Ireland Lights wiring

[Ianmac1966]

OK we have a kitchen that had 2 lights in, also 2 light switches. A single and a double switch.
I took the 2 lights out. And above the table put 3 hanging lights and in the ceiling I put recess lights. The single light works the recess lights and the double works the down lights and recess.
Here's my problem. The double switch works perfect. Provided the single switch is on. If it's off depending what the recess lights are doing whether on or off. If there off I can't turn them off if there on I can't turn them off. The way it's wired from the double it goes into the loft in and out each recess light and into the wiring for the old light. I think that's where the problem is. Any ideas where I'm going wrong.
Cheers for the help

 

[Risteard]

You have a Class I light switch with no connection to the protective conductor. This is potentially dangerous as a fault would leave the switch plate live and automatic disconnection would not be assured.

Did a REC fit this switch or was it a DIY replacement?

 

[Ianmac1966]

You have a Class I light switch with no connection to the protective conductor. This is potentially dangerous as a fault would leave the switch plate live and automatic disconnection would not be assured.

Did a REC fit this switch or was it a DIY replacement?

DIY

What do I need to do to rectify it

 

[westward10]

Who carried out all this work.

 

[Ianmac1966]

Who carried out all this work.

A friend of the person I know

 

[westward10]

You have a Class I light switch with no connection to the protective conductor. This is potentially dangerous as a fault would leave the switch plate live and automatic disconnection would not be assured.

Did a REC fit this switch or was it a DIY replacement?

They have rewired all that lighting.

 

[Ianmac1966]

They have rewired all that lighting.

Yes they did
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They have rewired all that lighting.

The light switch wiring they didnt touch just added the lights

 

[littlespark]

Best idea is to get whoever did the work to come back and fix it.

Lighting circuits can be complex at the best of times, and its difficult for any of us to advise from a distance.

Rereading the OP, should the recessed downlights work on both the single metal switch AND one of the 2 gang switch? A 2-way circuit?... and the pendant lights only off the other switch of the 2 gang?
If so, then theres not enough cables at the switches to allow it.

Agree with the fact that the metal switchplate there should have an earth wire on it.

 

[Ianmac1966]

Best idea is to get whoever did the work to come back and fix it.

Lighting circuits can be complex at the best of times, and its difficult for any of us to advise from a distance.

Rereading the OP, should the recessed downlights work on both the single metal switch AND one of the 2 gang switch? A 2-way circuit?... and the pendant lights only off the other switch of the 2 gang?
If so, then theres not enough cables at the switches to allow it.

Agree with the fact that the metal switchplate there should have an earth wire on it.

I turned the electric off there was an earth wire which is connected now. Will get someone to go over the lights again