From chandlier to single holder

corblimey

Ever since I moved into my house, I've been annoyed by the previous owner's lighting choices. He has 4 of these

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4328623/c_1/1|category_root|Home+and+furniture|14417894/c_2/3|23715807|Lighting|14418021/c_3/4|cat_14418021|Ceiling+lights|14418022.htm

I don't like them, cleaning them and keeping them in bulbs is a pain, so I want rid. I'm planning on replacing them all with single holders

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/0027007/Trail/searchtext%3ECEILING+ROSE.htm

but have no concept of what's involved. Assuming I'm smart enough to turn off the electricity at the fusebox (not a given), anything else I should know? In theory how easy is it going to be to remove the existing fixtures and replace with the single ceiling rose? I'd prefer not to get a leccy in, but if necessary I will.

M cebee

just get a sparkie

50-60 quid and save a load of hassle

indie armada

prob best get a sparks in, due to neutral loops and switch wires can make it that bit more difficult if you've not done it before.

cabledude

Should be very simple. Blue wires go into block marked N(uetral). Brown wires go into block marked L(ive). Green Yellow go to E(arth) block. Turn off all lighting switches on your fuseboard. Get a phase tester to just double check before you touch live or nuetral's. Make sure to keep looped nuetrals together i.e. if there are 2 or 3 blue wires (or brown) twisted together keep them that way.Unless you have to do major climbing or need scaffolding to get up to vaulted roof this is a very basic job than anyone with half a brain should be able to do.15 minutes should do each one. One hour should see job done and save your €40-60.