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Odd wiring in ceiling light fitting

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David Wright

Jan 1, 1970
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I've removed a ceiling light fitting in the bathroom of my 'new' (built
c.1960) house, and I'm a little confused by the wiring - perhaps someone can
suggest what is going on -

The ceiling light fitting has three terminals, of which one is not used and
the other two have black wires running to them - one each. The two red wires
are joined together and insulation taped. The two earths are also twisted
together.

The light works fine and switches on and off with a pull-cord switch located
elsewhere in the room.

The problem is, the light fitting I am replacing it with has a Live and
Neutral side, and I don't know which wires to put in each side - I tried the
two blacks, one in each side (as per the current light), nothing happens -
then tried the two blacks in one side and the two reds in the other - the
light comes on, but permanently on irrespective of the switch position.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Cheers,
D.
 
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David Wright

Jan 1, 1970
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Any suggestions gratefully received.
Sorry, should have added - I am in the UK.

D.
 
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