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UK Light wiring

Thread starter davet24
Start date Apr 14, 2024
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davet24

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Apr 14, 2024

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Hi all was having a problem with lights work one min not next took ceiling rose cover off to find a stray black wire only terminal free is the middle ones where there is only 2 reds would the black wire go here ( landing light not working ) dont think i have seen this before and a bit reluctant to connect it here

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davet24

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Apr 14, 2024

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westward10 said:
It is connected somewhat unconventional but if it is the same cable it goes with the two reds, tighten all of the screws.

Thank you

westward10 said:
It is connected somewhat unconventional but if it is the same cable it goes with the two reds, tighten all of the screws.

Thank you all done and working

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