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Wiring up a light fitting?

I'm trying to wire up a new light fitting. the fitting has an L1, an L2 & a COM - the wiring has a Live, neutral & earth - any advice on wot goes where

Jim Kennedy
July 2008

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Not too sure what you mean - the markings you see are for a two way lighting circuit. With the switch in one position, 'com' is connected to 'L1' - with the switch in the other position, 'com' is connected to 'L2'. Only the live wires are switched here.

John
July 2008

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