Probably a simple question to answer but currently eluding me. I am trying to replace a 3 gang (1 way) switch which operates a lounge light, a porch light (internal) and an external light. All of which has been working in the distant past.
I removed the old lightswitch which had a number of link wires on it, and disposed of it. However the new switch has no link wires and I have misplaced the wire order from the old one.
I have the standard 3 gang options:
COM L1 L2 COM
L1 L2 COM L1 L2
The wires concerned are: (all earths are omitted - happy with where they go)
From the Lounge Light (The only live feed):
Red / Blue / Yellow
From the Porch Light
Red / Black
From the External Light
Red / Black
I have the lounge light working when I connect the Red to COM, Blue to L1, Yellow to L2 (although I know it works without yellow connected or yellow connected to COM or L1 as well.
When I try and connect another light, Red to COM, Black to L1, the additional light does not work. Assuming this is because the switch requires a link from the live feed ?
Over to you experts, what is my next step, other than the obvious answer call an electrician.
I have looked through many forums which refer to 2 way switching, but have noticed a lot of contradictory information. All I need is a simple what goes where, please. Time is of the essence due to temporary departure overseas imminent.
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