Recent content by Furthy34

Ah ok, thanks very much. Either way I have copied the wiring shown in the photo for my new light fitting and everything is working so hopefully all will be ok.

Guys Being a novice, can you explain why I have 4 red and 4 black and 4 earth wires in this ceiling rose instead of the expected 3? There is only one light here but it can be operated by 2 switches. I thought that normally the two switches would be connected so I am wondering if in this case the...

Mine is looped at the light fitting.

Yes Bernard, I know which is switch live but thanks for your concern. There is a lot of instructions on the internet about recognising and marking this etc. when changing a ceiling rose for a modern light fitting. But strangely I could not find any clear information in a situation where the new...

Many thanks John D, very clear answer. Why do some light fittings only require live and neutral with the earth wires just coming in and out via a terminal where the old ceiling rose was?

I have removed a ceiling rose and there are 3 red, 3 black and 3 earth wires and I want to fit a new light fitting. Normally I would connect the wires as shown on many wiring diagrams on the net and end up with a blue and brown wires going to the new light fitting. However, in this case the...