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Thanks, it should be using the upstairs lighting circuit -- I was confusing terminology there -- though I shouldn't make any assumptions. I imagine if this is the case then each light fixture should be connected to a junction box/switch through a single light cable so that all I need to do is...

Thanks for the advice -- no kids or animals fortunately. I'm happy to completely detach/isolate any other fixtures on that ring temporarily. I'm just looking for a safe temporary solution for 'disabling' the wiring to that light fixture so that we can continue with decorating the room, before...

I won't be back at the property for a number of days so will have to get back to you on that for an image of the two. The consumer unit is a Memera 2000 RCD ... could well be this one (https://willrose-electrical.co.uk/product/mem-rcd-80-amp-30ma-double-pole-80a-rccb-memera-2000-a80he-new/) ...

Thanks for your response! Admittedly, I haven't bought this yet. I was going to get this non-contact one from Fluke (https://www.screwfix.com/p/fluke-ac-non-contact-voltage-detector-pen-1000v-ac/85949), but now looking at the reviews perhaps not. Please do advise what the appropriate device...

Hello all, First off, apologies if this question is the very basics and has been answered several times. As a novice to DIY, I just wanted to double check that my planned approach to dismantling a light fixture is the safest/correct approach -- I just can't seem to find anything clear on...