Recent content by JAMESWRIGHT2004

Excellent, thanks. Yes this wasn't rewired as it was just the garage light loop, it was tested and and all fine. That couldn't be said about a lot of the rest of the house....... Is there a simple way to check if the sleeved wire is switched live? Just to be 100% sure? Or are we saying we are...

Hi, I have used a digital multimeter just to measure the voltage output of the pair of wires. Yes it was originaly on a ceiling rose. All you have written makes sense and looks like this is what I have. The black was sleeved and came from the perminant live red 3 core wire. With the...

Do you think its OK/safe for me to use a seperate connection block for the two reds as long as they are insulated well? I'm assuming that there are a lack of connections because it isnt comprehensive enough on the fitting to do this.

First of all Hi, this is my first post and possibly not my last. Now I'm not a complete idiot when it comes to DIY, but mostly building, tiling, plumbing etc. But I'm never sure with electrics. So I thought I'd run it past you guys before I do anything stupid. Now, I have had a look at you...