2 way switch issues

[everlastuk]

Hi guys do my tenants moved out the other day but I noticed the staircase lights ain't working, so I took a pic of the switch in not sure if the old tenant has tampered with the switch, I've tried calling him but he won't answer. Can anyone please tell me if this switch has been wired correctly? I've tried changing the light bulbs and still not working.

Thanks guys

 

[ericmark]

This looks wrong, the two switches seem to be wired in series. But as what should go where, it needs some testing.

 

[mikeyd]

That looks normal to me.
Does the other switch on that faceplate work (I guess it's for the hall light)
If it does then it proves you have power to the switch so you need to look at the other 2 way switch or the light fitting.

 

[securespark]

As Mikey says, that switch looks OK. The feed comes in via one cable and the other wire is the switch wire for the one way light. Meanwhile, the feed is looped to the adjacent switch with a pair of strappers for the two way.

What you need to photo is the wires at the other two way switch, the second switch that operates the staircase light.

 

[everlastuk]

Ok thanks guys really appreciate it I'll take a photo of the upstairs switch when I'm home

 

[securespark]

Cool

 

[everlastuk]

As Mikey says, that switch looks OK. The feed comes in via one cable and the other wire is the switch wire for the one way light. Meanwhile, the feed is looped to the adjacent switch with a pair of strappers for the two way.

What you need to photo is the wires at the other two way switch, the second switch that operates the staircase light.

Sorry about the delay ok so this the pic of the upstairs light

 

[333rocky333]

Looks OK, as previously asked does the one way switch (left one with 2 holes in use) do anything on the other 2 gang switch

 

[securespark]

It could be down to a gammy switch mechanism?

 

[everlastuk]

Looks OK, as previously asked does the one way switch (left one with 2 holes in use) do anything on the other 2 gang switch

No it does nothing, bulbs have been changed on both lights still no good, really confused

 

[everlastuk]

That looks normal to me.
Does the other switch on that faceplate work (I guess it's for the hall light)
If it does then it proves you have power to the switch so you need to look at the other 2 way switch or the light fitting.

No it doesn't work neither of the light switches are working

 

[333rocky333]

No it does nothing, bulbs have been changed on both lights still no good, really confused

That light is where the supply to the switches comes from, post a pic of that

 

[terryplumb]

So both hall and landing lights don't work at all ?
If so have you checked fuses / circuit breakers at the consumer unit / fuse board ?
Have you got any electrical test instruments ?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Both sets of switches, as connected, look as if they potentially could be correct. You need to check at that first switch, if it has a live present, at the twin switch, the terminal which is looped across to the second switch gang.

 

[everlastuk]

So both hall and landing lights don't work at all ?
If so have you checked fuses / circuit breakers at the consumer unit / fuse board ?
Have you got any electrical test instruments ?

Yes correct both lights don't work, I've also checked consumer unit. I have a multimeter in garage somewhere might be a problem finding it I also have a non contact voltage tester pen