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  1. Edward Morris

    Adding second light switch to garage circuit

    Just wanted to follow up with a big thanks to @Avo Mk8. Did the job last weekend, and it all went really well. I bought an extra deep back box and managed to fit it all in the existing 2 way 2 gang switch, so it looks nice and neat, and everything worked first time. Thanks again.
  2. Edward Morris

    Adding second light switch to garage circuit

    Thanks again for all your comments, I really can't thank you enough. I am familiar with Wago, I have a box 3 wire 32 amp connectors already, but point taken about the amount of wires, it did also cross my mind that it might be a challenge to fit it all in. I can't be the only person who gets...
  3. Edward Morris

    Adding second light switch to garage circuit

    @Avo Mk8 following your comment, I revisited the drawing, and I think this is how I could maintain the first switch being a 2-gang as you say, but making the internal lights 2-way. The first switch is the 2-way internal light setup. The second switch is the PIR, and if wired correctly at the...
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  5. Edward Morris

    Adding second light switch to garage circuit

    @Avo Mk8 if I am reading this correctly then, using a 2-gang switch, you can control both the PIR and the manual override of the light separately? That is, the first switch controls the power to the PIR, and the second will manually override the PIR and turn the light constantly on, assuming...
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  7. Edward Morris

    Adding second light switch to garage circuit

    Please don't be sorry at all, you are offering your help, which is very much appreciated. Sorry if that wasn't clear, the physical location of the switch is internal to the garage, I was merely labelling that as the external PIR light, to identify it from the internal ones. You are bang on the...
  8. Edward Morris

    Adding second light switch to garage circuit

    Thank you so much for the advice and information, very much appreciated. With regards to the external PIR light, my consideration right now is that it appears the switch is wired corrected because it means the black wire (on the original diagram) is always on, and thus should go to the PIR...
  9. Edward Morris

    Adding second light switch to garage circuit

    Hi. First up, I am not a qualified electrician so this is a DIY project However, I am physicist by training with a specialism in electromagnetism, so I know the principals of circuits. I want to add a second switch to my garage lighting, so that we don't have to fight our way to one corner of...
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  12. Edward Morris

    Replacing loop in at switch with WiFi switch

    Thanks for the advice, much appreciated, including the safety concern. With regards to your point about the neutral wiring, I had the same question regarding why they weren’t in the loop terminal on the switch. I just assumed that it was easier to get into a choc box than the switch terminal...
  13. Edward Morris

    Replacing loop in at switch with WiFi switch

    Thanks so much for the advice. The thought did cross my mind that the two ceiling roses could be complicating the issue a little bit.
  14. Edward Morris

    Replacing loop in at switch with WiFi switch

    good evening. I have recently acquired a Sonoff T1 UK wifi light switch which requires a neutral wire for permanent power to the switch electronics. I would like to fit it to a 1-gang 1-way switch that I currently have in my bedroom, which is switching two light roses. The house is modern and...
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  18. Edward Morris

    Wifi switch in need of neutral wire - advice on current setup

    I've made a diagram with photos I've taken of the actual switches and the wiring to aid further in diagnosis. Thanks again.
  19. Edward Morris

    Wifi switch in need of neutral wire - advice on current setup

    Hi. In my lounge, I have 3 single gang switches which control a ring of GU10 downlights. I would like to substitute one the switches for a smart home switch, so that I can turn the lights on and off using a phone app. The model I am interested in is the wifiplug glass +. The literature states...

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