Light problem - help me!

[chrisgc]

its called learning off the cuff mate,you advertise electrical work,please subby it on to a registered spark while your learning,im not sure what how your insurance works but you may find yourself liable for something along the line..help the spark install etc and learn from him,a little knowledge is a dangerous thing man..

Alarm man,

I appreciate where your coming from. The site I have is still work in progress and to be honest I have had to veer away from the work due to other commitments. The question I raised is not a customer piece of work so fear not.
And I appreciate the advice about helping a spark out to learn - BUT they are simply not in a position to even offer any work as a dogs body as I have asked around.

Please dont take my comment as a dig by the way.

 

[alarm man]

Alarm man,

I appreciate where your coming from. The site I have is still work in progress and to be honest I have had to veer away from the work due to other commitments. The question I raised is not a customer piece of work so fear not.
And I appreciate the advice about helping a spark out to learn - BUT they are simply not in a position to even offer any work as a dogs body as I have asked around.

Please dont take my comment as a dig by the way.

thats fine man,but the thing i find quite/no very disturbing is the fact that you have done a di course,and are advertising electrical work,the fact is under current rules you can come into my house and do my lights,but i cant come into your house to do yours.i wish you well in becoming a spark but go the proper route,but the worlds gone mad...wheres me pills...mg_smile:

 

[chrisgc]

thats fine man,but the thing i find quite/no very disturbing is the fact that you have done a di course,and are advertising electrical work,the fact is under current rules you can come into my house and do my lights,but i cant come into your house to do yours.i wish you well in becoming a spark but go the proper route,but the worlds gone mad...wheres me pills...mg_smile:

Not doing electrical work for customers - I have passed work on in the past to someone who is registered with NAPIT. Work I have done was some downlighters for my brother.
Would not do it for anyone if was not sure. Have done pat testing (but then anyone can).
Just want some practical labour work as would love that - as love the learning part.
In the meantime I do painting and decorating and also collect set top boxes on behalf of Virgin Media.
Chris

 

[alarm man]

Not doing electrical work for customers - I have passed work on in the past to someone who is registered with NAPIT. Work I have done was some downlighters for my brother.
Would not do it for anyone if was not sure. Have done pat testing (but then anyone can).
Just want some practical labour work as would love that - as love the learning part.
In the meantime I do painting and decorating and also collect set top boxes on behalf of Virgin Media.
Chris

well you must have a big family because ive read all your posts and you do some work for your brothers,i think your a bit out your depth,learn a bit more before going it alone.

 

[chrisgc]

well you must have a big family because ive read all your posts and you do some work for your brothers,i think your a bit out your depth,learn a bit more before going it alone.

He has had a property for last couple of years (not living in it at the moment). Qualified sparky come in and sorted new consumer unit out on it - but I have been doing just small stuff there.
Been good experience on the whole - It stalled for a while though due to planning permission taking ages for decision for certain things only for it to get declined (typical).
But your right - before going alone - I need to do a lot more learning (anyone in Swindon area need a dogsbody - or just me to shadow over them)?
Oh and I do appreciate your advice as know your being honest.

 

[ackbarthestar]

Chris,
This is how I interpret the information you have given:
Connect each L and N from the white and yellow marked cables across the Neutral and Loop in the pendant
Connect the L and SW from the unmarked cable across the Loop and the Switch in the pendant
Connect the SW and N from the light and the red marked cable across the Neutral and the Switch in the pendant.

From the picture:
In simple terms move the L from the Red marked cable from the Loop to the Switch in the pendant

 

[Knobhead]

Sorry the drawing is nearly as bad as your picture :blush5:

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[chrisgc]

All sorted now - thanks everyone who input into this thread.

I knew it had to be one simple wire incorrectly placed.

Thanks again all.