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Thanks for your replies securespark. The shown wiring is exactly how it came out of the old lampholder. The earth's, and reds remained unchanged from old to new and vice versa. While I wouldn't be happy keeping the wires as they were with nicks and a melted connector, I tested the new fitting...

All the nicks, and the melted block were in the original fitting, which looks to be at least 20 years old, if not more. No fuses blew, and the MCB remained on. The buzzing and flickering made me switch the light off quickly. Thanks, Dave.

Thanks for the replies

The fitting is new, but I guess that's definitely a possibility. I'll try a replacement

Hi, I'm fairly competent with simple household electrics, swapping things, adding a light or socket, but what appeared to be a simple swap has made me rethink my electrical abilities! The old fitting was a simple bayonet lampholder, wiring shown below: 2 black cables into the fitting, 2 reds...

Can anyone even have a guess?

Hi all, My boiler has started making an unusual noise, I'm sure its coming from the pump. I've attached a video, hopefully someone knows what this noise is! Its a Baxi Combi 80 Eco, and the pump is a Grundfos UP 15-50 AO. Thanks! Dave.