How to fit a ceiling light UK- Ultimate Handyman DIY tips

How to fit a new light in place of a traditional ceiling rose. If you have any questions you will get a faster answer here
http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/index.php
This video is in the UK and so is only suitable for people in the UK.

Changing a light fitting can look complicated to someone that is not experienced and so hopefully this will help people.

Here are some more links that may help if you are stuck-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MLshqOmltU

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/diy/electrics/light_fitting/ceiling_rose_wi...

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/diy/electrics/light_fitting/changing_light_...

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• ceiling rose
• changing a light
• fit new light
• replace ceiling light
• change light fitting
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[XboxGamerKidd]

Why is it so confusing here in the US it is so easy

[ultimatehandyman]

@XboxGamerKidd

It can be easier if the loop in is at the switch there are only three wires to connect at the light, but in most houses in the UK the loop in is at the ceiling rose which makes it seem a little more complicated.

[AintBigAintClever]

Those Wago connectors make things look easy. What always bugs me though is that these light fittings always come with three-terminal block connector strips, which are useless when replacing a rose because they don't have a terminal for the loop-through. Would only cost pennies for them to use four-terminal strips, instead you've got to provide an extra single or replace the whole block.

Good video. After seeing all the US ones it's nice to see some earth sleeving! :)

[ultimatehandyman]

@AintBigAintClever

I agree.

It's a pity the light fitting manufacturers don't make them all modular, so the wiring is done in a socket and then the light fitting just plugs into the socket. Or they could incorporate the wago compact connectors into the fitting.

I once installed a light from Ikea and it had 7 lives and 7 neutrals to connect to the existing wiring!

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[Plastikage]

what kind/brand of tester are you using?

[ultimatehandyman]

@Plastikage

Can't remember what I used in this video, but now I use a GS38 approved voltage tester.

[ultimatehandyman]

@saintsebastien1

As far as I am aware, you only need to notify if doing electrical work in a room containing a bath or shower. You should be able to fit any light fitting in a cloak room.

[saintsebastien1]

Hi, I was just wondering as to whether or not it is safe to fit a Light fitting in a downstairs toilet room? There is only a toilet and basin in there, and it is not going to be exposed to any steam or wetness.. It is a flush one. Many thanks

[ultimatehandyman]

@stuski1985

Glad it helped.

Thanks for the comment

[stuski1985]

Thanks for this it really helped !!!!