Wiring an inline 2 core lamp switch

[Jacquir]

Hi, I have wired a 2 core inline lamp switch that has no markings for the terminals but not sure it's correct. There are 2 raised terminals in the centre but each has only one inlet/screw, so I used the terminals at the side but it isn't working. Thanks in advance.

 

[westward10]

Post a pic of the switch.

 

[Jacquir]

Post a pic of the switch.

 

[Jacquir]

Thanks for reply. Is this correct please?

 

[Cadgey123]

Thanks for reply. Is this correct please?

It looks like you have bypassed the switch. If you have voltage at the terminals it should work. My guess you haven't got power.

The two screws in the centre look like the switch terminals.

Do you have a voltage and continuity tester?

 

[Pete999]

Thanks for reply. Is this correct please?

Are you sure that this item is actually a switch and not an inline connector? a pic of the other half would help.

 

[Jacquir]

It looks like you have bypassed the switch. If you have voltage at the terminals it should work. My guess you haven't got power.

The two screws in the centre look like the switch terminals.

Do you have a voltage and continuity tester?

No I am a complete novice lol

 

[Pete999]

No I am a complete novice lol

Never said you were,lol

 

[Jacquir]

Never said you were,lol

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[Pete999]

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Thank you then the center screws look like the switch connection the two connection you have used look like they are a N and E connection.

 

[Jacquir]

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Lol I meant I don't have any of those things and no experience. So should the wires go to the centre then Pete please?

 

[Pete999]

Lol I meant I don't have any of those things and no experience. So should the wires go to the centre then Pete please?

Live in and live out looks like it to me

 

[Jacquir]

Live in and live out looks like it to me

Ok thanks.

 

[Taylortwocities]

I'm suprised that the switch did not come with any instructions, or did it?

 

[Jacquir]

I'm suprised that the switch did not come with any instructions, or did it?

No it didn't but I have the right reply now and the live wires should be in the centre. Thank you!

 

[Octopus]

Thank you then the center screws look like the switch connection the two connection you have used look like they are a N and E connection.

If those are N & E, then the light would work...

 

[snowhead]

I suspect the Light IS working but the switch isn't switching it off..