Help fitting a new ceiling light

[Falk84]

Hi. I’m wanting to fit a new ceiling light in our hallway. Can someone please advise what I need to do or buy as there are more wires in the old fitting (part of a relay circuit?) than there are places to wire them into in the new fitting. Thanks in advance.

 

[telectrix]

the 2 browns that are currently together go into a conn, block/wago and do not connect to the light. to the right should be 2 browns. these also connect to the light. the blues should all be conn. together and also to the light itself. if s pace is critical, make the connections above the ceiling.

 

[littlespark]

make the connections above the ceiling.

Add to this, “inside an enclosure.”

And don’t forget the earth wires.

 

[loz2754]

It's not as straightforward as it looks.
There are three browns in the centre "loop" terminal (2 are in the same screw terminal).
There appears to be a 3 core and earth cable, with the grey core oversleeved in blue, connected to the neutral terminal; and the black core connected to the switched live terminal.
It may be sensible to call in an electrician to this one.

 

[littlespark]

It is straightforward.... just follow what tel said....

Keep those blues together N of light..... keep the middle browns together, but dont connect to light.... other browns at the far end L of light.
All the earths together.... and connect to the earth of light... its metal, needs earthed.

You could be right about the 3 core, though... i didnt see it.

 

[Falk84]

Hi. Thank you all for your advice. Might just contact an electrician so it’s done properly. Any rough ideas on how much an electrician would charge?

 

[telectrix]

I'd charge you a call-out fee £50 which would include up to 1 hour on site. any materials supplied would be charged at cost (only a few quid, <£10).

I see you are in Yorkshire. You may get it done for 1/2 sheep.