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[mike88]

I have had extra lights fitted under cabinets in kitchen. Electrician (who is now on long holiday) took power from lighting circuit. I've just noticed that the new lights only work when the ceiling lights are turned off. Turn on the ceiling lights and the cabinet lights go off! Do you know what sort of mistake can cause this? Am I in for serious rework of the wiring?

[BLAKEY1963]

[quote="mike88"]I have had extra lights fitted under cabinets in kitchen. Electrician (who is now on long holiday) took power from lighting circuit. I've just noticed that the new lights only work when the ceiling lights are turned off. Turn on the ceiling lights and the cabinet lights go off! Do you know what sort of mistake can cause this? Am I in for serious rework of the wiring?[/quote]

MIKE88
POSSIBLY THE FEED TO CABINENT LIGHTS ON THE OTHER POLE
OF LIGHTSWITCH ( IF A TWO WAY ) , BUT DEPENDS HOW YOUR
ELECTRICIAN DECIDED TO WIRE THEM. U NEED 2 GET HIM BACK !
BLAKEY1963

[mike88]

Is a one way light switch which is why I don't understand. You're right - I need to get the electrician back.