robstar247
Nov 9, 2012, 08:47 AM
Hi, I bought a new ceiling light which has the normal, neutral, live and earth connections. I have just taken down the old light bulb connection and I am totally confused.
I have three electrical cables coming out of the ceiling and I am looking at three earth wires, two red wires (old live) two black wires and a black wire which someone has put a bit of red insulation around it.
I can't seem to get the connection right, it's either constantly on and completely ignoring the switch on the wall or not working at all.
I am a major newbie and can't even remember how it was connected to the old bulb!
Help me please
Oh and I think it might be somehow connected to the light at the top of the stairs...
I have three electrical cables coming out of the ceiling and I am looking at three earth wires, two red wires (old live) two black wires and a black wire which someone has put a bit of red insulation around it.
I can't seem to get the connection right, it's either constantly on and completely ignoring the switch on the wall or not working at all.
I am a major newbie and can't even remember how it was connected to the old bulb!
Help me please
Oh and I think it might be somehow connected to the light at the top of the stairs...