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fitting remote controlled switch needing a com wire

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Postby mtdking » Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:35 pm

I have the standard live lighting circuit and earth at the switch BUT the new remote control switch needs a com wire is there any way it can be wired to replace my standard switch ( new switch has 1 x live in 1 x neutral in and 1 x out. :(
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Postby ericmark » Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:59 pm

Simple answer No in most light switches we don't have a neutral. Only way would be to wire to ceiling rose which is why many remotes work directly to light and are built into light fitting not wall mount. Very common with ceiling fan light combo units. Replacing wiring in the wall is only other way.

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Postby mtdking » Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:10 pm

Thanks very much for the advice Eric
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