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Default Power lights in loft from lighting circuit help please

On 12/10/2017 21:44, Yam man wrote:
replying to Bob Minchin, Yam man wrote:
Thanks for input guys. So I've found a lighting cable that reads live on
voltage tester pen I can turn off breaker to lights then cut that cable
wire
both ends into a new 4way 20 amp jb. Join my switch into that loop then
from
switch I join on my light? Is that correct? I have basic knowledge and
awareness of electrics but I'm a mechanic not a sparky so apologies if


Here is how you normally do "loop in" wiring with junction boxes or at a
switch location:

http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/...Wiring_Options


I'm not
very quick on uptake we all learn new sometime. I'm not sure about where
the
earth come from or to for the light fitting? It has a cable and 3pin usual
plug on I plan on cutting it off and it should have earth in that is
that not
sufficient? Thanks again for all and any help.


Yup the earth in its flex will be adequate.


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Cheers,

John.

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