Old switch vs new

[stender]

I have 2 light switches to replace and wanted to check which wires go where as holes are marked differently.

1. is a triple light switch. 1 switch does upstairs light, another does downstairs and porch light, third does nothing. I want to replace like for like but holes are different. See pic. Which go where?

2. is a single light switch. I assume it goes L1 and L2 like for like and black to N1?


3. Is there any way to get the switch which does nothing to operate the porch light separate to the downstairs light?

 

[333rocky333]

you sure the Reds are drawn right, it is unusual to find the Red and Blues used on a switch to be from seperate cables

Also that bottom right drawing is a DP switch which is not a 2 way light switch like the left drawing

 

[Taylortwocities]

Photos of the actual wiring is much better.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Also:

 

[333rocky333]

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[stender]

 

[stender]

Also:

View attachment 214421

sorry not sure what you are telling me.

 

[sparkwright]

On the triple switch
L = com
L1 = 1 way
L2 = 2 way


As mentioned, the new switch to replace the single switch is wrong, you need a 1 gang 2 way switch.

 

[sparkwright]

Your diagram does not match your photograph.

 

[stender]

Only 2 of the triple ever worked since we moved in. We assumed it may of once worked the porch but that goes on and off with the downstairs hall light. Would like to have it independent so we can leave porch on.

 

[sparkwright]

Send a picture of the wiring at the downstairs hall light.

 

[sparkwright]

Your diagram does not match your photograph.

 

[stender]

Your diagram does not match your photograph.

Yes sorry, not sure how i drew that

 

[stender]

Send a picture of the wiring at the downstairs hall light.

 

[EFLImpudence]

sorry not sure what you are telling me.

You divided the switches (marked the triangles) wrongly.

The 'loop' terminal is just a spare for terminating the Neutrals if you have them at the switch.
It is not part of nor connected to any of the switches.