Help need wiring a light

[R62538472]

And I agree with James that this is definitely not a suitable way to terminate cables in a ceiling void.

The rose which has been removed acted as a junction for the pendant which hung below. These terminations need to be suitably enclosed and consideration given to earthing requirements of the replacement light fitting.

How should I enclose them correctly?

 

[nicebutdim]

Again assuming all information in opening post is correct; the two browns remain connected together, but not to anything else.

One blue is neutral and must be connected to neutral terminal of light fitting. The other is switched live (it should be identifed as such) and is connected to live terminal of light fitting.

There is no way of telling which is which without some basic testing being carried out.

 

[R62538472]

The browns will have been connected together in the central terminal of the rose, but they definitely weren't connected to the live going out to the pendant (if all information in opening post is correct).

Sorry, just saw your post.

 

[R62538472]

Again assuming all information in opening post is correct; the two browns remain connected together, but not to anything else.

One blue is neutral and must be connected to neutral terminal of light fitting. The other is switched live (it should be identifed as such) and is connected to live terminal of light fitting.

There is no way of telling which is which without some basic testing being carried out.

Thank you for your help

 

[nicebutdim]

So I should connect the switch live to the love of the pendant correct?

We don't know which is the switched live. Trial and error isn't a suitable method of testing. I would advise, as other have, that you get an electrician in. They'll be able to quickly determine which wire is which and place the terminations in a suitable enclosure.

 

[R62538472]

We don't know which is the switched live. Trial and error isn't a suitable method of testing. I would advise, as other have, that you get an electrician in. They'll be able to quickly determine which wire is which and place the terminations in a suitable enclosure.

Ok, I’ll do that, thank you for your help again, could you tell me what I should put the wires in to instead of them wagos? Thanks.

 

[nicebutdim]

Ok, I’ll do that, thank you for your help again, could you tell me what I should put the wires in to instead of them wagos? Thanks.

Wagos aren't the issue.

 

[R62538472]

Wagos aren't the issue.

I meant to terminate the loose ones, the other person who replied advised I shouldn’t be using them in a ceiling void. Is that correct?

 

[nicebutdim]

I meant to terminate the loose ones, the other person who replied advised I shouldn’t be using them in a ceiling void. Is that correct?

No connections with exposed basic cable insulation should be left in a ceiling void.

 

[westward10]

Can you show the connection parts of the new light.