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So it's off to B&Q for a multimeter? It was all going so well! I have learned quite a lot these past few days, but not enough to actually fix anything. I do feel very stupid :cry: As I've never used a multimeter before (you'd never guess would you?!) can I get some help from you guys...

OK. It didn't come on or switch on at all. When I first opened up the fitting I remember that the Yellow wire wasn't connected to anything. I am now wondering whether one of the reds in the second picture needs to be paired with something? Any suggestions?

So it's just a simple swap over to the yellow wire? Cheers. I'll try it now.

Hi everyone. Thank you to everyone who as helped me so far. I've nearly cracked my problem, but now one of my lights stays on permanently. This one works fine! Switches on and off as usual. However, this is the one causing me problems and staying permanently on. Anyone able to...

I'm leaving work early to try and solve my lighting problem. Would you experts here on the forum think that my latest hunch is correct?

Hi Securespark (or anyone else willing to help) Just taken a photo of the other light in the living room. I might have cracked it. It appears that the Yellow wire is live. It goes straight into a live connection. Strangely, when I opened up the original fitting this wire was alone, but...

Hi Securespark, Sorry for the lack of communication! I've been decorating said living room all weekend. Finally finished at 10pm in time for Lost on Sky and collapsed into a heap! In short, no they're not. Not tried yet. I attempted to leave work early about 10 minutes ago and was...

Sorry my replies are taking ages! Earlier I removed a piano from my living room - that'll be the dimly lit living room - and just now my computer went totally crazy. Right. Switch question. My single switch and one side of the double operated both lights. The other side of the double is a...

There's actually two ceiling lights! Sorry, should have mentioned that! I have not even touched the other as I feared cocking up further. I changed a fitting in my bedroom a while back and I only had to wire 1 live, 1 neutral and 1 earth. Two lives were isolated on the side. It worked so I...

Wow! They're huge! Sorry!

Correct link this time! Apologies! This is the single switch. This is a double switch that also operates my landing light. The light fitting wires from my ceiling. When I have connected the light it stays on. I also managed to fry one of the switches. Any help greatly...

Hi Securespark, Yes it is! I've not been able to get anyone in and last time I was here I tried to understand, but managed to annoy people. I am sure there is a most basic solution - I'm just not able to figure it out on my own. I am trying to upload images. regards, mrtomato.

Here is the fitting: Will get back with switches in about 10 minutes or so. Image site is very slow. My basic problem is that there is a mix in the colouring. [/img]

Thank you, Spark123. Your reply is much appreciated. I'll get to it.

Hello one and all! I am having some major problems with my living room light fittings. I have recently invested in some new ones, but cannot figure out how to connect them. I have a two-way circuit (I think that's right!) and one light has the most bizarre wiring I've seen. I have taken...

All advice much appreciated! The appliance is now in - getting it through our french windows was an adventure, especially in the Cardiff rain! I'll leave it now until Tuesday just to be safe. One more question. I notice that there is actually a hole in the back of the fridge, very...

Thank you so much for the advice. It is what I thought, but a few people have said to keep it vertical at all times. I used to transport an old camping fridge when I was a student, but simply left it 24 hours before plugging in. Cheers, mrtomato. :D

Hi one and all. Any advice will be very gratefully received. I am due to move a fridge freezer in about 3 hours time a distance of about 8 miles in the back of my car. The appliance will be almost horizontal for about 20 minutes. Will this damage it? If this is stupid question I am...

Hello everyone. Just one quick question. Is tile paint all it is cracked up to be? I wish to simply revive the tiling in my kitchen and bathroom. I don't have the ability to re-tile so figure this is a good option. There are some colourful transfers on a few of the tiles - will these be a...

Thank you for your comments, Securespark. I have decided to call an electrician in as there are one or two other jobs around the house that need doing. Regards, mrtomato (not potato head!)