2 gang 1 way switch replacement

[BorisJ]

It is a waste of money and time to randomly change things without ascertaining if they are faulty.

 

[biggurs]

It is a waste of money and time to randomly change things without ascertaining if they are faulty.

Well it was the easiest thing to do before ascertaining the fault

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Well it was the easiest thing to do before ascertaining the fault

The easier thing to do without proper testing...
would have been just swap the two halves of the switch over..
as you say you knew one half was working...

rather than buying an unnecessary part.

 

[biggurs]

The easier thing to do without proper testing...
would have been just swap the two halves of the switch over..
as you say you knew one half was working...

rather than buying an unnecessary part.

The unnecessary part was £1.78 from tool station. Wow!

 

[peterspurs]

Wow People are only trying to help

 

[biggurs]

I've attached a pic.. I want to test with my multimeter. Where do I attach red and and where do I attach the black please on the lamp socket. Thanks

 

[Fleeting]

It is not a good idea for anyone to suggest how you use a multimeter to test, it isn't a safe method especially in unskilled hands.

 

[biggurs]

It is not a good idea for anyone to suggest how you use a multimeter to test, it isn't a safe method especially in unskilled hands.

Ok thanks I promise I'll have my rubber gloves on and I still remember my A level Physics ... op amps etc fair enough. Thanks to everyones input and help

 

[Fleeting]

It isn't rubber gloves you may need nor should it be taken lightly go and find an electrician.

 

[Mike P]

I think it’s probably missing the neutral. Either end in the switch or fitting probably screwed down onto the insulation.

 

[biggurs]

I think it’s probably missing the neutral. Either end in the switch or fitting probably screwed down onto the insulation.

Thanks

 

[roys]

Where about roughly in the country are you, you never know if you are near one of us you might get a visit on the way past