Double Dimmer switch wiring issue

Saul1990 · Jan 22, 2022

Hi all,

I have a double light switch that I attempted to fit a double dimmer switch by switching the wires over exactly as they were on the original but had no luck.

One of the lights worked but the other didn’t, as per the pictures the one that worked is the one on the left as you look at the picture (the one with more wires).

I’ve fannied about with it changing some wires and got in a mucking fuddle and gave up.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Saul

buzzlightyear · Jan 22, 2022

IMO me thinks you need a local spark to sort the rats nest out.plus the fast fix box in not correctly fitted, is that back box loose.

Saul1990 · Jan 22, 2022

buzzlightyear said:
IMO me thinks you need a local spark to sort the rats nest out.plus the fast fix box in not correctly fitted, is that back box loose.

Ok thanks. Thought as much. Nope wasn’t loose at all to be honest.

littlespark · Jan 22, 2022

It’s not a fast fix box, it’s a plastic back box. The screw holes aren’t on floating tabs, and you can see there’s no lip around the front edge.

Yes, since you’ve played with it a bit, it’s going to be difficult knowing what goes where from a distance.

brianmoooore · Jan 22, 2022

My solution to this would involve some Wagos tucked away in the back of the box, to bring each connection to the switch down to a single wire, but as above, if their original positions are now not known for sure, it may require the services of a professional.