Boy, it sure would’ve been nice to figure this out before drywall. I have a book that shows all the different ways to wire a three way switch and I wasn’t paying close enough attention and the way I wired it is not in the book. There is a traveler between the switches. Is this fixable without...
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I took a photograph of the old wiring set up( which was working) and used it as a guide for wiring the new one.
The lights themselves are housed in the loft above and I was wondering if a fuse has blown in the plug or that there is a reboot button somewhere.
(Trying again, as picture didn't post first time)
Hi, I'd be very grateful if anyone could help me here. Below, I've pasted a sketch showing how my oven is currently wired up, followed by 3 potential solutions, but of course I'd be more than happy to see alternative propositions. But let me...
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My flat just failed the EICR because there is no RCD in the consumer unit.
There is no space for a new RCD as the consumer unit is full.
Do I have to have a new larger consumer unit installed?
Or can I have the existing on/off switch replaced by an RCD?
Thanks
Alan
Just bought an old house (about 30-40 years old) with a separate shop building. I am in the process of replacing old fluorescent fixtures with new LED fixtures. The lighting is controlled by 2 switches, one at the back door and the other at the front. The wiring appears to run from one switch...
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I am getting someone in to change an outdoor switch and outdoor wall light (like for like).
The old switch and light was covered by a lean which has now been removed so everything will be fully exposed.
I've bought a new outdoor switch and lamp.
Would someone be able to explain to me...
I replaced a single pole to exterior lights with a smart switch. Next to it is a 3way to my foyer light. The foyer and the smart switch to exterior works. However I seem to have killed the power to an exterior outlet. In order to get the switch to work, I had connect the red switch pigtail...
Hi. I want to replace my traditional light switch for a smart Wi-Fi switch, but my current switch has 3 cables, COM, LOOP and 1WAY. Where should I connect these cables on a new smart switch that has N, L, L1, L2, L3? Thanks.
Have a bunch of home automation in place, and am considering installation of a Shelly into a light switch to remotely control some lights. Looking at the current switch configuration, it should all be pretty straight forward. Have a two gang switch, one light switch (left in the pic), controls...
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the old light pull switch in my bathroom has broken and no longer pulls - i have bought a new one - but it looks different inside.
is is just a case of taking the two wires from the old one and connecting them to the new one or is this something more difficult... as no doubt can be...
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I’m in the process of renovating an apartment in Madrid. The consumer unit is fitted with an old 15amp ICP switch. I believe its function is now handled by the smart meter, so it is redundant. As this is limiting the power available to the property I would like to remove it.
My...
I'd like to find a timer switch, in a style that looks alright next to decora light switches, to control a bathroom fan.
The bathroom fan connects to a 120V AC continuous power source. It has a USB plug that connects to a humidity detector, and it has leads that can connect to a switch that...
I've got a security light which has two wires like a normal ceiling lamp (the first wiring diagram attached).
I bought a new security light which has three wires (live, neutral, earth), attched is an image of that.
There is also attached a picture of the current security light with its live...
Hello, I wired a DPDT switch to my sunroof 12v DC motor. It was working ok and I was able to reverse the polarity of the motor to open and close the sunroof. However days later it started to burn when off, even though I hooked up a 20A fuse before the switch. I don't know if it's a short circuit...
Hi can anyone help me with this light switch? Photos of how it was wired to old switch but new switch is different with different names.
I’m confused to where the wires go?
Attached some photos
My 4 year old son won't go to bed without the light being left on and insists his door is closed when I leave. When the door is opened later to turn the light off he frequently wakes him up.
I wanted to put a motion sensor light in his room if possible by replacing the existing light switch...
I want to replace light switches in my living room.
There's 2 x double switches.
1 Controls 2 separate lights in the living room.
The other controls one of the SAME lights, and outside light.
I can replace the switch, but I need to know if terminology has changed. The switches have six...
I was wondering if someone could assist me in determining whether I can replace my current 3-way switch configuration with an Enbrighten smart switch setup. I have provided photos of everything relevant.
The first switch box, which has only one 14-3 cable entering it, is depicted in an attached...
I have a light that does not get used and I want to put an outlet where the switch is. The light switch only has 1 blk wire and 1 wht wire on a 2 terminal. Switch that are mounted on the same side of the switch. How can I make this switch into an outlet?
I took a light down to put up a new fixture and now the light goes on but the switch doesn’t shut the light off. The power only stays on so I am quite confused. It is a 3 way switch. Both switches will not turn the light off. The wiring “appears” to be 14/2 to fixture and 14/2 out of fixture...
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