Replace old light fixture

FuzzyFrog · 16-02-2025 09:39PM #1

I am trying to replace an old damaged Batten light fixture. House wired early 90s. I opened it up and it only has 2 wires.

2 questions.

The wires here, Blue is neutral and Brown is live right?
The image below is the replacement Batten light fixture. A is for Earth I think but where to connect Blue wire and Brown wire? B or C?

Thanks

rob w · 16-02-2025 10:49PM

Is it for a screw in lamp or a bayonet cap type?

FuzzyFrog · 16-02-2025 11:00PM

That's the top of the new fixture, it's supposed to be for a lamp https://www.woodies.ie/batten-lamp-holder-1139624?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1KvX0pfJiwMVOIhQBh1oIx7MEAQYASABEgIOH_D_BwE but it's going to be screwed into the ceiling as replacement for the old batten fixture

blackbox · 16-02-2025 11:44PM

Since a bayonet type bulb can be put in either way, it doesn't matter which is live and which is neutral.

FuzzyFrog · 16-02-2025 11:54PM

Ok cool, thanks for the info

10-10-20 · 17-02-2025 12:25AM

BTW, that existing wire is in bad shape, the live (brown) is split where somebody cut it with a knife and the grey jacket is mangled. It would be best if it was replaced in situ with a fresh length.

Replace old light fixture

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