Light Switching Query!

[Richard Harrod]

Hi
I have a pendant light fitting and two spots. I want them operated off a double light switch. An electrician has installed a single cable out the top of the light switch as first fix which appears to be a 3 core and earth (see photo) when I was expecting to see two cables coming out of the switch, one going to the pendant and one to the spots. I don't understand his explanation (all about switch lines and neutrals!). Is there a way to do it just having a single cable out of the switch box? There are two cables wired into the pendant and another two coming out of the ceiling taped up adjacent to the cable connected in the pendant. One is labelled "feed" and the other "N".

Just wanted to get a view. Your comments would be much appreciated.
Thanks

 

[SparkyChick]

So based on what you've said, I'd use a 3 and earth to the switch. Beyond that, there isn't enough information to provide an answer.

But, I have to ask... why is the electrician not finishing the work off?

 

[buzzlightyear]

why is the electrician not finishing the work off

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[Deleted member 26818]

I can only assume that we have a live feed from the main light down to the switch, with one switched live returning to the main light and the other (once the 2 gang switch is in) switched live will be for the spots.

 

[Strima]

He’s probably had enough of you looking over his shoulder questioning his work. Let him crack on and make the magic happen.

 

[Richard Harrod]

Fair comment, sense of paranoia as the whole project has been a nightmare. Just wanted some degree of assurance that the logic works.

 

[Octopus]

Fair comment, sense of paranoia as the whole project has been a nightmare. Just wanted some degree of assurance that the logic works.

Do you have a written electrical spec?

 

[TJ Anderson]

Fair comment, sense of paranoia as the whole project has been a nightmare. Just wanted some degree of assurance that the logic works.

It can definitely work with just the three core to the switch to operate two light fittings

Why do you have so little faith in your electrician?

 

[Richard Harrod]

All sorted many thanks.

 

[Spoon]

Fair comment, sense of paranoia as the whole project has been a nightmare. Just wanted some degree of assurance that the logic works.

Just read @spinlondon post #4 above. All is fine "once the 2 gang switch is in"

 

[telectrix]

let's hope sparks cleans out all that crap before fitting the 2 gang, and at same time fit correct lengths of earth sleeving.