Light Switch wiring problem.

Jay Dee · 19-07-2022 06:06PM #1

Hi,

I am changing some of my existing Light Switches to the Trendi type.

Problem I have is that when I disconnect the light switch wiring I have 4 wires going to 4 connectors.

however the new light switch only has 3 connectors.

Where do I put the 4 wires now ?

I know this is probably Electrical 123,

All help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jay

meath4sam · 19-07-2022 06:21PM

Sounds like you may have a intermediate switch as the existing switch and trying to replace with a 1 gang 2 way, but would need pictures to confirm.

does the light from that switch, switch from an other 2 locations? example stairs landing.

Jay Dee · 20-07-2022 10:42AM

Hi,

Thanks for the information.

yes it does stairs top and bottom.

The inside of the existing wiring is one red wire, one black wire and two Greg wires.

The switch I'm trying to replace it with can only take three wires, one called com and one called L1 and one called L2.

Any good !!!

Thanks

Jay Dee

newirishman · 20-07-2022 10:43AM

Can you post picture of the connectors?

Jay Dee · 20-07-2022 03:45PM

Hi,

I'd prefer if I don't have to post pictures.

Too many toes..

Thanks

Jay

newirishman · 20-07-2022 05:42PM

If there's more than 5 per foot that we definitely want pictures!

Anyways, sure.

Jay Dee · 23-07-2022 10:56AM

Hi,

but does anyone know the answer.

Thanks

Jay

smuggler.ie · 23-07-2022 12:04PM

red, black.... sound like old wiring. Seam like you got wrong switch anyway

See link if it helps

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