How to shorten light fitting on ceiling?

Kimberley

How do i shorten a pendant light to the ceiling so it's not hanging down too much near our heads I'm talking about this kind of fitting..is it best to get a proffessional in to do it?

cheekymole

Firstly turn the electricity off, double check that you have done so. Remove the rose i.e. the big round bit and locate the connections. Remove the wire making a careful note of where the wires were. Cut the wire to length. Strip the new bits of wire and reconnect. Turn the mains back on.
NOTE treat electricity with respect and it won't harm you.

Yes I am female too!

Kimberley

cheekymole wrote:

Firstly turn the electricity off, double check that you have done so. Remove the rose i.e. the big round bit and locate the connections. Remove the wire making a careful note of where the wires were. Cut the wire to length. Strip the new bits of wire and reconnect. Turn the mains back on.
NOTE treat electricity with respect and it won't harm you.

Yes I am female too!

Is it that easy? Like wiring a plug? Cool!! ok ta

cheekymole

Good luck and let us know i how you get on.

uncle_buck_3

Just to add to cheekymole’s post…

The cover of the rose is a screw fit.

Kimberley

Yeah i'll do it tomorrow i'll post an update on this thread to let you know how it goes :beer:

MarkyMarkD

GO FOR IT Kimberley - it's not hard, honest. Make sure, doubly sure, that the power is definitely off before you start.

Kimberley

MarkyMarkD wrote:

GO FOR IT Kimberley - it's not hard, honest. Make sure, doubly sure, that the power is definitely off before you start.

I'll try not to get blown up

cheekymole

Where are you , Kimberley?

Kimberley

I'm here :j It's done now

uncle_buck_3

well done :T