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[clint]

hi

ive just been doin up my front room and have fitted new light switch+ plug sockets+wall light.

i had a new ceiling fitted and the plastier took down the light so i didnt see how it was wired up

ive got a new ceiling light to fit.

right the problem is theres 3xgangs of wires

1 x mains
1x wall light
1x switch

now where do i put them all as i know i need to loop the lights aswell.

please help

[ericmark]

You can look in projects which will give you some idea and also http://www.ericmark.talktalk.net/lights.bmp on my web site which is a wiring diagram and may help you work out what is going on.
But wall lights do not always follow standard wiring and if not don't think I can help much.
Eric