Replacing Old Light Switch With Modern Equivalent

[john1201]

Hi

I'm trying to replace an old light switch with a modern equivalent.

The switch controls the hall ceiling light and the landing ceiling light. The hall ceiling light is also controlled by another switch, as is the landing ceiling light.

I've therefore bought double (2-gang?) 2 way MK light switches to replace them. However the terminals in the existing and new light switches don't match and I don't know how to wire the new switches.

This photo shows the wiring of the existing switch:

And this is the new switch:

If you could advise me how to wire the new switch that would be amazing!


John

 

[EFLImpudence]

Both are two triangles but on the old switch one of the triangles is upside down.
Just allow for this and transfer the wires.

 

[EFLImpudence]

 

[john1201]

Thanks very much for your quick and helpful response.

Your instructions were so clear I managed to wire the new switch without any problems.

Thanks again.