Wiring advice for plug in lights
Ask questions and find answers to many subjects relating to electrics and electrical work

2 posts   •   Page 1 of 1
jimieee
Labourer
Labourer
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:43 pm

Wiring advice for plug in lights

Post by jimieee » Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:48 pm

Hello.

I want to make a light fitting with three bulbs that plugs into the mains. I've attached a circuit diagram of what I had in mind.
I put it together, plugged in the last bulb on the circuit only (i.e. the one on the far right of the diagram), but when I turned on the power it tripped the main switch on my consumer unit.

What did I do wrong?
Is there a better way to achieve the same result?
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

plumbbob
Project Manager
Project Manager
Posts: 1892
Joined: Wed May 07, 2008 9:59 pm

Re: Wiring advice for plug in lights

Post by plumbbob » Sun Nov 20, 2011 12:45 pm

There is nothing wrong with your diagram. Either you have made a mistake when actually connecting the wires, one of the light fittings is faulty or a cable is damaged such as being nailed through.

2 posts   •   Page 1 of 1
It is currently Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:35 am