What to do with too many wires for a bathroom light fitting?

[anna1970]

I'd like to install a new bathroom light. The new light has simple press and insert connections.

The old light (since it is connected to a bathroom fan as well) has 3 neutral cores, 3 earth cores and 2 (or maybe 3?) earth cores.

I know they won't fit into the new press and insert connection - what should I do? Would it be safe to use a junction box and keep it inside the new light? I've seen some on screw fix with can accommodate two flexes but not three.

 

[DPG]

It's a common problem. A good solution would be a wago box and wago connectors in the loft, with just one cable coming down to the light. Obviously you would need to be competent to do this.

 

[westward10]

What IP rating is that fitting.

 

[anna1970]

Thanks DPG, I've had a quick look at those and they do look like a good solution - does it need a qualified electrician, or is it straight forward enough for a keen DIYer? Or is there a more basic solution? I've changed plugs and plug sockets before, but not anything more complex than that.

 

[anna1970]

What IP rating is that fitting.

I think it is unrated (it was quite a cheap fitting from China/ Amazon ) - not safe for a bathroom then I guess.

 

[Timbo]

If you connect that light up it will probably go bang!
It's 110V.?

 

[DPG]

If you connect that light up it will probably go bang!
It's 110V.?

Good spot !! Hopefully the OP has binned it eh.