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The third connector only comes in when you have two way switching - that is one light fixture controlled by two switches. These are commonly found in hallways.
Two way switching can be a bit of a headache to replace the switch, but a regular light switch is simple enough. It just connects the two wires allowing you to join them when you switch on and disconnect them when you switch off.
Anyway, if there's an earth wire, make sure you've earthed the back box. However, if it's a metal face plate switch make sure you connect the earth to that. Metal switches are fashionable now, but many houses don't have earthed wiring to install them properly. If you don't have an earth available you should install only plastic face plate switches which don't require an earth.
Just a plastic one with two wires. So sounds okay. Thanks again.Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies0 -
Is there a joke in there somewhere? :)Hate electrics and wouldn't normally touch them with a barge pole. I guess the fact there there were only two wires in the switch I couldn't really go too far wrong??
No joke, but had you picked the wrong 2 connections in the switch whilst it wouldn't have been dangerous, but it wouldn't have worked either;);)
Take care, and ask before you "dabble" next time would be the safest option, a man should know his limits:D:DI like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
cyclonebri1 wrote: »No joke, but had you picked the wrong 2 connections in the switch whilst it wouldn't have been dangerous, but it wouldn't have worked either;);)
Worst still, if it was a metal faceplate and the live was connected to the earth terminal on the faceplate. That would have been dangerous!If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button!
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Worst still, if it was a metal faceplate and the live was connected to the earth terminal on the faceplate. That would have been dangerous!
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:hypothetical answer, as the OP would be DEAD,:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
cyclonebri1 wrote: »hypothetical answer, as the OP would be DEAD
Unless of course the lighting circuits are protected by an RCD, then he'll still be alive!If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button!0 -
Unless of course the lighting circuits are protected by an RCD, then he'll still be alive!
Shhhhhhh, I'm trying to protect him from himself;);)I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0
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