Security light & Flourescent Tube using 1 way switch

[GazzaP]

I disconnected the wiring in the switch without noting where the wires went
I have 3 core & earth coming from tube to switch, and 2 core & earth coming from security light to switch. Switch has a com & a L1.
Can anyone tell me how to wire this back up correctly?

 

[Lectrician]

Sounds like one switch, switching both lights?? Or was the security flood never switched before??

 

[breezer]

i think he is trying to add a "security light" to his existing switch.

tell me. before you touched it, could you turn the flourescent light on at one switch and off at another?

 

[GazzaP]

The switch was used for the flourescent tube on & off. The security light had a permanent feed.

 

[Lectrician]

Then I would guess at both reds to com, yellow to L1, blue and black joined in term block.

You really should have the flood light via a switch for maintenance. Put a 2 gang one in.

 

[GazzaP]

Thanks, I tried wiring up as you have said but the tube is lighting at both ends - not along its full length. I tried another tube but still the same!

 

[Lectrician]

If a tube lights both ends, but doesn't strike, you need a new starter

 

[GazzaP]

Cheers, i`ll try this and let you know. I`m sure it will work, i trust your knowledge.