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  1. markmuk

    Smart wall light switch

    Hi, I recently installed a smart light 2 gang 1 way smart switch. The two lights in question turn on. However on one of the 2 way lights I have spotlights and only one spotlight out of 4 comes on. Previously all 4 turned on. Any advice?
  2. B

    Multiple COM wires slipping from light switch

    Hi, The wiring for my lights have multiple COM wires in most rooms, which are a pain to screw into the COM part of the switch. The switches that were fitted when I moved in work fine, but I purchased a smart switch which has slightly different sized screws / screw holes etc, and I can only seem...
  3. S

    Earthing Light Switch

    Does AS/NZS 3000 require to earth metal wall box behind switch or socket outlet?
    • SparkyAus
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    • ausie elec earthing light light switch switch
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Australia
  4. Aidan364

    Changing 2 gang light switch to smart dimmer

    Hi all, I am upgrading my traditional 2 gang light switch in the kitchen to a smart 2 gang dimmer switch. When I wired up the switch the switch was constantly on and wouldn't turn off. The traditional switch was wired be one wire into common. One into L1 then the other switch was wired the...
  5. K

    Can anyone tell me what these extra wires are?

    Hi. I've had an electrician come in to set up sockets and lights in my loft conversion. 2 switches for the main light (one at the bottom of the stairs and one at the top) 2 bed lights with their own built in switches and some plug sockets. The plug sockets are finished and working fine. I'm...
  6. Jtdyson

    Old 2 Gang Light Switch Wiring

    Hi I have this lighting socket but has no markings, does anyone have any idea what is L1,L2 and Com Many thanks J
  7. DrewHamilton

    Smart Light Switch Wiring - Advice Needed

    Hey guys! New DIY 'new build' homeowner trying to not cause any damage to wiring! I'm looking to swap out the existing traditional light switch with a 3 gang smart switch in my kitchen. I've successfully managed to wire in two 2 gang smart switches in the bathrooms but this 3 gang switch has...
    • DrewHamilton
    • Thread
    • advice diy light light switch needed smart smart lighting control smartlight switch wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  8. saturdays

    Light switch issues need help

    Good morning, I was decorating yesterday and decided to remove switch cover to don't get it dirty. Unfortunately one of wires came loose or was loose already, because when I was unscrewing there it was sparking. Could someone please tell me where missing wire is from because I can't find it in...
  9. pe2dave

    Looking for a reliable inline light switch?

    I've had 3, mostly Amazon specials. All started arcing after a few months. For a 60W bedside lamp. Google hasn't brought up much other than the Amazon standard. Any suggestions please.
    • pe2dave
    • Thread
    • inline light light switch looking reliable switch
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  10. derekwoolley

    Bathroom Light Switch Replacement from Timer Switches

    I’m switching out timer light switches for normal light switches in my bathroom. One went to a light and fan and the second went to another light and fan. In the wiring box I have two sets of wires coming in. One set has green ground, white neutral, black hot, and red hot. The other has green...
  11. RF Solutions Ltd

    Competition Time: WIN a NEW Switchlink-IP Rated System - Remote Light Switch Control

    Introducing the NEW IP Rated SWITCHLINK System! This system provides a quick and easy solution to a light switch when cabling is tricky, expensive or time consuming. Features: 868MHz System IP68 Receiver IP66 Outdoor Transmitter Up to 100m range in Buildings Up to 500m Line of sight...
  12. marcg_uk

    Is there a smart light switch I can replace these old 2-way, 2-gang switches with (pics here)

    Hi there, I'm looking to smarten up my outside floodlights to react on camera detection so I think I need to purchase a 2-gang, 2-way smart switche(s) that work with Alexa for instance. At the moment, We have a front floodlight and back floodlight, which are both controlled from 2 points (a...
  13. kymyost

    Mobile Home 3-way light switch to smart switch

    Hi! We recently moved into a new mobile home and want to install a few smart switches. I know about installing box as these are not self contained like the old switches. My issue is understanding the wires. Below is my setup in the walls. Both switches control the light independently now. I...
  14. H

    Rewriting a light switch - identical isn't identical?!

    Hey people! So, this seems weird to me and was wondering if I might get some opinions. I am just trying to replace the switch for the bathroom light (because it is kind of hideous...). So, I just looked at what wiring was working on the old switch, used that configuration on the replacement...
  15. S

    Removing and killing a light switch.

    Hi all, I'm wanting a light switch removed and making dead so the plasterer can fill in and plaster over. Is this a simple DIY job? If not what would be a reasonable price for this to be done by a professional? Thanks
  16. L

    How do I wire this light switch??

    This switch controls 2 outdoor lights. The lights each have 2 live, 2 neutral and 2 earth's plugged into them. This switch didn't work and when I looked behind it was wired like this! Anybody know how this should be wired?? Thank you!
  17. Jake88

    Replacing pull chord light switch

    Hi all. DIY question. I've gone to replace a broken pull chord light in my bathroom (switching off mains power at MCU and testing before touching with a Voltage Tester Pen). There are 2 exposed red wires from two separate sets of housing, an exposed earth wire and a neutral wire that is...
  18. A

    Light switch question.

    Hi There, not certain if I'm in the right place but here I go ! I have 4 LED ceiling (4 X 9 watts, 110 V AC) lights that are currently working on a 3 way regular 3 pole switche configuration. I want to make a change by installing push button switches on a plaque that will be installed on the...
  19. T

    Bathroom extractor fan to light switch

    Hi all, wonder if someone can help me. I've bought a bathroom extractor and I do have the wiring there already (previous extractor was there) but I stupidly did not review it before taking it off and now I'm lost. I've essentially got a single light switch outside the bathroom which controlled...
  20. P

    Light switch problem

    I'm trying to rewire my original switch. Its a metal face so the earth's are in the right place and I think the two lives in the COM are correct? It's just the other 3 now all brown sleeeved a blue, a grey and a black. Two ports left marked 1 way , 2 way? Sorry to be a ---- like

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