Hi there, I was wondering if anyone was able to offer any advice on my problem. I have just moved into a new house and there was 2 recessed spotlights in the hallway which didn't work. There was a double switch on the wall which I assume is to contol these spots however I would have guessed that one switch would control both, so I am unsure as to what the other switch is for. I took the spots out and realised that that they were low voltage although I couldn't see a transformer. I replaced the spots with mains voltage spots and also replaced the double switch re-wiring exactly as I found it. The switch has 3 sets of wires going into it each consisting of a red live, black neutral and an earth. 1 live goes to the common on one side with a bridging red wire to the other common, the other 2 live go to L2 on each side, the 3 black neutral are linked together with a juntion box 2 on one side and 1 on the other and all the earth are earthed to the light box. I am waiting on a friend coming with a multimeter coming round to see if there is a current running through it. Until such time has anyone got any ideas, any help would be much appreciated. I have taken pictures however have been unable to upload due to my tempremental laptop. Thanks, Brian
Wiring on a double switch???
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It would appear to be wired logically.
It's impossible to say from here what the switches operate.
There may be a transformer in the light fitting.
If there is obviously wont work with 240V lamp.
You definitely need your friend and his meter.
It's impossible to say from here what the switches operate.
There may be a transformer in the light fitting.
If there is obviously wont work with 240V lamp.
You definitely need your friend and his meter.
Normally a two gang switch in the hall would suggest lighting for hall and landing(assuming you have a landing) But not always the case. Do you have any outside lighting or if a bungalow a loft space with hatch above?
As far as the hall lights are concerned I would suggest a little more investigation, you should not be putting 240V lamps on to 12V transformers, if you had 12V lamps in original, I would assume that you have transformer(s) within the ceiling void and they have either packed up or a connection has become loose.
As far as the hall lights are concerned I would suggest a little more investigation, you should not be putting 240V lamps on to 12V transformers, if you had 12V lamps in original, I would assume that you have transformer(s) within the ceiling void and they have either packed up or a connection has become loose.
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That you thought 230V lamps would work on a 12V supply does not say anything reassuring about your basic understanding and competence....
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