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2 way 2 gang wiring - both lights won’t turn on at the same time
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.49 PM
Does anyone know what the issue could be? Both lights turn on and off but only if the other switch next to it for the other light is off and both lights won’t turn on at the same time. The wires are different colours on each switch - one brown, grey and black and on the other side it’s red, yellow, blue and black. Thanks
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JMA Electrical
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
You will need an electrician to come and test the cables and put it right I'm afraid. No one can talk you through this over the phone or on this message page.
Answered7 June 2020
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KNelectrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
Well it looks like you've got proper crap not instalation. Get local electrician to sort it out.
Answered6 June 2020
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Tony marshall
Rating: 5 out of 5
copy the wiring at the other 2 switches which connect to the problem switch
Answered7 June 2020
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K G Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi louise. It sounds to me like when the initial installation was terminated they have got the permanent live and the switched lives mixed up. So when one light switch is off it no longer has a permanent live to power the other light. It is a easy issue to solve with no damage. I would be happy to sort it for you if you would like to
Have a nice day.
Answered7 June 2020
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iPower Electrical Contractor
Rating: 5 out of 5
Probably the connection in one of the swicth is mess up or 1 of the cable could get diconnected
Thanks
Answered7 June 2020
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