Hi There
I have just replaced a light fitting and light switch with like for like and they wont work. Cunningly, I didnt mark the wires when I took the old fitting and switch off as i thought it was obvious, so here is what I have.
Ceiling fitting
1 Red
1 Black (with red tape)
2 Black
2 Green
Switch
1 Red
1 Black
Now I assumed that I put the Red and the live switched together, the two black together and, dont laugh, ignored the green as they are not long enough anyway.
In the switch I put the red in 'common' and the black in '1 way'.
I turned the power back on and..... nothing!! All the other lights are working fine.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Please dont just reply with 'call an electrician'. Many Thanks.
I have just replaced a light fitting and light switch with like for like and they wont work. Cunningly, I didnt mark the wires when I took the old fitting and switch off as i thought it was obvious, so here is what I have.
Ceiling fitting
1 Red
1 Black (with red tape)
2 Black
2 Green
Switch
1 Red
1 Black
Now I assumed that I put the Red and the live switched together, the two black together and, dont laugh, ignored the green as they are not long enough anyway.
In the switch I put the red in 'common' and the black in '1 way'.
I turned the power back on and..... nothing!! All the other lights are working fine.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Please dont just reply with 'call an electrician'. Many Thanks.