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2 way landing light switch wiring problem
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<blockquote data-quote="kpfran" data-source="post: 535206" data-attributes="member: 35721"><p>Hi Dave,</p><p>The original circuit before the timer was installed was a conventional 2 way system, with a light on the landing being controlled by a 2 way switch at both the bottom and top of the stairs.</p><p>As I didn't fit the timer switch myself ( not being an electrician ) I can't help with your query.However with the timer installation the system still worked as 2 way.There was also a timer switch fitted in the master bedroom at the same time and this also worked as a 2 way,the timer switch being by the bedroom door and the 2 way above the bed.</p><p>The only time the timer switches stopped working as 2 way was when I replaced bulbs with these modern low energy light bulbs.</p><p>This is why I have had to replace the timer switches back to a conventional 2 way light switch.</p><p>As I say I'm no electrician hence why I came on here looking for help.</p><p>I can only assume that the blue wires were disconnected when the timer's were fitted and by reconnecting them as advised in the new conventional 2 way switches everything is now working as it should,both with the landing light and in the bedroom.</p><p>Thanks to the two gentlemen for their advice and sorting out my problem.</p><p>Hopefully they might be able to answer your question.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kpfran, post: 535206, member: 35721"] Hi Dave, The original circuit before the timer was installed was a conventional 2 way system, with a light on the landing being controlled by a 2 way switch at both the bottom and top of the stairs. As I didn't fit the timer switch myself ( not being an electrician ) I can't help with your query.However with the timer installation the system still worked as 2 way.There was also a timer switch fitted in the master bedroom at the same time and this also worked as a 2 way,the timer switch being by the bedroom door and the 2 way above the bed. The only time the timer switches stopped working as 2 way was when I replaced bulbs with these modern low energy light bulbs. This is why I have had to replace the timer switches back to a conventional 2 way light switch. As I say I'm no electrician hence why I came on here looking for help. I can only assume that the blue wires were disconnected when the timer's were fitted and by reconnecting them as advised in the new conventional 2 way switches everything is now working as it should,both with the landing light and in the bedroom. Thanks to the two gentlemen for their advice and sorting out my problem. Hopefully they might be able to answer your question. [/QUOTE]
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