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I would label the cables clearly and indelibly e.g. with P-Touch flags, maybe even stick a label in the backbox saying what has been done, and connect line to load and vice versa. If you do decide to extend, and Wagos don't fit nicely, don't rely on commodity grade yellow crimps (which would be smallest). Use proper ones with a published spec, and make sure the tool suits.
 
You could also put a sticker on the cu stating that the cooker connections are reversed at the switch.
 
Anyone else come across shower pull switches with the neon permanently on ? I see this fairly regularly - not my work before the site smarties get going. :rolleyes:
 
I am now very tempted to erase the embossed markings, and re-mark both the rear of the plate and the cables.

BUT... what is the score on ignoring manufacturers own wiring diagram and instructions? Are we allowed to simply say "we understand switches so it's reasonable to reconfigure this one"?
 
Deuce,you seem to be making this very minor issue into something which it is not. liability for any future accident or occurrence regards the very basic wiring of a DP switch

In the electrical world there will be times when following manufacturers guidance is important enough to make it a priority,this is not one of those occasions
There has been numerous posts with sensible actions that can be taken,just pick one and go with it,the issue will never come back to bite,I can say with confidence
 
Deuce,you seem to be making this very minor issue into something which it is not. liability for any future accident or occurrence regards the very basic wiring of a DP switch

In the electrical world there will be times when following manufacturers guidance is important enough to make it a priority,this is not one of those occasions
There has been numerous posts with sensible actions that can be taken,just pick one and go with it,the issue will never come back to bite,I can say with confidence

You see, I have been quite frank about the fact I am not qualified, but I am confident and competent in what is safe, or not safe. But as I'm not a professional working day in day out, I will never have the same sense of what is generally acceptable or expected - so thank you for the clarity, it was much needed and much appreciated!!

On a mechanical level I never saw any danger in wiring the switch the other way - it really was just a question about what convention dictates as acceptable.

I'll re-label and fit the switch tomorrow, and think on it no more :)

And thank you also to everyone else that has replied!
 

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