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Hi chaps,

I'm wanting to add a couple of wall lights in my dining room, which currently only has a single pendant which is wired through a junction box some where, now do wall lights require a neutral? If so what's the easiest way to get a neutral to switch? I know I will have to swap the current 1 gang switch for a 2 gang switch obv. Thanks.
 
Hi chaps,

I'm wanting to add a couple of wall lights in my dining room, which currently only has a single pendant which is wired through a junction box some where, now do wall lights require a neutral? If so what's the easiest way to get a neutral to switch? I know I will have to swap the current 1 gang switch for a 2 gang switch obv. Thanks.
You could always take a S/L, N and CPC from the ceiling light, to your new wall lights, wont need to change the switch then.
 
WHAT THE OTHER OLD FARTS ARE SAYING IS THAT WE DON'TKNOW YOUR LEVEL OF COMPETENCE.bllodty caps lock again111. i.e . are you competent to carry out this or do you need a spark? need beer. brb.
 
You don't know if your lights require a neutral or not.
maybe he meant if he needed a N at the switch.as walllights are best looped at switch due to lack of space th loop at fittings. OP wasn't clear.
 
you could get a wet-pants to wire a L to the lights and connect the other side to earth. that'll work, but stay clear.
 
This was my point I think. This question displays a serious lack of understanding. I would disagree with your assertion of competence. It would be best to contact a local electrician or two and get a quote for the job.

Had a total brain fart :tearsofjoy: sorry guys, been a long day from early hours(kids) I understand how lights work, was confusing myself with neutral at the switch, what a --- I am eh, I'd basically have to run new cable from jb to switch obv for the switched live and from jb to wall lights, swap the 1 gang switch for 2 gang switch?
 
Had a total brain fart :tearsofjoy: sorry guys, been a long day from early hours(kids) I understand how lights work, was confusing myself with neutral at the switch, what a --- I am eh, I'd basically have to run new cable from jb to switch obv for the switched live and from jb to wall lights, swap the 1 gang switch for 2 gang switch?
See post 2 use existing switch, your suggestion will be making unnecessary work for yourself, loop pff the SL and N at the ceiling fitting to first wall light and then to the second fitting, simples.
 

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