Only blue wires connected to my light

[CountryFan]

You need to turn the dial the opposite way.

I don’t think he’s bought it yet

Should I buy a multimeter for a continuity test?

 

[CountryFan]

Just to be sure... do all of this with the fuse switched off to stay safe?

Mcb/fuse for the circuit being tested yes.

 

[pete01]

I don’t think he’s bought it yet

Oh yeah.

 

[pete01]

Thank you Pete! I'll let you know how I get on.

Just to be sure... do all of this with the fuse switched off to stay safe?

Yes all power off.

 

[derekbee]

Multimeter just arrived.

Switched it on (pic 1)
Touched the screwdriver with both cables and it buzzes (pic 2). So I have the correct setting for continuity ?

 

[SUNRAY]

Multimeter just arrived.

Switched it on (pic 1)
Touched the screwdriver with both cables and it buzzes (pic 2). So I have the correct setting for continuity ?

Yes

 

[derekbee]

You guys are BRILLIANT! I done what you suggested and hey presto, one of the sets (a blue plus a brown) made the multimeter beep whilst the other sets did not beep.

I have red taped the blue cable which beeped (image 1). I assume this blue (with red tape) is a Live to my new light plus I add one of the blue wires from the other pairs to make the neutral, then bunch up all the browns together in a connector block like image 2 (which is from the next bedroom light)??

 

[EFLImpudence]

I have red taped the blue cable which beeped (image 1). I assume this blue (with red tape) is a Live to my new light

Yes.

plus I add one of the blue wires from the other pairs to make the neutral,

No, both of them (or all of them when there are more).

then bunch up all the browns together in a connector block like image 2 (which is from the next bedroom light)??

Yes.

 

[derekbee]

All done.... I'm so scared to try it now! I followed what you have said to the T

 

[EFLImpudence]

That was quick.

Looks good.

 

[pete01]

Why isn't the light over the wires....unless I'm missing something

 

[derekbee]

The light has to slot into to cable holder as in image 1.

But my new light does not have a Ground wire screw. Not sure if that's ok?

 

[pete01]

Ahh I get it now.

 

[derekbee]

I am not sure if my words alone can express how grateful I am to this group for your patience, support and guidance. I could not have done this without your help.

Thank you ALL and Happy New Year...