Light probably has power because its wired in the 3 plate system common in
many house....

Full feed at every light then drop a switchwire from each light to the
switch.

I agree on the latter... i did house bashin for years, its amazing where you
can get cables if you put ur mind to it, lol.

Neil

"Nick" wrote in message
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Andrew wrote:

My problem is that I have a problem with the wiring between a ceiling
lamp and the existing light switch on the wall on the opposite side of
the room.

The ceiling lamp has power but there is no continuity to the switch.

I want to install a wireless switch on the wall in the same place as
the existing switch and install a receiver at the lamp to switch the
lamp, rather than chase out and redecorate.

Firstly, how come the ceiling lamp has power? Surely the live wire to it
must go through that switch. In which case maybe the switch is faulty and
should be easily replaced. If there is a problem with the wiring is it
safe to leave it like that?

Secondly, if the wire needs replacing it may be possible pull a new wire
through by attaching it to the old wire.