Help with new light socket wiring

[orsm]

Hi guys,

Could someone kindly point out where the correct wires should go from the old socket into the new one.

I have added the pic of the current wiring in the old switch and have a pic of the new switch.

Thanks in advance

Jeff

 

[Pete999]

Jeff, your predicament is a prime example of DIYers dabbling with something they don't know what they are doing, sure have a go at the simple things, but in this case you really ought to employ an Electrician, wont take long nor should it cost a lot maybe £45 - 50 for a call out better safe than sorry, personally I think it would be wrong to advise you on what to do, others may disagree with me, but that's my call.

 

[hightower]

Edit..

 

[telectrix]

i'm with pete here. get an electrician in.

 

[HandySparks]

A bit hard to tell, but if the furthest switch in photo 1 has four terminals, you won't be able to use your new switches.

Edit: At a second look, it says intermediate on it, so definitely not a straight swap.

 

[hightower]

A bit hard to tell, but if the furthest switch in photo 1 has four terminals, you won't be able to use your new switches.

You're right, you can just make out 'INTERMEDIATE' on the furthest gang.

 

[orsm]

You're right, you can just make out 'INTERMEDIATE' on the furthest gang.

Thanks for all your replies, thought it would just be an easy "like for like swap" Ive changed switches before in my old house but this one threw me a bit, I will look at getting someone in.

Cheers

Jef.

 

[telectrix]

if youpost a more accurate location, one of us may be close. it's only a call-out fee to sort this.

 

[hightower]

if youpost a more accurate location, one of us may be close. it's only a call-out fee to sort this.

And a switch that is actually suitable (ie intermediate)

 

[telectrix]

i like the click switches with the interchangeable switch modules.

 

[hightower]

i like the click switches with the interchangeable switch modules.

I'd never come across Click before in my short time, until I walked in to my local wholesaler - love Click gear now

But that's me taking it off topic again.

 

[Spoon]

But that's me taking it off topic again.

Your in trouble now.


Crucifixion?
Yes.
Good. Out of the door. Line on the left. One cross each. Next....


I never take posts off topic.

 

[Simonslimline]

A bit hard to tell, but if the furthest switch in photo 1 has four terminals, you won't be able to use your new switches.

Edit: At a second look, it says intermediate on it, so definitely not a straight swap.

Also the 2 Blacks in the connector block in picture 2, and it says L1 L1 on the switch. So yes definitely an intermediate.

 

[Dave OCD]

Would you all say this justifies a call-out fee ? If someone local rang me with a similar small job and arranged for me to pop in over the next few days on my way home for example I'd probably just be charging £20-£25.

 

[telectrix]

Would you all say this justifies a call-out fee ? If someone local rang me with a similar small job and arranged for me to pop in over the next few days on my way home for example I'd probably just be charging £20-£25.

so, a reduced call-out fee may be appropriate but bear in mind that you'll probably need a trip to wholesalersforthe switch.not many of us carry a 2way and intermediate 2 gang on the van.

 

[Risteard]

Never mind carrying it in the van. Very few wholesalers would have a 2-gang intermediate in stock. Unless a grid switch was used or Click with the interchangeable modules then it's not going to be an off-the-shelf solution.

 

[Dave OCD]

so, a reduced call-out fee may be appropriate but bear in mind that you'll probably need a trip to wholesalersforthe switch.not many of us carry a 2way and intermediate 2 gang on the van.

Yes of course Tel, I was thinking purely in a 'labour only' sense, the switch and any associated trips to pick it up would be on top.

 

[ferg]

IIRC hager solysta you can swap out the modules too.

It would be a callout for me too.

 

[Resu]

New switch looks like a metal one, likelihood of finding an arrangement that looks like the rest of the switches/sockets in the room (if they've been changed), is probably very slim.

 

[Andy78]

IIRC hager solysta you can swap out the modules too.

It would be a callout for me too.

Yes they do swap out, very handy that can be too.