The first I managed without too much of a promlem but was flumoxed when I came to do downstairs as it is old wiring (different colours) and it is 2 way gang switch. Any advice?
2006-10-11 06:56:02 · 10 answers · asked by soul_lovesearcher 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
4 wires lead in to the old switch. Red, black, yellow and blue in a vertical line. There is only space for 3 to the new switch and they are placed 1 at the top and 2 at bottom beside each other. Common at top and 1 way and 2 way at bottom. I think US fittings must be different because there is no silver or brass colourings anywhere.
2006-10-11 07:40:34 · update #1
see if this helps
good luck
http://www.diynot.com/pages/el/el029.php
2006-10-11 06:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by david429835 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they are single pole switches and not three ways then the wire color is really unimportant. Just be sure to hook the wires to the new switches in the same manner they are attached to the existing switches. You will probably note that the old switch and the new have one wire connected to a brass terminal side and one to a silver terminal. Attache them the same way on the new ones and all will be well. Of course, make sure power is off.
2006-10-11 14:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by Letsee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just copy the way the one you took off was connected.
There's a 1 way switch, a 2 way switch, a 2 gang switch (usually only made as 2 way) But there's no such thing as a 2 way gang switch! What did you mean, 2 way or 2 gang.
2006-10-11 14:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are obviously an amateur and I am pleased that the Government introduced new laws to stop people like you from putting YOUR life and the lives of others at risk. Get a qualified electrician.
2006-10-11 20:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by Sandee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the government has brought in new laws about doing electrical work
you could be about to put yourself and your family in danger as well as breaking the law
FIND A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
ask friends, neighbours for recommendations
your lives are worth more than the money it will cost you!!
2006-10-11 19:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safety first as always!! Before you fiddle with any wires make sure you are stood in a bucket of water!
2006-10-11 14:00:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an electrician in! Electricity is too dangerous to muck about with.
2006-10-11 14:03:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do know if you do it yourself and burn your house down your ins will be null and void new laws came in to force this year i believe get a qualified electrician in it will be cheaper in the long run
2006-10-11 14:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire a pro it could be dangerous to atempt yourself
2006-10-11 14:32:26 · answer #9 · answered by Marc D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a sparky in like your meant to
2006-10-11 14:04:04 · answer #10 · answered by dublover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋