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Hi, Right on closer inspection the single earth wire is actually 3 earth wires wrapped together...1 for each set of the 3 wires. I also checked another ceiling light in another room and it also has an earth wire. As far as I'm aware all the electrics in the house have an earth. Do I still...

Will try that tomorrow thanks. I've just replaced two double sockets in another room with similar chrome units which required earthing. all the wiring so far has had an earth core there, hopefully I've just missed the earth on those other 2. Will let you know how things go. Thanks Chris

ProDave: Sorry I must have missed your post as I replied. I will check the earth wires tomorrow since we're almost out of daylight here. Doc H: I'm in Southwest Scotland Thanks for all your replies, I think I understand the wiring now but will certainly check the earth wires before I do...

Thank you both for your quick replies! Steptoe, when you say the 2 neutral blacks go together does that mean they can be put into the same "N" connector and the other black wire which was going into the old "L" is the switched live which goes into the new Live? Am I right in thinking the...

Hello, I'm looking for some help on changing a light in a kitchen. I don't have much electrical experience but have the basics to change simple sockets / switches etc. This kitchen light wiring (2 switches at either end of the kitchen) isn't something I recognise and hoped someone here could...