How to wire up my dimmer switch?
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thats seems likely, the neutral is the black wire?
You know i used that led light screwdriver, that thing that tests if a wire has live current running through it, so the red wire lights up but the 2nd red does not light up but it plays a part, not sure though, im currently using a table lamp to light up my room
It would have been cheaper to get an electrician in
sorry, DS
how much does it cost for a competent electrician for 30 mins work with call out charge?
It wasn't a neutral wire it was switched line, but if the wiring has been altered at the light, it is likely it is now neutral and will destroy any switch or dimmer fitted.
You have to provide your own connectors for any additional wiring, some methods of wring would require several additional connectors.
I don't know where you live, but we would charge no where near £200 for replacing a light and switch. Probably nearer £40ish if you were local, which would cover up to an hours work and travel etc. In fact, we could do it much cheaper than £200 if you called me out on the out of hours emergency phone and I sorted it at 3AM!
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Reaally? Where on earth do you live?
hah? im under the impression that a electrician costs an arm and a leg right? if it is really 40ish then i could afford that, im based in Aylesbury Buckinghmshire I just have to be careful with what i can spare as i was made redundant from my job last month hence me trying to do it my self
on the ceiling
my old light
this is the new light im trying to fit on, with 3 connections and i have 6 on the ceiling
wall socket for light switch
i wish i could find a nice electrician who could fit my light and switch for that price
Disconnect the black wires one at a time when the light no longer works that will be the NEUTRAL feed from the mains. If you disconnect the remaining black that (should be the live feed from the switch ) that would be connected to the L on the light fitting, the reds should be connected together using connector block and do not connect to the light fitting.
If you are unsure do NOT attempt to do this , get an electrician.
As you have been asked already , post some pics of the wiring.
Regards,
DS
If you are unsure do NOT attempt to do this , get an electrician.
As you have been asked already , post some pics of the wiring.
Regards,
DS
Well you either need a multimeter or a battery and bulb to work this out. Simple enough though
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