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Hi all,
I got myself in a bit of a mess when I moved into my current house. We have wall sockets flush mounted into the splash-backs in the kitchen. Above these we obviously have wall units under which I wanted to mount a long strip light with a switch right next to it.
I removed tiles above mains socket, chased a length of twin and earth in and connected a switch right next to the light .. and on to the light.
Switched the supply back on and basked in the glow of my new lighting. Then hit the switch to turn it off and the switch blew, also shorting the RCD at the consumer unit.
There are so many ways to call me an idiot. Try to be imaginitive
Obviously taken a wrong turn with my wiring. Any pointers? Want to see a photo?
Help would be very much appreciated.
I got myself in a bit of a mess when I moved into my current house. We have wall sockets flush mounted into the splash-backs in the kitchen. Above these we obviously have wall units under which I wanted to mount a long strip light with a switch right next to it.
I removed tiles above mains socket, chased a length of twin and earth in and connected a switch right next to the light .. and on to the light.
Switched the supply back on and basked in the glow of my new lighting. Then hit the switch to turn it off and the switch blew, also shorting the RCD at the consumer unit.
There are so many ways to call me an idiot. Try to be imaginitive
Obviously taken a wrong turn with my wiring. Any pointers? Want to see a photo?
Help would be very much appreciated.