How to wire a double switch

[James]

A couple have hinted at it, but to be clear the N cables SHULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE SWITCH

 

[goasis]

" it does work until I turn on the switch"

Made me chuckle!!

 

[Leeallen74]

Just want to say thanks for the input, this has been driving me mad today.
so as a general consensus I should NOT put any neutral into any of section at the back of the switch, they need to b joined separately

 

[goasis]

Just want to say thanks for the input, this has been driving me mad today.
so as a general consensus I should NOT put any neutral into any of section at the back of the switch, they need to b joined separately

Correct

 

[brianmoooore]

Your switch is now scrap. It should be binned and a new one obtained.

 

[telectrix]

Your switch is now scrap. It should be binned and a new one obtained.

they don't like it up 'em, mr. mainwaring.

 

[ipf]

A very good reason why we have electricians, I'd say.

 

[littlespark]

The general consensus is, yes... you don’t connect a neutral to any part of the switch.... except one brand of switch that have now included a spare terminal marked loop, which is where the neutral goes.
just adds to any confusion.