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Help needed for wiring 2 different ceiling roses
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<blockquote data-quote="Doc Hudson" data-source="post: 452293" data-attributes="member: 1607"><p>From the questions you ask it does sound as though you have no idea how a basic light circuit works, or what particular tests are needed to diagnose a fault, or what type of test equipment is needed to carry out the tests. To verify a circuit is safe numerous visual checks, dead tests, live tests have to be undertaken. Then the test results obtained must be cross checked with maximum and minimum values permissible to comply with BS7671 wiring regulations. Even if you had the correct test equipment, it is quite likely you would be unable to correctly interpret the results you get if you did any tests. You question is akin to me asking if I can verify my car with pass the MOT when all I have is a tyre pressure gauge. (I could verify one small aspect, but be unable to check the bulk of what is needed). To be quite blunt lights are about as basic as any wiring becomes, Supply to switch to load back to supply. 10mins testing would quickly identify all of the wires and reconnect them. If you can afford to waste £150+ on a tester that you do not understand, I would suggest the most economical solution for you is to get a competent person round who would probably fix both for less than half the price.</p><p></p><p>Doc H.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doc Hudson, post: 452293, member: 1607"] From the questions you ask it does sound as though you have no idea how a basic light circuit works, or what particular tests are needed to diagnose a fault, or what type of test equipment is needed to carry out the tests. To verify a circuit is safe numerous visual checks, dead tests, live tests have to be undertaken. Then the test results obtained must be cross checked with maximum and minimum values permissible to comply with BS7671 wiring regulations. Even if you had the correct test equipment, it is quite likely you would be unable to correctly interpret the results you get if you did any tests. You question is akin to me asking if I can verify my car with pass the MOT when all I have is a tyre pressure gauge. (I could verify one small aspect, but be unable to check the bulk of what is needed). To be quite blunt lights are about as basic as any wiring becomes, Supply to switch to load back to supply. 10mins testing would quickly identify all of the wires and reconnect them. If you can afford to waste £150+ on a tester that you do not understand, I would suggest the most economical solution for you is to get a competent person round who would probably fix both for less than half the price. Doc H. [/QUOTE]
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