virtual sip......

 

[ban-all-sheds]

The kitchen red has jumped out of a terminal (both switches should be able to turn on and off the light, the same as used on stairs etc.)

OK, to proceed, I will draw you a diagram......

Is it 'cos it's 4AM, or is there something odd about this:

that I just don;t get?