light switch problem

downshifter98

Hi all

I have a double dimmer switch operating living room ceiling light and also kitchen light (open plan room) - yesterday the living room light stopped working (not bulb!) so I swapped around connections on switch and it then worked but kitchen didn't so I guessed it must be a switch problem (over 20 years old) - I've now bought a replacement non-dimmer switch but this has (2 x) 3 connections (L1,com,L2) and all I have hanging from the wall is red and black wires x 2 (for each light?) - so I'm not sure how to re-connect - also the remaining downstairs lights on the same circuit refuse to work with no switch connected! I have a feeling that I need a different type of switch....any ideas please!!

Downshifter98

baldelectrician

Can't give specific advice (as to what wires go where) for legal reasons.

But you could try HERE or HERE

downshifter98

Hi baldelectrician

Thanks for tips - managed to sort it; fuse had blown! Not sure why, as it was OK before changing the wall switch, but easily fixed for a change

regards Downshifter98