Hello - I hope someone can explain what needs to be done to replace recessed ceiling lights with pendants.
I have 3 very old recessed lights in my kitchen ceiling which I would like to replace. When I removed the lights the wiring was not what I expected to find. Each light is wired with one grey cable connected by a covered terminal block, with one black and one red wire, no earth, directly into the lamp holder. As all 3 lights work from the one switch, I was expected them to be linked in some way, and also for there to be 'live' to the switch.
I was hoping to remove the recessed fittings, and fix a ceiling rose in its place, but cannot see how this would work, as there are only 2 wires in ceiling and 2 wires on the new light fitting. Not enough wires?
I do not have access to the floor above the ceiling, which if I did may throw some light on this. Sorry about that!
I am confused, and although I will attempt some things, I don't do anything if I'm not sure. If this is something that requires an electrician I am happy to do that, but would like to know what is involved before getting a quote.
Thank you in advance for any help, and apologies if this is a stupid question!
I have 3 very old recessed lights in my kitchen ceiling which I would like to replace. When I removed the lights the wiring was not what I expected to find. Each light is wired with one grey cable connected by a covered terminal block, with one black and one red wire, no earth, directly into the lamp holder. As all 3 lights work from the one switch, I was expected them to be linked in some way, and also for there to be 'live' to the switch.
I was hoping to remove the recessed fittings, and fix a ceiling rose in its place, but cannot see how this would work, as there are only 2 wires in ceiling and 2 wires on the new light fitting. Not enough wires?
I do not have access to the floor above the ceiling, which if I did may throw some light on this. Sorry about that!
I am confused, and although I will attempt some things, I don't do anything if I'm not sure. If this is something that requires an electrician I am happy to do that, but would like to know what is involved before getting a quote.
Thank you in advance for any help, and apologies if this is a stupid question!