I am trying to put a new light fitting in dining area . There is another light in kitchen and they are operated with double switch. For the new light fitting there are attachments for live neutral and earth. After removing old light I have the following wires 2 red 1 blue 1 black 1 yellow 1 earth. After connecting I have both lights operating off. One switch. Can anyone suggest how wires should be attached
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So are you replacing an existing fitting, did you not check and take a note how the original was wired up?
It is likely the two reds are a loop connection and should be fitted in a separate connector and not to the terminals of the new one.
You will require some test equipment to identify the cores or it's guesswork!
It is likely the two reds are a loop connection and should be fitted in a separate connector and not to the terminals of the new one.
You will require some test equipment to identify the cores or it's guesswork!
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Can I guess that you have two CABLES. One with a red and a black wire, the other with red, yellow and blue wires???
If so, you should have two earth wires, where has the other gone to?
Also, please tell/ photo what wires are connected where at the switch, and at the otehr light.
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