Hi
I wanted to replace a single light-bulb in a large 2 compartment loft with 2 fluorescent tubes (2 x 58W).
I purchased 1mm*2 grey wiring (max 18W) from a local DIY store which indicated it was correct for lighting circuits.
I then laid separate wiring from where the existing light was located to the locations of the 2 fluorescent lights. I then wired these in correctly.
I then removed the light bulb and the holder to replace this with a 20A adaptor. The existing wire to the switch consist of 2-core (red & black). the new wiring is Blue, brown and earth.
I followed the wiring diagram given on the packaging but of course I cannot connect an earth from the switch as there is none.
I guess this is because the switch wiring and all the lighting circuits on the same circuit for the mains box was probably installed in the 1960s.
I am not able to switch on the fluorescent lights. Nothing happens when I depress the switch.
Is this because there is no earth for the switch?
If so, how do I solve this problem without spending squillions on an electrician to require all the lighting circuits on the upstairs of my home?
I uploaded a picture of the circuit diagram and a photo of my wiring to my album named "Lighting". Sorry these had to be taken on my mobile so they are not the best quality.
Help and advice would be very much appreciated!
I wanted to replace a single light-bulb in a large 2 compartment loft with 2 fluorescent tubes (2 x 58W).
I purchased 1mm*2 grey wiring (max 18W) from a local DIY store which indicated it was correct for lighting circuits.
I then laid separate wiring from where the existing light was located to the locations of the 2 fluorescent lights. I then wired these in correctly.
I then removed the light bulb and the holder to replace this with a 20A adaptor. The existing wire to the switch consist of 2-core (red & black). the new wiring is Blue, brown and earth.
I followed the wiring diagram given on the packaging but of course I cannot connect an earth from the switch as there is none.
I guess this is because the switch wiring and all the lighting circuits on the same circuit for the mains box was probably installed in the 1960s.
I am not able to switch on the fluorescent lights. Nothing happens when I depress the switch.
Is this because there is no earth for the switch?
If so, how do I solve this problem without spending squillions on an electrician to require all the lighting circuits on the upstairs of my home?
I uploaded a picture of the circuit diagram and a photo of my wiring to my album named "Lighting". Sorry these had to be taken on my mobile so they are not the best quality.
Help and advice would be very much appreciated!