Wiring a light switch ?

flynnboy

Hi

I would be really grateful if someone could help.

I have a two-way light switch that I want to wire for one-way use. There are x3 terminals numbered 1 - 2 - 3 Can someone please tell me where I connect the live and neutral wires ?

As for the earth I have another problem. The back of the plastic wall mounting box has x2 places identified by the earth symbol but there are no metal fittings to attach the earth to in fact no way I can see of attaching the earth at all. Does anyone know how I can connect the earth ?

Thanks very much for any help

shocko2009

put the live into the common them the switch wire into the terminal marked 1

shocko2009

the earths are connected to the box thats in the wall as for neutrals there shouldnt be any1

flynnboy

shocko2009 wrote: »

put the live into the common them the switch wire into the terminal marked 1

There is no terminal marked 'common' only 1 - 2 - 3

2011

From your question I am assuming that you have little or no electrical experience (no offence intended). For that reason I will suggest this simple solution:

There are only 3 connections and you have only 2 wires. The two wires do not go into the same connection, so try all possible combinations (there are only a few). BTW more than one combination will work!

P.S. Turn off the power first!

flynnboy

2011 wrote: »

From your question I am assuming that you have little or no electrical experience (no offence intended). For that reason I will suggest this simple solution:

There are only 3 connections and you have only 2 wires. The two wires do not go into the same connection, so try all possible combinations (there are only a few). BTW more than one combination will work!

P.S. Turn off the power first!

Hi

I did just that and have it working. I was just a little worried that if I got it wrong I might blow something, but all is well.

Thanks

2011

No bother