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    Installing a new light fitting and can't identify the cables

    Since I was running out of daylight and being pestered for food by two small children, I risked it and wired it as above It all seems to be working O.K. but I think thats more by luck than judgement. Many thanks for all your help!
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    Installing a new light fitting and can't identify the cables

    Unearthed one that I bought (from Maplins) a few months ago. Just reading upon how to use it. Thanks again. +++++++++++++++++ I think I've got it! - but can I just check before I blow all the downstairs lights. I'm getting a fluctuating resistance reading on one of the cables when the...
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    Installing a new light fitting and can't identify the cables

    Thanks for the prompt reply. I'm aware the diagram does not have two reds as the diagram is identical to the situation in my room but without the helpful annotation. The two reds comment came from reading lots of other postings to see if I could work it out for myself before bothering the...
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    Installing a new light fitting and can't identify the cables

    I'm trying to fix a new light fitting. I thought it would be straight forward (don't you always) as it is a central rose with one simple on off switch. I was surprised to find 3 cables all with red black and earth wires. From reading some of the other postings I've gleaned (I think) that two of...
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