Please help! I've just moved into a new house and have an electrical problem. Most of the lights in the house work perfectly, however there are a pair of spot lights in the hall which will not work. Whatever position the switch is in, there is no light.
I've had the switch off the wall to check there are no lose wires. I've also bought 2 new bulbs. When I partially unscrew one of the bulbs, the other one produces a dim flicker. There is also a security light outside the house which shows no sign of life, even though I've tried new bulbs.
I'm wondering if the problem may be related to some wires which are poking out of the wall nearby. It appears they were once connected to a wall light which has since been removed. There is a red wire (which i believe is live) and a black wire, and also an earth wire which has been cut short.
The bare red and black wire ends are currently kept apart by a plastic block.
Is it possible this is why the nearby ceiling lights will not work? What would happen I connect the black and red wires together.
Hope this makes sense. Any suggestions gratefully received!
