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Wiring lights

  • 31-07-2024 04:14PM
    #1
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 832 ✭✭✭


    Don't know if anyone can help, I'm trying to replace these flush mounted ceiling lights with like for like but I can't figure out how to detach the wiring from the old fitting. Obviously I'm not an electrician but I've watched a few yt videos and still can't work out how to remove it.

    If anyone could give me a step by step walk through I'd really appreciate it. I can do this with your help 😁 (yeah I know to turn off the mains at the fusebox first)

    IMG_20240731_160123495.jpg IMG_20240731_160427337.jpg

    I have instructions on how to install the new one but they seem to be wired differently. One is in the faceplate the other in the reverse.

    IMG_20240731_160435638.jpg

    🙏



Comments

  • #2
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,459 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    Get an electrician in, if you can't figure that out you really shouldn't be near it in my opinion. There's too much to risk in terms of personal injury or fire risk.



  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 832 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Thanks. I hate electrical stuff, I can wire a plug so I expect it to be much the same but rather let someone else do it. It can stay in the box though cause I'm not forking out 80-100 euro for getting a couple of light fittings installed. ☺️



  • #4
    drury..
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,203 ✭✭✭drury..


    If theres no earth available don't fit that light



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