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New switch has an earth terminal in the back box and COM, 1 WAY, 2 WAY on the switch. My power in and pond pump have live, neutral and earth wires, what goes where please?
Discuss I'm trying to replace an old outdoor switch for a pond pump and need some advice please? in the DIY Electrical Advice area at ElectriciansForums.net
That's a light switch, you'll want this;Hi, the switch description is
BG Electrical IP66 Rated Outdoor
2-Way Weatherproof Switch, 20AX
A switch designed for outdoor use to withstand all types of weather with an IP66 rating. The 2-way switch from BG Electrical Storm range, has a LED indicator light which depending on the wiring blanking caps, can be wired to illuminate on or off.
OK, sorry if I'm being thick here but if I connect the L in to COM and the live out (pump) to 1Way and then connect N to N and E to E using connectors, will that work?That's a light switch, you'll want this;
BG Electrical WP53-01 Weatherproof Outdoor Switched Fused Connection Unit, IP66 Rated, 13 Amp https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006GAI2LM/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_PJXM0EC8ZRQZHSAMFAG0?psc=1
It's not a question of whether it will work, it's a question of tht device being suitable for the task.OK, sorry if I'm being thick here but if I connect the L in to COM and the live out (pump) to 1Way and then connect N to N and E to E using connectors, will that work?
I'll buy the one you recommended, many thanks for your advice.It's not a question of whether it will work, it's a question of tht device being suitable for the task.
The item you have is only designed to switch 1 conductor, by contrast a plug socket or fused connection unit switches multiple conductors.
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