Wiring 2 way switch seems odd

Johny · Post by **Johny** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:07 pm

I'm replacing one 2-way switch but the existing wiring is different to that advised in the instructions, should I keep the current arrangement or change it? Please help.. Thanks.
Switch 1: Red L1, Yellow L2, Blue L3 (replacing this one)
Switch 2: Blue L1, Yellow L2, Red C

Stoday · Post by **Stoday** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:50 pm

Is there an L4 in your existing switch that's not used?

Johny · Post by **Johny** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:53 pm

No, just the 3.

sparkydude · Post by **sparkydude** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:52 am

Connect it up as per your old switch, there is probably a reason why the person who connected it did this, you might have a problem if the old and new switches are internally different but it will only be with the strapping cables not the common terminal .

Nick