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try a f77king sledge hammer .I need to replace current light fitting (picture a) with terminal block in picture b. I am a complete novice at electrics and am not sure how or if I am able to fit the new light with just this terminal block. My new light wont fit over the top of the current light fitting.
Hi,to the OP. you may notice,that on your original fitting base plate,you have three sets of terminal groups. You also have one set,at the top of the picture,for the earth cables.
This makes four separate "gatherings",of conductors.
You may have also noticed,the "chocolate block" type connector,in your other picture,has only three.
For this,and other reasons,you may struggle to get any professional spark,to walk you through a job such as this.
It's Christmas,and if you were me neighbour,i would do this for a brew & a mince pie
Get a spark in and have a good Christmas
just hope is not a class 1 light fitting !Thanks for the advice. I've decided I won't touch the electrics, however I may have a go at modifying the bracket for the new light. I was thinking if I sit the bracket on the existing fixture ( insulating it with electrical tape) I could try to fit it between the cables and then slot the holes on the bracket which would then hopefully allow me to fit the new light flush with the ceiling. If that doesn't work then I will get a sparky. Anyone agree it's worth a go?
just hope is not a class 1 light fitting !
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