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put new light fitting on. Lights go on 1st time then 2nd time they tripp out light fuse

cammy
June 2010
Wiring error - one of the wires that appears to be a neutral - is not a neutral - it's Switched Live - to turn the light on and off.

You have very probably connected all the live wires together (correctly) and all the neutral-looking wires together (not correct).

In your situation the lamp lights when the switch is OFF and the fuse blows when the Switch is ON.

Check out this picture...

http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/project_images/electrical_safety/ceiling_rose.jpg

And if it's all too much for you call an electrician - they need the work!

Good luck...

Peccavi
June 2010

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