UK Can't get an electrician to come out for a small job! So help needed!

[Novice]

Hi Due to Covid, I can't get an electrician to come out to fit a single semi flush lamp. So I am going to fit it myself.

So some advice would be very helpful - but if you live local to Stratford Upon Avon and happy to come out for a small job, please let me know.

At the moment there is a standard ceiling rose with what looks like 3 (red) loop wires.

I have looked at some online videos and they say use a Way Go connector for the loop wires - is this correct?

Fixing and assembling I can do - but I want to make sure that I am wiring the electrics properly.

I've attached some photos - is there any tips you can offer?

Thanks in advance!

 

[SparkySy]

So I visited this job today, really nice customer, not long moved there! I can see why it was difficult to install, the light itself was appalling, as usual 3 hands to fit. So I managed to get a wagobox lite in above the fitting with a flex out looking like this!

And about 15mins later ta-da


I also took a look at some downlights in the kitchen whilst there and oh dear. All the earth's were cut off and the original contractor had damaged the cables while installing them, and done nothing to make them safe.
So the one I took down is now safe and awaiting replacement with some new safe ones!

 

[Novice]

So I visited this job today, really nice customer, not long moved there! I can see why it was difficult to install, the light itself was appalling, as usual 3 hands to fit. So I managed to get a wagobox lite in above the fitting with a flex out looking like this!View attachment 64750

And about 15mins later ta-da
View attachment 64751

I also took a look at some downlights in the kitchen whilst there and oh dear. All the earth's were cut off and the original contractor had damaged the cables while installing them, and done nothing to make them safe. View attachment 64752
So the one I took down is now safe and awaiting replacement with some new safe ones!

I am the original poster and must say thanks to everyone on the forum and obviously a BIG THANK YOU to Sparkysy!! No huffing and puffing or complaining about how horrible the fixing was - he calmly assessed the job and just got on with it. Lesson learn from me though - no more buying nice looking lamps without thinking about the fixings!!

I also asked Sparkysy to look at the light in the kitchen and was shocked at what he discovered. He explained that the previous installer had bodged the job and without charging extra he made the fixing safe.

Genuine nice tradesperson, who I will use for any further jobs and will highly recommend to friends and family.

Thanks Sparkysy!!

 

[DPG]

Nice one! A good result

 

[SparkySy]

No problem at all, glad to hear your positive feedback! Many kind thanks and best regards
Sparkysy

 

[HappyHippyDad]

...... and they all lived happily ever after

 

[littlespark]

Would have been a different outcome if he’d trod mud in on his boots, broke your best cup on his tea break and bunged up the toilet. ?

seriously well done @SparkySy

 

[SparkySy]

Thankfully not @littlespark
Although I do spend a lot of my time on farm work so it is possible and may have happened in the past!?