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.

 

[Loky11]

You see now, we know you aint a Sparky makes life easier.

If a sparky didn't know that I'd be very worried.

 

[Loky11]

Make it easier if he got one.....

Alyway one

 

[ipf]

Alyway one

Stating facts. Get things done properly.
Forgetfulness is one thing ...but a light without a neutral???

 

[Loky11]

Stating facts. Get things done properly.
Forgetfulness is one thing ...but a light without a neutral???

Yes, I never worded the op correctly nor did I state exactly what my intension are and openly held my hands up and admitted to, as for the no neutral thing, I explained above, i was thinking about neutral at the switch why I was thinking that, well I can't even answer that myself apart from having the biggest blonde moment ever, we are all human at the end of the day and all make mistakes, no one's perfect, not having a dig at you at all but it's people like you that knock people's confidence, seen it alot on sites especially with apprentices, not trying to cause an argument with you, I'm not a "keyboard warrior" lol but on he other hand I can see why you said it

 

[ipf]

Yes, I never worded the op correctly nor did I state exactly what my intension are and openly held my hands up and admitted to, as for the no neutral thing, I explained above, i was thinking about neutral at the switch why I was thinking that, well I can't even answer that myself apart from having the biggest blonde moment ever, we are all human at the end of the day and all make mistakes, no one's perfect, not having a dig at you at all but it's people like you that knock people's confidence, seen it alot on sites especially with apprentices, not trying to cause an argument with you, I'm not a "keyboard warrior" lol but on he other hand I can see why you said it

Fair enough, to some extent it's frustration with the standards we come across, especially on here, but don't get the wrong idea...lost count of the number of people/learners/apprentices I've helped, 'hands on' in the past. 'People like me' have put an awful lot more into this industry than most will ever do, believe me.

 

[Loky11]

Fair enough, to some extent it's frustration with the standards we come across, especially on here, but don't get the wrong idea...lost count of the number of people/learners/apprentices I've helped, 'hands on' in the past. 'People like me' have put an awful lot more into this industry than most will ever do, believe me.

I totally get where your coming from, honestly the amount of bodge it and scarper jobs I've come across in the past is shocking, I've made my self sound like an absolute novice that doesn't have a clue what he's doing lol but I'm quite the opposite, i didnt mean that you don't help people I believe you when say you do, I just meant by speaking your thoughts can potentially knock alot of people that are weak minded,i have seen people driven to depression and suicide because of it, sad I know, most of you lads on here are good guys which is why I posted on here.

 

[ipf]

,i have seen people driven to depression and suicide because of it, sad I know, most of you lads on here are good guys which is why I posted on here.

The way this trade's going, makes me think along those lines, sometimes....

 

[Loky11]

The way this trade's going, makes me think along those lines, sometimes....

Haha, I think it's every trade tbh, so many snowflakes about.

 

[Markyd]

Dont forget any additions to cicuits require an RCD ....if the lighting circuit does not have one it will need one fitting....which will mean a Minor works cert and a bit of testing

 

[pirate]

Life is like a box of chocolates? Really?

Clearly I am butterscotch flavour then...always left in the box.

 

[Toneyz]

Haha, I think it's every trade tbh, so many snowflakes about.

I forget what is meant by a person that is a snowflake?

 

[Loky11]

Dont forget any additions to cicuits require an RCD ....if the lighting circuit does not have one it will need one fitting....which will mean a Minor works cert and a bit of testing

Had a complete rewire and new cu few year ago it has rcd, thanks for the heads up tho

 

[pirate]

Bit like a butterscotch, anthonybragg...
melts in the mouth..a bit...leaves a nasty taste...and fkn useless really!

 

[Loky11]

I forget what is meant by a person that is a snowflake?

Google will give you a very defined answer my friend

 

[ipf]

Bit like a butterscotch, anthonybragg...
melts in the mouth..a bit...leaves a nasty taste...and fkn useless really!

A bit' o' scotch?...the first two, maybe.... but it does serve a purpose....