Hello we bought a couple of ‘old style’ light fixtures that have the smallest wires I’ve ever come across. It looks almost impossible to change one section inside the metal tubing. Here they seam to be two tiny wires going to each light fitting… Shall I just try to use the existing wiring with a couple of new wagos? Or will this need a proper re-wire… with what kind of wire? Pictures to follow! Many thanks in advance. W
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If you couls get it insulation tested you may be able to use the existing wires particularly if you convert it for LED lamps. But you would also need to earth the fitting whichg it does not appear to be at the moment from your pics.
With wiring connections of this quality...
I'm afraid I would suggest a complete rewire is needed.
Personally, I would consider converting it to 12V using E12 fittings and a suitable PSU.
I'm afraid I would suggest a complete rewire is needed.
Personally, I would consider converting it to 12V using E12 fittings and a suitable PSU.
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It is not permitted to have single insulated conductors like that if they are carrying 230volts.. You would need cables that are sheathed when they exit the fitting. IHNI how you would engineer that especially as the whole thing will need earthing. You also aren't allowed to have just an open bit of terminal block, like the one in your photo. 
It may be possible to earth it on the base somewhere, but you would need a low ohm tester to make sure that all the exposed conductive parts are efficiently connected to earth.
Maybe cables like this will fit.
Note, maximum current on this thin cable is 3amp, so you'll need a fuse of that value in the plug!
PS if the round cable above doesnt fit, then try a flat alternative
It may be possible to earth it on the base somewhere, but you would need a low ohm tester to make sure that all the exposed conductive parts are efficiently connected to earth.
Maybe cables like this will fit.
Note, maximum current on this thin cable is 3amp, so you'll need a fuse of that value in the plug!
PS if the round cable above doesnt fit, then try a flat alternative
Old light fittings can be rewired, and there are extra thin wires which can be used for this, however that one needs a lot more than just rewiring.
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