Recent content by Amateur diyer

Hi, yes that looks correct. Not rocket science but I was still unsure and shaken by the tripping of the fuse when earth and neutral touched...which my neighbour had exactly the same...both of us had our downstairs circuit off but I guess if there was enough residual voltage in it could trip a...

Hi, thanks for people's help. Had an electrician come and his visit taught me two things. One, is that I am probably more than competent to do the job myself, and all I was lacking was confidence. Two, is that a flashy website does not prove an electrician's competence. He told me he would do...

Thank you for your reply. I understand in principle, and i understand your diagram to some extent with regards to the switch live wire. I won't lie, I am still not 100% so did actually contact a spark to physically show me. I've never been taught this stuff, never had the opportunity to teach...

Hi all. Thank you for your replies. Here is the switch photos as best as I can take them.

I fitted another light to the other ceiling fitting, simply live, neutral and earth so easy job. I can't get a picture of the switch at the moment though so I can't be sure the triple goes back to the switch.

Hi, yes there are two lights in the room controlled by one panel, two switches. With this one disconnected the other light fitting does not work so I have assumed end of loop.

Hi all, This is probably one of the most annoying requests ever but just want some advice with regards to fitting a new light fixture. I unscrewed my plastic rose pendant when I moved into my new build, and took a photo ready to fit my new metal light fitting. Fast forward three months and I...