Two way hall light switch

[kaapstad]

Hi All,

Merry Xmas

I have a old double switch in my hallway which I would like to replace with a newer switch. The old one has 3 connections at the top and tree at the bottom. each side has the standard Common/L1/L2.

The new double switch does not look like this states on the box as a 2G 6A 2way switch. At the back it is slightly different in design as it seems to be vertically, so each switch has a Common/2way/1way.

Old switch cable conections:
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Top section:

Red = common
Yellow = L1
Blue = L2

Bottom section:

Red = Common
Black = L1

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My first question is do I have the correct replacement switch for the old one. Second question is if it is the correct switch, how to a wire it up.

Thanks in advance
James

 

[Steve]

you have the correct switch. The new switch is divided into 2 with a line or something, yes? One side of the line is com, 1W, 2W, and same the other side.

I think you think the old switch had the top row for one switch and the bottom row for the other switch. Wrong. Each switch is layed out like a triangle on the back.

Both reds to common, as before.

Yellow and blue to L1 and L2 of one switch

Black to L1 of the other switch.

 

[kaapstad]

Thanks for explaining that to me, I now have a better idea.

I wil give it a try in about 30 minutes, will let you know what the outcome is.

James