single switch to double to work separate lights

[psmk2]

Hi

I found this site by chance and wondered if anyone can help me fit a double switch. I have installed downlights in my livingroom and they all work fine off the original light switch. However I have 2 lights at the back of the room that I want to work independently.
I have the cables ran from the 2 lights to the switch so now is just a case of wiring it up.

I have swapped the switches and now have one side working the main light but need to know how to wire in the 2 lights onto the other side of the switch...(.looking at back of switch left works main light right works 2 lights)

I was told i needed to run a neutral wire from the original rose which I have done.......is it simply just a case of taking one of the live wires from the left side of the switch and wiring it to the right then wire up the neutral wires?

Any help appreciated

Thanks
Peter

 

[AndyPRK]

yes you connect the neutrals from the new lights to your new neutral.

Connect the new light live wires to the new switch e.g terminal L1.

And then a link wire from the working switch (usually COM terminal) to the new switch COM terminal

 

[psmk2]

Thanks for the reply ill have a look when I get home and give it a try....ill let you know how I get on...

 

[psmk2]

On my switch I have com at the top of each side the l1 and l2 at the bottom.....do I put the neutral wires in the l2 slot?

Cheers
Peter

 

[AndyPRK]

No. The neutral must go no where near the switch plate.

Use a junction terminal and tuck it into the back box.

 

[psmk2]

Thanks very much ...I literally just figured it out and was about to post to say so. ....im glad you replied as you have just confirmed things for me

Thanks a lot

Peter