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That answers that question! Thanks for your help chaps. I'll call my spark as I have been told that this is not a legal DIY job anyway. :oops:

Thanks for that Davy. As a matter of interest, if the light was wired in but not earthed, what would be the end result?

I want to fit a 150w halogen garden floodlight in place of an old standard outside light. The current fitting is not earthed, but the new one requires an earth. What is the best way to go about earthing the new light? Once that is done, I have 2 x normal 60w outside lights that I want to run...

Many apologies for the confusing wording, but I think you got the picture! Thanks for your help guys. :oops:

Can anyone tell me if it's OK to use a flexitail on central heating. The rad is behind a screen so it doesn't matter how it looks. Just need it not to be safe. Any help much appreciated. :?

Ok, heres the updated problem. I have moved the switched live to its place, now the light stays on regardless of the switch position. I have 3 red and 3 black at the light. One of the cables carries on to a shaving light. Any help much appreciated.

I think you may be right. When I installed the new fitting, there was a black wire that was seperate from the other 2 black wires, and because it wasn't sleeved I assumed it should be with the others. How silly am I? Thanks very much for your help.

I have recently removed the lights and switches from my bathroom ceiling for replastering, and put up a 4 spot bathroom approved light and new pull switch. Am I naive for thinking that this should have been straight forward? Every time I turn the mains back on, the fuse trips. I have reconnected...