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GoArray t1_iu5frpm wrote

Just wait for the electrician.

Single switch, sure. 3 way, eh.. maybe. 4 way not knowing what wires comes from where? Forgetaboutit. 5 way? Uhh..

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scarecrow1985 OP t1_iu5gfzx wrote

Thanks, yeah, i figured it was probably the safest option. I'm an idiot, I should have marked up everything, at least I could have put it back to the way it was 🙄

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GoArray t1_iu5hjga wrote

Yup. Hindsight, etc.

I really don't advise tackling this on your own but I wonder if this is your layout? You'd have to open all the switches to be sure then do a lot of chasing.

https://www.m.electrical101.com/m.4way-switch-wiring-using-nm-cable.html

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scarecrow1985 OP t1_iu5jw82 wrote

Honestly, you'd think that diagram would be it. But somehow the pendant has 11 wires running into it! It's a 'loop' system (Ireland), so maybe that's why it's so crazy. Thanks for looking though, I appreciate it!

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GoArray t1_iu5paf5 wrote

That's pretty common, 8 of those 11 wires are just travelers from one switch the the other, but which 8 and going where? Lol.

Yup, leave it to the belated pro.

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