I tried to replace a crappy old ceiling light fitting with a new unit. I wired it up , flicked on the electric and it came on , so I thought it was ok. Then I replaced the light switch with a clean new one. When I turned on the power again the light was on and it stays on regardless of what position the switch is at. I tested the switch on another circuit & it is ok. I know little about electrics. All I ever attempt to do is swap like for like where there is not much chance to make a decision & screw things up ! How can the light be on permanantly even though it is connected to a working switch?
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17 years ago