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    WIRING A NEW LIGHT FROM EXSISTING SWITCH



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    Postby ray timperley » Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:55 pm

    CAN I WIRE A NEW LITE FROM A 1WAY 1 GANG SWITCH TO A ONE WAY
    2 GANG SWITCH ?
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    Postby sparx » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:34 pm

    probably not as there is usually only live & switch line, no neutral.
    Switch line may not have been marked as such but don't be fooled by colour!
    If only one cable with just 2 wires (+earth) then no-go!
    must connect to light fitting or power via FCU or plug into local socket.
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