Started to do a little decorating and the light switch is looking a little tired so though I'd renew it however, I am a bit puzzled (doesn't take much btw). The switch is only for a 3 way light.
The light switch in question is quite old and on removing the screws I can see two red wires the earth is in the metal back box. There are just two screw holes (top and bottom) with one of the said red wires in each hole. The only markings I can see is that the screw hole at the top has top printed on it.
The new switch I have has 3 screw holes, one at the top - think it says Lcom above it? The other screw holes are at the bottom and labelled L1 and L2.
So the question is which holes do I use or can I get another switch that is just like the old one? Perhaps just leave well alone?
The light switch in question is quite old and on removing the screws I can see two red wires the earth is in the metal back box. There are just two screw holes (top and bottom) with one of the said red wires in each hole. The only markings I can see is that the screw hole at the top has top printed on it.
The new switch I have has 3 screw holes, one at the top - think it says Lcom above it? The other screw holes are at the bottom and labelled L1 and L2.
So the question is which holes do I use or can I get another switch that is just like the old one? Perhaps just leave well alone?
