Recent content by Matt Woodroof

Thanks a lot for your help, and sorry for the DC terminology, my bad. Just to check, when you said: In my wiring, I think it is the 3 x neutrals (black wires) one in a group of two and one on it's own that go to the light fitting, right? The 3 x lines (red wires) are all getting connected...

Hi, wanting to replace a ceiling rose with a 5 x spotlight track from Ikea. Spotlight track is double insulated, so just has positive and neutral connection block. Room has two switches, so 3 cables at current ceiling rose per photo. I think I need to combine the correct lives/neutrals into a...

Agreed, sorry, just that Blup's comment seemed to suggest otherwise... I am guessing it was maybe sarcasm, that doesn't always come across in a forum post! :D

Yes, I said that in my OP, but I think this is a misinformed and incorrect response! That is why I came on here to ask, and several people have agreed - that answer is simply wrong!! Are you suggesting it is correct..?!?!

I replied with a link, but it is awaiting mod approval, maybe that is standard for all posts with links? Don't know when that will happen, if it doesn't, search Amazon for "HOXIYA Retro Wall Lights" and it should come up, 2 x black lights for £55. It is a nice light, and I really can't find...

This is the light. https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07SCKNNLF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It is a nice looking light, and I really can't find anything similar anywhere. If you can find something, I am all ears! But I am now pretty convinced that a rework on it to...

Yes, I totally agree! I was all up for doing the right thing and getting them pulled from Amazon, but I also really need some lights and if these can be made safe, they are my best option. TBH, I am still going to email Amazon to tell them, based on that, they ought to get them pulled. In the...

OK... So I think I could use a torpedo switch: Along with some twin and earth cable, I believe this would then be safe and meet regs. I believe all I need to do is replace the cable from the connector block in the picture back to the plug, and then connect the ground strap on the wall...

I did consider this. Should not have to do this, but it might be worth the hassle as I really can't find anything similar anywhere. The lights have an inline switch which is moulded on, so I wouldn't be able to re-use that. I guess I could buy one... any tips? Would need to be black. Will take a...

Thanks for the replies. Thought so. Pretty shoddy that this is sold like this. Really annoying as the lights are really nice and exactly what I wanted and I can't find anything similar anywhere. All for the want of just fitting a cable with 3 cores they have made the product illegal and very...

Bought a wall light from Amazon which I planned to install plugged in to a mains socket. Went to put it up today, but found there was no earth in the wiring, just live and neutral. The light has a Class 1 label on it, so my understanding is that using it like this would not be OK, earth is...