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by paul1968
Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:01 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Fitting a replacement ceiling light
Replies: 8
Views: 4010

Hi Spark, imeediate problem solved as in I have indentified and marked the correct wiring. I did have a problem with it to start with but I sorted that by putting a new battery in the tester (which in itself was brand new!!). Anyway I have wired up the fitting as per the project and the light comes ...
by paul1968
Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:13 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Fitting a replacement ceiling light
Replies: 8
Views: 4010

Hi Sparx. Bingo! Yes I made what appears to be the classic error and did not note the wiring. However, possibly in my defence, the light that was fitted had 3 spot lights and each cable went to one of the lights and none were marked as being from the circuit. I am trying to replace it with a single ...
by paul1968
Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Fitting a replacement ceiling light
Replies: 8
Views: 4010

Thanks for your post Kbrownie, possibly explains Sparx reply!! I was (i hope) following the instructions on the project page for changing a light fitting! I tried to copy and paste so you can see what it refers to but couldn't. It says to check which is the wiring for the circuit and which is for th...
by paul1968
Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Fitting a replacement ceiling light
Replies: 8
Views: 4010

[quote="sparx"]O.M.G![/quote] Is that for me as I have asked a stupid question and should put down the screw driver and back away from the electrics now :) or the situation. Either way a bit more info please sparx. This is my first house and my first go at something like this. I don't want...
by paul1968
Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Fitting a replacement ceiling light
Replies: 8
Views: 4010

Fitting a replacement ceiling light

Hi, I'm sure this question has been asked before somewhere but i'm new to this and i've come across a problem.... I've followed the instructions on the site and have got as far as testing the wires to see which one is the circuit. However none register a current so i'm not sure if I am doing somethi...
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