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danq39

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Hi

I've got three lights in my hallway that I'm changing to a LED light fitting - they are all controlled by two separate switches. I've done two, but I'm stuck on the third one. The first light had one of each earth, L & N, and the second light had two of each (which I've squeezed in the connector block) but as you can see the last one, there's a lot more going on! is it a fairly easy job or do I need to call someone in for it?
[ElectriciansForums.net] existing light (four wires) into new Led light
[ElectriciansForums.net] existing light (four wires) into new Led light

Cheers!
 
It’s called “loop in” or “3 plate” wiring.

The middle browns are permanently live…. Don’t do anything without isolating the circuit.
 
In that case, it could have been far worse. The strappers for the two way switching could have been brought into the rose as well, which would have been four extra wires to join, plus an extra cpc.
 

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