uk electricians - I want to install a small extractor fan - the terminals say permanant live - L1- and neutral?
How do I connect them to a light socket so it comes on when the lights do? the 2 wires on the light socket are black and red - Ive connected them with permanant red and black on the fan with no joy.
It doesnt need to be earthed and can go on a lighting ring according to the packet - but HOW ? thanks
Try flipping them round.
Or better, get a circuit tester and find which wires are live when switch on and switch off
Or better still, get an electrician and maybe save your life
Talk soon,
Joe Beaven
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Dennis W Says:
Try flipping them round.
Or better, get a circuit tester and find which wires are live when switch on and switch off
Or better still, get an electrician and maybe save your life
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Posted on January 14th, 2009 at 11:00 am