Wiring a ceiling rose (Ed.)

[Scott.Titmus]

Hi all,

I’m changing my lights from the basic single cord lights to more decorative. I have done a few but stumped with the hallway light as it has three sets of wires coming from the ceiling. My new light (Dunelm) only has 3 holes to put these cables in. Any ideas how I tackle this?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[EFLImpudence]

You put the ceiling wires into four connectors (either the old fashioned connector blocks or modern equivalents) and run three single wires to your new light fitting.

 

[EFLImpudence]

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[EFLImpudence]

it has three sets of wires

It has four sets of wires.

 

[Scott.Titmus]

Thank you, so would I just wire it the way it has been wired now but into a 4 connector rather than the 3 supplied with the light?

 

[EFLImpudence]

Yes - or just have an extra single connector.

 

[Scott.Titmus]

Amazing, thank you!