UK Old ceiling light wiring clarification

[Paul Lathan]

Hi there.I was about to change a ceiling light for my daughter flat,to a drop down so she can put a lampshade on.The fitting is quite old and the wiring I found can be seen in the photos.There are 3 reds twisted together,then 3 blacks,of which 2 are in 1 connection and the other in another connection point.Could someone please describe to me how they would go into a modern light fitting.Many thanks

 

[westward10]

Three reds into the middle terminal.
Two blacks into the blue side.
Single black into the brown side.
Cut the twisted ends off.

 

[Paul Lathan]

Thank you so much

 

[lozarus]

That new pendant you're fitting seems to have damage to the suspended flex - treat yourself to a new one, they're only a couple of quid !

 

[MDJ]

That new pendant you're fitting seems to have damage to the suspended flex - treat yourself to a new one, they're only a couple of quid !

well spotted, brilliant reply, a potential reply post of the month there. I didn't spot it at first, but I am old lol