Relacing bathroom lights.

[Polopete]

I have recently removed the lights and switches from my bathroom ceiling for replastering, and put up a 4 spot bathroom approved light and new pull switch. Am I naive for thinking that this should have been straight forward? Every time I turn the mains back on, the fuse trips. I have reconnected everything as it was on the old fittings. I have one wire where the switch is (Red and Black) and am wondering if I am using the incorrect switch. Can anybody point me in the right direction?

 

[andy]

use multimeter to check wiring

 

[Spark123]

My guess is you have likely connected a switched live at the light to neutral. How many wires do you have at the light?

 

[Polopete]

I think you may be right. When I installed the new fitting, there was a black wire that was seperate from the other 2 black wires, and because it wasn't sleeved I assumed it should be with the others. How silly am I? Thanks very much for your help.

 

[NigelKing]

wouldn't life be easier if people sleeved wires properly (sighs wishfully)

 

[Polopete]

Ok, heres the updated problem. I have moved the switched live to its place, now the light stays on regardless of the switch position. I have 3 red and 3 black at the light. One of the cables carries on to a shaving light. Any help much appreciated.

 

[andy]

Ok, heres the updated problem. I have moved the switched live to its place, now the light stays on regardless of the switch position. I have 3 red and 3 black at the light. One of the cables carries on to a shaving light. Any help much appreciated.

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[pdcelec]

use multimeter to check wiring

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