Wiring a lightbulb

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irw

Quadricyclist
Location
Liverpool, UK
But should I be getting that reading from the 'return' wire and not the 'live'?

Yep, you would think so, but it’s not neccesarily that simple when it comes to lighting circuits. Have you checked what is going on behind the switch?

Edited to add, beaten to it by Mikey.
 

Levo-Lon

Guru
As above check wires in the switch as it sounds like there wrong way round.
Also check any junction boxes if you can find them.
Switch ..junction box ..light as several lights are usually all linked
 

pawl

Legendary Member
Personally unless the wiring is straight forward swap I get a qualified electrician.Had light fittings replaced in four rooms,one of which had two fittings two out let’s controled by a switch in the kitchen and a double switch in the lounge which also controlled the lighting to the stairs
Cost £50 and pease of mind job had been done correctly.If your not sure don’t mess with electrics.
 
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