ONE WAY LIGHTING CIRCUIT MODIFIED FOR TWO WAY SWITCHING.

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Here are some helpful diagrams that show how lighting operating on a one way switch can be changed relatively easily for two way switch operation. Turn off the consumer unit and remove the appropriate circuit fuse / miniature circuit breaker first before working on any electrical circuit, once the cable is installed make the connections to the two way switches as shown. Fig 1 and fig 2 show the original switch connected with original (old colours, twin Red and earth) switch-wires and the additional two way switch linked with cable in the new colours, which in the case of three core and … [Read more...]

REPLACING A CEILING ROSE

All diagrams in this post can be 'clicked on' to enlarge and can then be printed out if required. Replacing a ceiling rose is a job that can be carried out by a competent DIYer, but as always if you are not confident use the services of an electrician. Tools required :- Side cutters (snips), an insulated medium size screwdriver, an insulated terminal screwdriver, wire strippers, marker pen and either test lamps or a meter to confirm the electrical supply to the ceiling rose is isolated. Start by switching off the consumer unit and removing the appropriate circuit fuse / miniature … [Read more...]