Loft Light

[aaronasprey]

Okay so I followed the instructions in this link using the junction box method to install a light in my loft.

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/loft-light.htm

I spurred off a wire that runs to a light on the landing, I have a switch in place, a pendant attached and all is working as it should BUT only if the landing light is switched on ☹

Obviously I've done something wrong so how do I fix it?

Thanks in advance

 

[ETAF]

you have spured from a switch live from the landing switch and not the live wire
was this power , live neutral & earth picked up from the main ceiling rose fitting?

 

[aaronasprey]

you have spured from a switch live from the landing switch and not the live wire
was this power , live neutral & earth picked up from the main ceiling rose fitting?

Yes it was straight from the ceiling rose.

 

[ETAF]

so you have picked up the Switched return that goes to the light itself, should be a connection wit 2 or 3 wires that do not go to the light , should be red/brown, thats the live feed
A photo would help to be sure , the lives are in the rose itself

 

[AndyPRK]

Sounds acceptable to me.

At least you won’t leave it on!

 

[John D v2.0]

Sounds acceptable to me.

At least you won’t leave it on!

You won't leave it on 24 hours but it would be possible for someone to leave you in the dark by mistake!

 

[AndyPRK]

Just shout out the hatch, turn the f ing light back on. Lol.

Point well made though.

 

[John D v2.0]

Just shout out the hatch, turn the f ing light back on. Lol.

Point well made though.

Depends how naughty they are! Same issue with switches outside bathrooms

 

[crystal ball]

Never go in a loft without a torch