Electrical Guides & Advice
This section covers cable and flex stripping and connecting as well as information on earthing, bonding and colour codes for wiring. There are articles explaining how electricity works and all you need to know about the mains supply to your home. We explain how lampholders, light switches, sockets and appliances are connected to circuits. One way and two way lighting are explained as well as basics such as wiring a plug or television aerial.
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Lighting
- Installing a new light fitting
- Adding a new light and switch – one way
- Adding a new light and switch – two way
- Two way lighting circuits
- Wiring a ceiling rose
- Replacing a ceiling rose
- Connecting a close mounted fitting
- Connecting a track fitting
- Christmas tree lights
- Installing a fluorescent tube fitting and switch
- How to replace a light switch
- Fitting a lamp holder