Le_Jars Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Is it really just a question of interrupting the live feed to a bulb? IE the live wire goes to the switch and then carries on from the other terminal to the light fitting itself, where the neutral is connected straight on? I need to put in a new light with a switch for it. Is it that simple, or is there more to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Spot on, dead simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le_Jars Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I am not sure exactly what you are trying to do but,if you want to control the one (or more) light(s) from two positions i.e. be able to switch it on or off at either switch then it is not quite so simple.You will need to wire it with two way switches which is a little different.If you want a totally separate light and switch to work independently, you will need a live supply but also a neutral and an earth cable... and you can't get them from the existing switch cable.Sorry if that has confused you more but I'm trying to helpDannyPS I am not an electrician and also be very careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I think you are confusing the issue Danny.The question was quite clear and about the most simple light & switch configuration. If the OP had wanted to wire a two way circuit I'm sure he would have said so.Also an earth is not neccessary for a simple pendant bulb holder. Where would you propose it be connected [Www]I do agree that care should be taken of course [I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le_Jars Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Yes, I do just want a simple one-way light switch, nothing more, and yes I will be careful I just thought I'd ask as it seemed too simple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Sorry if I made matters more confusing but I didn't find the post very clear. That was why I posted.Ernie,is it not usual to have an earth wire at the light fitting? All of the light points I have seen in France have an earth wire available. Some fittings do require an earth fitting.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Le_Jars do make sure that you feel confident about doing this and perhaps best to do it so that it complies with the French regulations.What you are proposing is very simple if you know what you are doing.There are books that will show you what is required. Armed with knowledge it is easy.However, faulty electrics do cause fire andd / or shocks - just remember to get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le_Jars Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Thanks for your concern. I have done lots of other electrical projects around my house and others, just never a switch! That's why I thought I'd ask. I just thought there was something I was missing as it seemed very simple.Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Danny, I admit I don't know what the current French regulations say but in my house none of the light fittings have earths nor do they need them because there are no metal parts to earth. Having said that most of the 2 pin outlets weren't earthed either, a situatuion I have definately remedied !Le_jars, you're beginning to worry me a bit now. I don't wish to criticise but a light and a switch really is as simple as it gets yet if you were unsure about this I'm somewhat concerned about your assertion thay you have done "lots of other electrical projects around my house and others"Perhaps you've been very lucky.................[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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