Help wiring a light fitting

[nathandance1996]

that cable looks very old, it could have snapped as it could have been brittle, did the old light work as it was? if so ignore the center wire. are you able to pull the cable out a bit more or check the cable in the ceiling?

 

[mickys86]

Just ignore it, great idea. Ignorance is bliss

 

[nathandance1996]

Just ignore it, great idea. Ignorance is bliss

I'm only suggesting that if the fitting worked as is, although given the picture that seems highly unlikely.
It just looks like the feed to to the switch has snapped off, the cable will probably have to be looked at above the ceiling then extended if necessary.

 

[nathandance1996]

Just ignore it, great idea. Ignorance is bliss

although unlikely, could the fitting have the loop in a junction box, but with a permanent live feed (single core) for a ceiling fan that somebody never got round to actually putting up.



only a theory for the unusual wiring.

 

[axel132132]

Im 50 min away... Ill fit it for you for £25 + 45p / mile =] 51Miles = 22.95 total £47.95 =]

 

[telectrix]

Im 50 min away... Ill fit it for you for £25 + 45p / mile =] 51Miles = 22.95 total £47.95 =]

cheap. from the pic posted, i'd not be happy leaving without checking and testing at least that circuit and competing a MWC. £60 + travel. that 51 miles is going to take you the best part of 2 hours, so it's at least a 3 hour call out.