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by sophie716
Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:38 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled

I can only add that the earth wire in the switch box was an entirely separate cable and was not attached to anything.
by sophie716
Fri Nov 01, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled

Hi Ericmark, After being so helpful, I thought you might be interested to hear the outcome of our ceiling light. We had an electrician call last week to have a look at the problem. He had a scope light with a little screen which he put up through the ceiling hole but unfortunately couldn't see where...
by sophie716
Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled

Hi Ericmark,

What a great comprehensive reply. Yes we have considered the possibility of plastering, just in case!

Your comments have been really useful and I must thank you very much for your time.

Regards,

Beryl
by sophie716
Sun Oct 20, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled

Thank you Ericmark, for your further input. It's so good of you to take the trouble in responding. My husband and I have talked for many hours about this problem and the best way to get it fixed. I must say, the thought of removing carpets and floor boards, horrifies me! Making a bigger hole in the ...
by sophie716
Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:37 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled

Thank you ericmark for your reply. Yes the ceiling rose was removed 7 years ago when the house was built and the new light fitting was installed with the usual metal bracket screwed into the ceiling. It was neatly done and we haven't had any problems until now. However, the wires are quite short (pr...
by sophie716
Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Re: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled

Thank you Ericmark for your reply. Yes the original ceiling rose was removed just after the house was built, and a light fitting was fitted with the usual bracket screwed to the ceiling. This has been in placed and used lightly, for the past 7 years. Thank you for the information about borrowed neut...
by sophie716
Fri Oct 18, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Ceiling Light Problem Works When Wires Are Wiggled

Our house is less than 7 years old. A little used ceiling light in the lounge is not working. I have checked the wiring in the switch box and all looks OK. I have taken down the 5 branch light fitting and connected a a single bulb fitting to make it easier to manage. When I wiggle the wires from the...
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