Light fitting

[chris007asw]

Hi everyone

I just bought a light fitting from Ikea and was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction with installing it. The new light fitting only has space for 1 live and 1 neutral cable. However i have multiple wires coming out of the ceiling. What do I do with the rest of the wires.

I have attached a photo of the light wiring

Thanks

 

[ericmark]

Best option is a junction box designed for lights something like this

the centre wires do not go to light but are required so next lamp will work.

 

[chris007asw]

Do you know if they are any installation guides for fitting lighting like this?

thanks

 

[chris007asw]

and also is there an alternative to a junction box as i dont think it will fit in the ceiling?

 

[EFLImpudence]

Do you know if they are any installation guides for fitting lighting like this?

There will have been instructions with the light but I doubt they are any help.
Somehow you must reduce your number of wires to two (or three if earthed).

and also is there an alternative to a junction box as i dont think it will fit in the ceiling?

Different light.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Chris, not your fault but this is the most often asked question.
Like most often asked questions the answer is in the wonderful WIKI.
Did you look there?
The fisrt screen to this forum says

WIKI: Please look to see if the answer to your question is covered by the WIKI

Here's your free shortcut http://www.diynot.com/wiki/Electrics:Lighting-Rose