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Thanks again JohnD. Really don't want to appear thick here... probably am tho... If I connect the 'lone' black wire to the live conection, what do I do with the other 3 red wires? And do I leave the other 2 black wires connected together (but seperate from the new light fitting?) thanks,

Thanks John D. Maybe I'm not understanding what you mean, but if I'm right in what you are saying then you mean I should connect the 'lone' black wire to the other 2 black wires? I did try this and the light was on constantly and blew the fuse when I flicked the switch.

I disconeted an old ceiling rose and found 3 red wires and 3 black wires. No earth. They are initally connected as - 3 red wires together in one conection. 2 black wires together in one conection. 1 black wire in a conection on its own. I contected all 3 red wires together. I have...