wrote:
Brian wrote:
Nate Nagel wrote:
Brian wrote:
I am trying to replace a light switch and have removed the old
switch and am having troubles deciding where the 4 wires go on the
back of the new switch.I have 2 red & 2 black The back of the
switch has 4 holes. One at the top has a plastic cross over it & I
suppose that means I don't use it To the right it says common to
the left it says loop & the last on on the bottom in the middle is
unmarked.
The existing wires seem to want to go as follows; 2 black are
together & want to be on the left (loop) I think.
I guess the 2 reds are the switch wires.Am I correct in thinking 1
goes to common & the other to the unmarked bottom

Thanks
Brian


Is this a 4-way light switch? (that is, is it one of more than two
switches that control the same light?) I'm guessing yes, from your
description. It also sounds like you've purchased a 3-way as a
replacement; that won't work.

nate

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Thanks for the responses to my query.
It is only a single switch (only runs 1 light.
The switch I purchased is a common architrave type switch by Clipsal


You have too many wires for a normal single light switch and the wire
colors are odd.

Note: this is in Australia ....

Get an electrician in there! You're completely lost and taking chances you
don't need to take.

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