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Hi I just need to fit a new fitting in the downstairs toilet. I'm a bit bemused by the large number of wires going into and coming out of the current fitting. Could anybody give me a clue on how to wire this to the new fitting? I have attached photos of both the new light and the...

Hi I want to replace a light fitting with a nice new shiny spotlight-not sure how to wire this and naturally don't want to get this wrong!! I have attached the link to photos of the current fitting and the new light-all help would be greatly appreciated!! :D Many thanks...

Unfortunately not....is there an easy way to id which is the switch cable? I thought it was meant to have a little marker on it? :oops:

Hi I want to replace a ceiling light....I undid the ceiling rose and have three mains. I'm guessing one is 'in', one goes to the light fitting and one continues the loop. I'm not certain how to connect....can anybody help!! I have uploaded some photos to give you some idea!! Thanks...

Cheers Everybody for your advice I have bought a new back box when I bought the switch.....but thanks again for the tip. I'll be back if I have any more problems. I have to say...this is a very good site!! I will be using it again...I have just moved into a house so DIY will be with me...

Thanks Chaps for that.....can I just be clear about the common wires? On my current switch I have two common wires....I am guessing one in and one out?? Do the other three red wires control the lights? The new switch (incidentally a two way which I did not need!) has a slot for a common...

Hi This is my first time so please bear with me!! :D I have a 3 gang light switch (one way) which I want to replace with a 3 gang dimmer switch. The switch controls two wall lights, two spotlights and a light by the woodburner. When I removed the light switch I was rather confused...