Bathroom ceiling light install

Miguel_92 · Aug 29, 2021

In the bathroom i have got 2 dome shaped ceiling lights which are quite old. One of the domes cracked, but one remains still over the toilet which is lucky lol. I have got 2 B&Q lights to put up, but the terminal that comes with the lights only has 2 connections (it needs to be earthed). How can i fix this? I'll send photos of my current lights and from certain pages in the instruction manual. Thanks again.

Deleted account · Aug 30, 2021

Figure 3 in the diagram shows where the earth goes.

Miguel_92 · Aug 30, 2021

Had to make sure really as the terminal has 2 room for 2 wires. As i'm not so wise with wires etc i thought i'd need 3 terminals. As i know these aren't class 2 and do need earthing. I'll try and put them up later today. Thanks?

telectrix · Aug 30, 2021

it's marked on the lampholder bracket.

westward10 · Aug 30, 2021

Before you fit a new light to the existing flex you need to establish how that flex is connected, nine times out of ten it will be unenclosed block connectors which will need addressing if it turns out to be the case.

Miguel_92 · Aug 30, 2021

I've taken the old light down and know how to put the new one up. But it came with a small 2 block terminal unit and in the diagrams it doesn't mention the area i should put them on the light itself. It came with 2 sleeves also, but i'm not sure if i need them due to the wires being very short of i should cut them and see if they fit over the wires and into the unit. Apologies?

telectrix · Aug 30, 2021

to be honest, I'd get an electrician to fit that up for you safely. cost no more than £50 - £60 for peace of mind.

westward10 · Aug 30, 2021

And to find out how it is connected in the ceiling void.

Miguel_92 · Aug 30, 2021

Where i live no one likes to do these kinds of jobs. Seems they only want to take on massive rewiring jobs, but i agree because it will turn i'll end up in a certain creek without a paddle i think if i try. Because L/N go into the back of the bulb, then a small screw is there for the earth wire. It just doesn't mention where that terminal that comes with the lights actually goes. Thank you for the help?

telectrix · Aug 30, 2021

Miguel_92 said:
Where i live no one likes to do these kinds of jobs. Seems they only want to take on massive rewiring jobs, but i agree because it will turn i'll end up in a certain creek without a paddle i think if i try. Because L/N go into the back of the bulb, then a small screw is there for the earth wire. It just doesn't mention where that terminal that comes with the lights actually goes. Thank you for the help?

why? whereabouts are you. .Orkney Islands?

Miguel_92 · Aug 30, 2021

telectrix said:
why? whereabouts are you. .Orkney Islands?

Merseyside. They are either very expensive for a small job or they just don't want to do them. I've done 2 out 4 jobs that needed doing (new kitchen light and PIR light), but i need the bathroom lights changing and wanted a 100W PIR light putting in my garden. Already taken the old halogen one off as i've mentioned in another post.

telectrix · Aug 30, 2021

I cover up to the South of Liverpool/ Widnes/Runcorn area. Thes jobs are my b&B. no longer taking on heavy work - too old.

Miguel_92 · Aug 30, 2021

telectrix said:
I cover up to the South of Liverpool/ Widnes/Runcorn area. Thes jobs are my b&B. no longer taking on heavy work - too old.

How much would you charge for those lights? And testing the wires outside to fit a new motion sensor light? I'd buy the light myself. Or would that be too much of a pain in the a? ?. Can send me a direct message if you want.

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