Three lights one switch

[Jonnycdee]

I have just bought these lights from B & Q
Volos Sphere White Single Wall Light | Departments | DIY at B&Q - http://www.diy.com/departments/volos-sphere-white-single-wall-light/258109_BQ.prd

I'm wanting to wire them (3) to one switch.

What's the safest and easiest way to do this please?

Many thanks in advance!!!!

 

[Bobster]

Safest way would be to hire an electrician, who has all the relevant test equipment and knowledge to hand.

 

[Pete999]

Jonny, if you are not sure of how to do this simple job, then I would suggest your best option would be to employ the services of an Electrician, you could meddle with this unill eventually you may get it right, but it could prove expensive and more importantly dangerous, call an Electrician, get it done right first time, save time and money in the end.

 

[Octopus]

TBH it's tricky to say much without looking at your home. Rather too many variables.....

 

[MJPD29]

Hire someone in, I've seen a few people make a big mess of the simplest lighting circuits trying to avoid paying an electrician.

 

[Midwest]

PS I would take the lights back & get a refund. Those ceramic fittings will eventually crack from the heat of the lamp, unless you can cram in an LED lamp.

 

[telectrix]

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[Midwest]

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Seems a popular descriptive format that some members have started to use; something the rag tops do on their front page, when there's nothing else they can think of reporting about

 

[Toneyz]

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It's only Tuesday at least give it till Friday to give the rest of us a chance.

 

[westward10]

I am with Midwest those fittings are dire and difficult to connect in a safe manner.

 

[Toneyz]

Always made off with H/R flex into back box behind fitting with low energy/LED lamp.

 

[adamgaskin]

Sounds like a porno I once watched, 3 lights 1 switch

 

[westward10]

Always made off with H/R flex into back box behind fitting with low energy/LED lamp.

I agree with your method but I was getting at the DIYer trying to connect the multitude of fittings which can be obtained from these places in a safe manner.

 

[Toneyz]

It's the cable zoning that's never correct.

 

[Midwest]

The paint peels off after a week as well

 

[Leader]

I'd avoid the like of B&Q and Wickes for light fittings, they may seem good value but they are poor quality when compared to what you'll get for the same sort of money at a proper electrical shop. We got 9 spots at edmondsons for a couple of £ each the other day because they were selling them off, couldn't go wrong.

 

[Pete999]

I'd avoid the like of B&Q and Wickes for light fittings, they may seem good value but they are poor quality when compared to what you'll get for the same sort of money at a proper electrical shop. We got 9 spots at edmondsons for a couple of £ each the other day because they were selling them off, couldn't go wrong.

That's OK if all you're after is cast off spots, can't see the likes of CEF pandering to Mrs Pete999s taste in light fittings though.

 

[telectrix]

That's OK if all you're after is cast off spots, can't see the likes of CEF pandering to Mrs Pete999s taste in light fittings though.

don't think CEF ever did gas lamps anyway.

 

[Pete999]

don't think CEF ever did gas lamps anyway.

Ha bluddy Ha

 

[Phil Thompson]

Never found major issue with DIY store lights that I can recall.
Ikea lights though can be a real PITA to work with sometimes.

 

[Leader]

Not just limited to the connections, although they can often be fiddly. Fitted spots from there not long ago, not cheap but poor fitting (springs not stiff enough to hold in place). I just find it easier to get fittings from a specialist lighting or electrical place to try and avoid problems.

 

[Pete999]

Think we need to try and understand, the OP is a DIY chap asking for help, we can all get specialised stuff from our local wholesaler, this Chap probably can't the best option he has imo is to get in touch with a local Electrician, who will be able to help, some people who buy from the Orange shed often get away with things, in this case, the OP is stumped, OP get a sparky in to put your light up no more than an hours work and it will give you peace of mind that it has been done safely.

 

[Dave OCD]

Think we need to try and understand, the OP is a DIY chap asking for help, we can all get specialised stuff from our local wholesaler, this Chap probably can't the best option he has imo is to get in touch with a local Electrician, who will be able to help, some people who buy from the Orange shed often get away with things, in this case, the OP is stumped, OP get a sparky in to put your light up no more than an hours work and it will give you peace of mind that it has been done safely.

Pete the OP is talking about 3 new lights and all the wiring too as I understand it , so I'd say more a day than an hour.

 

[CACJL]

I have just bought these lights from B & Q
Volos Sphere White Single Wall Light | Departments | DIY at B&Q - http://www.diy.com/departments/volos-sphere-white-single-wall-light/258109_BQ.prd

I'm wanting to wire them (3) to one switch.

What's the safest and easiest way to do this please?

Many thanks in advance!!!!

If you do not know the meaning of " Loop in loop out", put your hand in your pocket and employ an electrician. No electrician would get his supplies from B & Q.

 

[Pete999]

If you do not know the meaning of " Loop in loop out", put your hand in your pocket and employ an electrician. No electrician would get his supplies from B & Q.

What about on a Sunday when all the Wholesalers are closed, and you want something quick, and you're 5 mins away from B and Q and 20 mins from Screw fix, and your dinner is 30 mins from being cooked and you don't want to miss it cus it's Pork , so do you try the orange shed or waste time going to Screw-fix? the choice is yours mate, I know which way I would lean.

 

[Dave OCD]

Yes you'd lean towards the dinner plate Pete, finish the job first thing Monday.

 

[Pete999]

Yes you'd lean towards the dinner plate Pete, finish the job first thing Monday.

Don't think so Dave quick trip to the shed get what you need jobs a good one, home for me din dins start afresh Monday, don't go to B and Q my foot, if they have it in stock buy it do the job end of.

 

[Dave OCD]

Agreed Pete, my post was in a light hearted vein though.

 

[Toneyz]

Don't think so Dave quick trip to the shed get what you need jobs a good one, home for me din dins start afresh Monday, don't go to B and Q my foot, if they have it in stock buy it do the job end of.

have you been to the one on Brackmills yet ?

 

[dmxtothemax]

Have you thought where you would like to mount these three lights ?
Can you get electrical cables to them ?
Where is the nearest source of power ?
Can this source support the extra load ?

 

[Pete999]

have you been to the one on Brackmills yet ?

no