Wall lights too dim???

benjique · 10 Dec 2006

just looked at the other light, neutral is on the left, live on the right, they'd be the same wouldn't they?

Spark123 · 10 Dec 2006

Can you check which wire is connected to the centre pin with a multimeter? You will need to disconnect the lamp for a few seconds to do this.
Edit, probably the same as the other, but nice to be 100% certain.

benjique · 10 Dec 2006

i have no multimeter, should have bought one but haven't

Spark123 · 10 Dec 2006

Can you borrow one?

RF Lighting · 10 Dec 2006

I suspect it doesn't actually matter on the plastic ES lampholders, but I am old fashioned and still make sure it is live on the centre contact.

Also BS7671 still calls for it to be done like this.

benjique · 10 Dec 2006

yeah, tomorrow, I'll get one from a lad at work,

I'm pretty tempted to wire it as per the other light and flick the switch...what's the implications if it's wrong?, considering that for the past 24 hours it's had a neutral going to the live anyway?

Spark123 · 10 Dec 2006

As far as I'm aware the only implication is if you try to change the lamp and get your fingers wrapped around the base!! It should work as intended.

benjique · 10 Dec 2006

done it, works a treat, now as bright as my centre light and once again i'm unscathed lol.

cheers again for all your help guys. Really appreciate it.

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