Can we assume there is only the one light that is operated by the switch for this light, there is not another light fitting that comes on when the switch is on?
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Light fitting 4 cores to light unit
- Thread starter ferkh10
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I wasn't listening, so then he can wire as I have instructed then
Once you have reconfigured the wiring back to it's operational state, it would be appreciated if you do give us feed back and confirm our thinking was correct, please be aware that without physically being there, we are making assumption on what you have presented as evidence and normally we would confirm the operational state of the circuit via test procedures.
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Please not that the terminal blocks should not be pushed up into the ceiling void unless they are enclosed in an insulated enclosure (which should remain accessible) Simple binding/wrapping in electricians tape is not suitable as this is not consider good practice or a good insulator!
Use a choc box if required and forget wrapping the terminals blocks!
Anyway you know where the
Please not that the terminal blocks should not be pushed up into the ceiling void unless they are enclosed in an insulated enclosure (which should remain accessible) Simple binding/wrapping in electricians tape is not suitable as this is not consider good practice or a good insulator!
Use a choc box if required and forget wrapping the terminals blocks!
Reconnected it all back up as above and works perfectly.
Many thanks to all for your helpful advice! Thanks button used
Thanks for the feedback on a successful sort out, thanks much appreciated, I suppose the Guinness fund will have to wait until next time!
Anyway are sure it was not my instruction you followed?
Wrapping terminal blocks in bloody electrical tape
Seal the hole to prevent dust and if poking them back in void use a choc box and leave accessible.
Anyway are sure it was not my instruction you followed?
Wrapping terminal blocks in bloody electrical tape
Seal the hole to prevent dust and if poking them back in void use a choc box and leave accessible.
Thanks for the feedback on a successful sort out, thanks much appreciated, I suppose the Guinness fund will have to wait until next time!
Anyway are sure it was not my instruction you followed?
Wrapping terminal blocks in bloody electrical tape
Seal the hole to prevent dust and if poking them back in void use a choc box and leave accessible.
I meant wrapping the terminal blocks in tape with the connections between the ceiling and the light fitting. I never suggested putting the connections in the ceiling void.
I know you didn't , I wasn't trying to indicate that you had.
I just don't/wouldn't use electricians tape as a form of insulated protection.
Is it a major no no to add some insulation tape within an enclosure to connector blocks supplied with the light fitting?
It's a pain in the arse when you are trying do some testing on the conductors and identifying core colours. If the termination are made correctly and the enclosures are suitable, then there would be no need for it!
But that is based on my experience and my bias opinion, which does not necessarily mean I am correct but I don't think am I wrong
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