Adding wall lights

[Loky11]

Hi chaps,

I'm wanting to add a couple of wall lights in my dining room, which currently only has a single pendant which is wired through a junction box some where, now do wall lights require a neutral? If so what's the easiest way to get a neutral to switch? I know I will have to swap the current 1 gang switch for a 2 gang switch obv. Thanks.

 

[Andy78]

Question was do all wall lights require a neutral, or do some require neutral and some don't?

This was my point I think. This question displays a serious lack of understanding. I would disagree with your assertion of competence. It would be best to contact a local electrician or two and get a quote for the job.

 

[telectrix]

you could get a wet-pants to wire a L to the lights and connect the other side to earth. that'll work, but stay clear.

 

[Pete999]

all lights require a neutral. how else would they work?

What Tel said ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[Loky11]

This was my point I think. This question displays a serious lack of understanding. I would disagree with your assertion of competence. It would be best to contact a local electrician or two and get a quote for the job.

Had a total brain fart sorry guys, been a long day from early hours(kids) I understand how lights work, was confusing myself with neutral at the switch, what a --- I am eh, I'd basically have to run new cable from jb to switch obv for the switched live and from jb to wall lights, swap the 1 gang switch for 2 gang switch?

 

[Pete999]

Had a total brain fart sorry guys, been a long day from early hours(kids) I understand how lights work, was confusing myself with neutral at the switch, what a --- I am eh, I'd basically have to run new cable from jb to switch obv for the switched live and from jb to wall lights, swap the 1 gang switch for 2 gang switch?

See post 2 use existing switch, your suggestion will be making unnecessary work for yourself, loop pff the SL and N at the ceiling fitting to first wall light and then to the second fitting, simples.

 

[Loky11]

See post 2 use existing switch

But wouldn't that turn ceiling light and wall lightd on together? I'm wanting to turn them off/on individually.

 

[Pete999]

But wouldn't that turn ceiling light and wall lightd on together? I'm wanting to turn them off/on individually.

Yes it would, first time you have mentioned that you wanted separate switching for ceiling and wall lights. you may have intimated that in your description of your wiring method, and maybe it should have been picked up, but never the less a quick mention on your part would have cleared up the mix up earlier, do you not think, young Jedi?

 

[telectrix]

But wouldn't that turn ceiling light and wall lightd on together? I'm wanting to turn them off/on individually.

just what i was about to say.

what you could do is to replace the T/E switch cable from ceiling light to switch with a 3c/E. then T/E from switch to wall lights. then fit a 2 gang switch.

 

[Loky11]

Yes it would, first time you have mentioned that you wanted separate switching for ceiling and wall lights.

I know, but from mentioning changing the switch to a 2 gang would of explained that lol sorry, not made my Intentions very clear have I, whoops.

 

[telectrix]

I know, but from mentioning changing the switch to a 2 gang would of explained that lol sorry, not made my Intentions very clear have I, whoops.

we all make mistakes, as the hedgehog said, dismounting from the lavatory brush

 

[Pete999]

I know, but from mentioning changing the switch to a 2 gang would of explained that lol sorry, not made my Intentions very clear have I, whoops.

No you haven't Loki11, but not to worry eh? When asking questions it's usually best to state what you want, what you have and how to get over the problem, with of course your own suggestion, sorry to sound like a School Master. Loki11.

 

[Loky11]

No you haven't Loki11, but not to worry eh? When asking questions it's usually best to state what you want, what you have and how to get over the problem, with of course your own suggestion, sorry to sound like a School Master. Loki11.

No need to apologise, it was my mistake, and in future will do as you said

 

[Pete999]

No need to apologise, it was my mistake, and in future will do as you said

See me at end of Lessons then. lol

 

[telectrix]

No need to apologise, it was my mistake, and in future will do as you said

after standing in the naughty corner for 20 minutes

 

[Pete999]

after standing in the naughty corner for 20 minutes

No need to be so harsh Tel Loki 11 has got the picture I'm sure, although I will be keeping an eye on him in the future, lol. May need to speak with Parents during Parents evening, hope they are nice people lol.