Two way lighting back to One way

[jmc020468]

Hi I am after some advice !!!!
I have a two way dimmer switch controling the main light on the ceiling and the wall lights.At he other end of the room there was a two way switch controlling the same lights. I have taken this switch out leaving just the dimmer but now I have four cables left, two gray with red inner that went to one switch and one red and red and green twin that went to the other.All are live except the green when the dimmer is opperated.Which one's go to the wall lights and which one to the main light ? Any info would be most grateful.

Many Thanks John

 

[Taylortwocities]

Can you tell me what wires went to which termianls on the switches at both ends, or better post a picture.

Its impossible to tell from what you have just said.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I have taken this switch out

What do you intend replacing it with?

HINT: Plastering over the hole and painting papering etc may not be possible - you might have to leave a blanking plate there.

See these:

• http://www.voltimum.co.uk/files/gb/attachments/niu/l/attachments/c5-43.pdf
• http://web.archive.org/web/20061110111450/http://www.niceic.org.uk/downloads/concealedcables.pdf
• IEE article
• IEE Article on 17th Edition requirements for concealed cables.

Which one's go to the wall lights and which one to the main light ?

Possibly none of them. Do any of the lights now work?

You should spend some time studying the info here: //www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:two-way-lighting

 

[jmc020468]

Hi Again ...... At the back of the dimmer switch there is the two Grey and Red which go into L1 and L2 on one dimmer Then the twin Red and Green goto L2 and earth and a Red goes to L1.Then there is alink between an arrow on each dimmer and a Red goes back up the wall from the link !!!
The switch I took out had a red in a common and reds in 1 way and 2 way!! Also I took the wiring out to the lights themselves.When I find which are the lives from the dimmer would it be best connecting them to the new cable and picking a neutral and earth off another light circuit??

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Why do you think you'd need to take a neutral and earth from another light circuit?

You should spend some time studying the info here: //www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:two-way-lighting[/size][/QUOTE]

 

[Taylortwocities]

NEVER borrow a neutral from another CIRCUIT.

It will cause RCDs to trip and electricians who come to fix the problem will hate you.