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Hi all, I bought a metal second hand light fitting (probably B&Q) and upon closer inspection, it seems the previous owner just cut off the 2nd Earth wire leaving a stubby useless end of wire. Any ideas on how to fix this and what the parts are called? Please see attached photos. No instructions...

Removed a light fitting previously fitted by a qualified electrician. (I'm a rookie who knows the basics). Saw a couple of unidentified wires poking through and pulled them out to take a look. Is it ok to have these tucked up not far behind the wires I will be using for a light fitting? (Two...

Hi, is there anyone who could provide a diagnosis? I have 3 LED lightbulbs in the bathroom light fitting. Last night all 3 were glowing... the only thing that has changed is that on that same evening I fitted a new light fitting on the landing on the same floor of the house. (LED bulbs in new...

Hi, I'm sorry if I sound stupid, but I have searched and searched and I cannot find any info in how to find out which wire is which using a multimeter on a light fitting with cables that are unidentified. I've fit light fittings before and I have enough knowledge to change them, but I just can't...

Hi everyone, Hoping to get some advice please. Bought a brand new light fitting and the cables are unmarked. One obvious green and yellow Earth on the light fitting itself, but three other wires that are clear with 2 slight colour indicators. One appears to have a yellow thread running through...

Hi all, Please can someone advise me? This is how the current ceiling pendant light is attached. For some reason there are two Earths attached to the current pendant. As you can see there are 3 wires and one Earth wire attached to the metal of the light fitting itself. (First 2 pics) Brand new...

Here are some photos of the tap I have in my kitchen. Why the heck are the pipes sealed in?! I can't get underneath to check the connections and right now after having changed the ceramic cartridges, my tap base has become wobbly. I can't get underneath to tighten anything. A plumber previously...

Hi everyone, Wondering if anyone can help? I have no Earth wire in the new light fitting I'm trying to put up, which I suppose is fine because it must be double insulated? (It has the double square - please see photo with Maison sticker). I thought this would be an easy job, but there are a...