3 Core and Earth wire - How does it fit the IKEA Bathroom shelf light?

[docburgess]

Hi,

Recently had a loft extension and a new bathroom. We had new wiring put in (3 core and earth wire) as some circuits are two way.

I have one wire sticking out the wall surplus to requirements so would like to fit the Ikea Godmorgen Light shelf (see link

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/assembly_...ed-cabinet-wall-lighting__AA-475007-9_pub.pdf

The shelf only has 3 inputs (Live, neutral, earth). What do I do with the spare wire from the 3 core plus earth main wire?

Thanks

 

[JohnW2]

The shelf only has 3 inputs (Live, neutral, earth). What do I do with the spare wire from the 3 core plus earth main wire?

Provided there is enough space, put the 'spare wire' into a little bit of connector block and tuck it away somewhere safe.

Kind Regards, John

 

[EFLImpudence]

...and the same at the other end,

OR

put it in the same terminals at both ends with another conductor.

 

[deadshort]

Hi,

Recently had a loft extension and a new bathroom. We had new wiring put in (3 core and earth wire) as some circuits are two way.

I have one wire sticking out the wall surplus to requirements so would like to fit the Ikea Godmorgen Light shelf (see link

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/assembly_...ed-cabinet-wall-lighting__AA-475007-9_pub.pdf

The shelf only has 3 inputs (Live, neutral, earth). What do I do with the spare wire from the 3 core plus earth main wire?

Thanks

Hi, is this going into the bathroom?

DS

 

[docburgess]

Hi DS,

Yes, in a bathroom

 

[docburgess]

Hi everyone,

Just wired it all up. It works - but not with the light switch so it is on all the time?

Any suggestions?

 

[EFLImpudence]

It is presumably connected to the supply line(live) and not the switched line.

You will likely have to alter the wiring in the ceiling rose or wherever it is connected.

 

[docburgess]

Unsure where it is connected?

If I was to ditch the lit shelf and go for a light mirror with an On/Off switch would this work?

Thanks.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Yes.

It still won't be operated by the room light switch, of course.
They'll both be separate.