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by neilybhoy
Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 4 way light wiring
Replies: 8
Views: 5232

I have followed your info, but now have a slightly different problem!! Just to clarify - I have three existing lights and three existing switches, I want to add another light and another switch (that will all work together). What I have done so far is installed a new cable from one of the lights (to...
by neilybhoy
Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:42 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Consumer Unit
Replies: 1
Views: 2541

Consumer Unit

I am installing a new consumer unit for a loft conversion which will be connected to the existing CU down stairs. I am changing the main switch on the new CU for a 63A RCD. The RCD I have bought has 4 terminals - on the top it has 1 and N and on the bottom it has 2 and N. Am I correct to say that I ...
by neilybhoy
Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 4 way light wiring
Replies: 8
Views: 5232

Looked at the ceiling rose diagram below and I am halfway to solving! The new hall light is at the end of the lighting circuit, ie there are no lights next in line, so I have only one live and neutral in and none going out. The new light comes on with all other switches in the circuit but does not s...
by neilybhoy
Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 4 way light wiring
Replies: 8
Views: 5232

4 way light wiring

Hopefully someone can help!! I am trying to add a new light and switch to the new landing of my loft conversion. The current hall lighting has three lights and three switches. The lights have red and black wires in them, and the intermediate switch has yellow, red and brown cables in it. How to I co...
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