How do I rewire a 1960`s braided cord light pendant and rose?

I have 2 reds joined in middle, two blacks running to one side of pendant wire and one single black running to other side of wire. The rose is operated by way of wall switch and pull cord switch ( 2 way)
How do I rewire a 1960`s braided cord light pendant and rose?
Its likely the 2 reds are live, the 2 blacks are neutral, and the single black is a switched live



So, for a new light you are likely you have a brown and blue wire.



The two reds stay together

The single black goes to the brown in your new light

The blacks go to the blue in your new light.



Howeever, if the cable is braided it points to the rest of the house cable being really old. You really need to consider a re-wire some time soon.



Lets hope your ScreenName is not an omen !



cheers,
Reply:You don't, since January 2006 any electrical work must be carried out by an approved electrician, by asking the question you are obviously not one.
Reply:Do exactly as Michael H has said, but please note, for the past twenty plus years braided flex cord has been ilegal to have as a pendant flex as it was deemed to be a fire risk
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