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Unclebill

Quote:

Originally Posted by jake

On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:59:44 GMT, "ARWadworth"
wrote:

"John Rumm" wrote in message
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Unclebill wrote:

How do I find out which is live and which is neutral without any test
equipment??

By buying some...

Impovise, wet your finger and touch the wires in turn. You will soon find
the live cable.

It will save you a few quid.

Adam

One for the legal groups - but if this poster actually did this, I
wonder if you could be implicated in the legal consequences that might
follow. Mmm...

OK everyone settle down !
I bought a multimeter, checked that the conduit really is a good earth and found out which cable was which. The new light fitting is up and running.
Thanks to all who made practical suggestions.
Bill