Recent content by paul74

So I can use a block connector to 'tap into' the existing light,connect that into the spotlights and then with the existing cable run this from the spotlights to the switch and wire that as normal. Does it matter where in the spotlight 'loom' the wires to the switch go ? or even where the...

Was to dark to look earlier. To my knowledge (I replaced the main lights a couple of weeks ago) I think there was 3 black and red wires and an earth

Yes it's a bugger but I can. How would that all work ? How would the switch be wired ?

So basically I need to wire a neutral into the switch ? As all decorating has been done I am unable to do this ? But I can mount a switch under a eye level cupboard from a feed from say a plug socket and run this up into the ceiling and connect to the block connector (with twin and earth...

Thanks for reply ttc The spotlights are connected via a block connector in the ceiling and this cable runs to the kitchen light switch and looks like it is ready to be connected to the 'mains supply' within the switch Sorry Difficult to explain and no way of loading up a pic

The spotlights are connected to a cable via block connector and runs I guess down the wall and into the kitchen light switch box where it is unconnected.I have powered up these wires and the spotlights come on Hope that makes things clearer Regards Paul

The spotlights are connected to a cable which runs into the main kitchen box and are not connected to anything. Looks like the guy wanted to use the main switch to operate the spotlights. All there is in this switch is a red and black wire connected which operates the main light. Sorry...

Hi guys I have purchased a house that needed the kitchen finishing and now that has been done I have a problem with the lights. I have a ceiling light which is controlled by a single switch with a red and black wire (thin wires) operating it and a earth. In this box I have also got a new...