Aside from the wiring in the ceiling (which really needs sorting as already discussed), from the diagram, surely there is no earth connection from the FCU to the two gang plate switch?
As far as I can see, link the earth connection on the FCU to the earth cables going out to your lights (on the two gang switch plate).
Doing this will (hopefully) give an earth in the cable that can be chased from light to light, and joined back together or used if needed.
Aside from the wiring in the ceiling (which really needs sorting as already discussed), from the diagram, surely there is no earth connection from the FCU to the two gang plate switch?
As far as I can see, link the earth connection on the FCU to the earth cables going out to your lights (on the two gang switch plate).
Doing this will (hopefully) give an earth in the cable that can be chased from light to light, and joined back together or used if needed.
At least it will work, though.I know this has been discussed before, but I always find it amusing how badly terminated those connections in those MF junction box stock photos are!
5.) Maybe now would be an opportune time to consider if having 8 lights is a good idea. Does the space really need that many to be effectively lit? Or does it have 8 because the type of lights being used are actually designed to not light up rooms properly?1.) Does this confirm that this is a Class 11 Double Insulated fitting which does not require an earth?
2.) OPTION A: If I leave the current light fittings as they are (currently have R50 bulbs varying from 28w to 40w in the 8 spots) and enclosed them all within an insulated enclosure and then change the current bulbs to R50 low voltage LED Bulbs (5w or 6w). Will that make it all safe?
3.) OPTION B: Or if I were to change all 8 of the Class 11 light fittings to new Class 1, pull back the sheath on the wire to expose the earth (and confirm earth continuity at all 8 fittings), enclose in insulated enclosure. Would that be okay/safe?
4.) Once I have done either of the above options, is the wiring at the switch fuse okay as it is? Or would any changes need to be done if going with Class 1 and bring the Earth wire back into the system at the 8 individual points?
5.) Maybe now would be an opportune time to consider if having 8 lights is a good idea. Does the space really need that many to be effectively lit? Or does it have 8 because the type of lights being used are actually designed to not light up rooms properly?
Thanks everyone for your help. I'll run an earth from the fuse to the switch
Also in the loft I have 2 light fittings, one is a lamp (working) and the other is a fluorescent tube fitting (currently no light in it so don't know if it works - but the 2 outgoing wires are live as tested it with a mains test screwdriver). There is only one light switch in the attic.
The wiring in the tube fitting is as below and I'm not sure if this is how it should be? as the Live and Neutral from the fitting is connected in reverse!! Is it safe to put a fluorescent light in there? And will both lights come on if I put the switch on?
The electricity consumption is not the problem.go from consuming 270w+ to 40w
Well it's incorrectly wired as you have pointed out but would not stop the fitting from working correctly. I would switch them round if you feel competent to do so.
It would appear that the lights would all come on together.
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