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Replacing Outside light fitting

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  • 14-02-2021 3:02pm
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    deadlybuzzman
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    The outer casing of an outside light fell off last night. is putting up a new fitting a DIY job or is there something I dont know about that means I should leave it to a proper electrician?


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    karlitob
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    deadlybuzzman wrote: »
    The outer casing of an outside light fell off last night. is putting up a new fitting a DIY job or is there something I dont know about that means I should leave it to a proper electrician?

    Send a pic. A reasonably straight forward DIY job.


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    Fine Cheers
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    Once no major change in fitting size or type then should be straight forward enough.Hopefully a bit of slack on cabling to allow flexibility. Take photo of way it is wired before removal. Check instructions on new fitting re voltage.


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    The Spark
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    deadlybuzzman wrote: »
    The outer casing of an outside light fell off last night. is putting up a new fitting a DIY job or is there something I dont know about that means I should leave it to a proper electrician?

    Ensure you isolate the old light fitting first, preferably at the distribution board before disconnecting it.


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