Replacing 2 gang switch for another but has different terminals

[neilos1985]

I'm looking to replace old 2 gang switch for a new one.
2 separate lights and one is also controlled by another switch.
Old has 4 wire holes including loop?
New is what I'm used to seeing.
Any ideas on how to wire up?

 

[westward10]

Can you actually show a pic of the existing switch terminals whilst still connected.

 

[neilos1985]

Can you actually show a pic of the existing switch terminals whilst still connected.

Attached now. The wiring is the same as the drawing

 

[westward10]

Your new switch doesn't have the Loop terminal so they need putting into a separate connector away from the switch then connect the other wires in the same numbered terminals. The earths need connecting to the earth terminal.

 

[neilos1985]

Your new switch doesn't have the Loop terminal so they need putting into a separate connector away from the switch then connect the other wires in the same numbered terminals. The earths need connecting to the earth terminal.

Thank you. Makes sense now. The loop terminal threw me.

 

[westward10]

They are neutrals in the Loop and I think that terminal is unique to Hager. It isn't actually connected in any way within the switch it is just a convenient way to connect the neutrals.

 

[littlespark]

Schneider do a loop terminal too.
Has thrown off at least one DIYer tried to change his own switch…. This is supposed to be a 2 way.

 

[neilos1985]

Your new switch doesn't have the Loop terminal so they need putting into a separate connector away from the switch then connect the other wires in the same numbered terminals. The earths need connecting to the earth terminal.

Thanks again. This worked a treat.

 

[Rockingit]

I actually really like the Hager switches for that feature - it's almost like someone has thought about what we actually have to do.....