If your light manufacturer instruction clearly says that this light must be installed by qualified electrician according to bs7671.
Electrician to change light fittings.
Replacing light fixtures generally speaking a homeowner can replace light fixtures.
First check the amperage of the circuit and the wattage of the new fixture.
As you can see replacing a light fitting is one of the electrical projects you can do around your property even if you are not a certified electrician.
Remove the light bulb cover and bulbs from the fixture.
However there are a few instances where you should bring in professional help.
Costs for electricians to work on light fittings.
Turn off the power off remove light bulb cover and bulbs unscrew the screws or nuts lower fixture base remove electrical tape or wire nuts re attach wires with wire nuts raise and position new fixture.
Have a good weekend.
An electrician has told us it s the fittings not the wiring that is the problem when he did an electrical survey.
Electrical works you cannot do yourself.
Performing electrical repairs or installations outside of those mentioned above could be a breach of law.
Install a light in the loft.
Time to do job.
Replace electric radiators or towel radiators with similar ones.
Unscrew the screws or nuts holding the fixture base to the ceiling box.
Unless otherwise specified prices include labour and materials but exclude vat.
Only touch electrical connection if you are totally confident and do not take risk as to save under 50 60 you may risk yourself and your family members.
Lower the fixture base and remove the electrical tape or wire nuts from the black hot wire white neutral wire and if present green ground wire.
I arranged for an electrician to take down my chandelier light fittings 2 of them in one room before leaving my rented house and to replace them with the original ordinary style light fittings my former landlord is now demanding i provide an electrical certificate for the testing of the lighting circuit that your electrician has to issue.