Blueworm

Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 2 Location: United Kingdom Thanked: 0 times
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:29 am Post Subject: Installing recessed lights in bedroom! |
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Hi, i am having trouble fitting downlights to my bedroom ceiling. The lights are installed, it\\\'s just the wiring part i need help with.Here\\\'s what was originally fitted...
One bedroom,One light,One single lightswitch.(Red,Black with Red sleeve,Earth)
I would like to fit a double switch in place of the single switch and control my downlights with one switch and the original light with the other.
Can somebody help me with wiring diagrams, information, knowledge(can it be done)  |
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Taylortwocities

Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 4932 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Thanked: 63 times
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:44 am Post Subject: |
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Of course it can be done but you are looking in the wrong place.
Can you tell us how many cables go to the connection plate in the ceiling light. You need to find the live and neutral feed for the lights and they are (sometimes) there.
Look at page 1 of the WIKI - it will show u how its done.
There is no neutral at your light switch. You will need to run a new cable from the light switch to wherever your lighting feed is accessible but you need to find it first! __________________ TTC
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. - F.D.R. |
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Blueworm

Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 2 Location: United Kingdom Thanked: 0 times
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:04 am Post Subject: |
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Thanks for your reply!
I decided to leave it to a sparky as i am very uncertain about electrics!
Thanks again for your reply - Very much appreciated!!
Blueworm. |
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