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by jimelectric
Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:48 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Is this wiring OK??
Replies: 1
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Is this wiring OK??

I have a metal chandelier that has only two wires, they are both white and look a bit like what I can only describe as door bell wiring... Is this wiring OK? would it matter which wire went to the black and red; and would I need to earth the metal frame by taking an earth wire from teh frame to the ...
by jimelectric
Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Fitting a chandelier??
Replies: 3
Views: 3104

Eric, Thanks. I have a black, red and g/y coming from the ceiling. I have been told; "You must ensure that all the green and yellow wires are all connected together. The black and blue wires go together and the red and brown wires go together. It's essential that the whole thing is earthed usin...
by jimelectric
Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Fitting a chandelier??
Replies: 3
Views: 3104

Eric, Thanks. I have a black, red and green/yellow coming from the ceiling. I can not use a ceiling rose as the chandelier has to hang from a hook! I have been told; "You must ensure that all the green and yellow wires are all connected together. The black and blue wires go together and the red...
by jimelectric
Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:58 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Fitting a chandelier??
Replies: 3
Views: 3104

Fitting a chandelier??

I have an 'old' chandelier which came from France(I think). I have a standard ceiling fitting with Black, Red and a Green&yellow wire. The chandelier is metal and has the following wires; Blue, Brown and Green&yellow, plus another green/yellow wire fixed to the metal frame. Can you please te...
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