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Hi everyone We have some 10mm PCB RGBCCT strips (6 terminals/wires) being installed in the kitchen under the worktops However electrician is...
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Hey guys I'm going back into college and I have had some time off and behind work. I just can't get my head around this. 1 gang 2 way plate...
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Hello, I’m trying to change a pendent light, I’ve wired it the same as the previous light that was on there however the light is now permanently...
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Hello! I have a chandelier purchased in Asia where the voltage is 220 volts, alternating at 50 cycles (Hertz) per second. What do I need to do to...
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I'm looking to consider asking my electrician to fit one extra LED flush-fit spot in loft hatch so it matches the rows in the ceiling to a total...
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Hi What do you call the black bit on this picture please. And where can I order one from. Thanks in advance.
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We are in the process of renovating our house, and would like to setup led strip-lighting throughout. of the options, this seems most attractive...
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I'm considering using several of the remote WiFi switch sets to control a group of five different lights. The existing switches are all grouped...
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I have halogen lights in my kitchen under the wall units, there are ten lights altogether bulbs are either 10 watt or 20 watt G4 bulbs ( not sure...
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Just finished installing 20 x spike lights in a customers front garden. 2.5mm SWA ran from existing junction box feeding existing fence lights...
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I have carried out home wiring for 60 years as a competent person, for the last 20 years, I employ a local electrician to check my work and sign...
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Hi Total novi e but have wired multiple light switches previously and survived :) I've bought a nice WiFi enabled dinner switch for a new LED...
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I have a spare 2.5mm 3 core flex cable. Can I use it for an outdoor light? It will be connected a junction box that's already supplying...
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As above the chest level from ground ,metal ANPR housing has no connection to earth ,it has monitors modems and a camera inside with a 230 volt...
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I’ve recently moved into house and had an electrician out to install some new lights and shaver point in an en-suite. Problem is that the house is...
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I have some Hafele swan neck over cabinet LED lights in my kitchen. They are about 15 years old and a couple have failed. They are now...
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I'm trying to fit dimmer switches but there there isn't enough space in the back boxes. I have replaced some of the boxes with deeper units and...
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Anyone think of a way for a 'tripped"RCBO to notify property owner etc. Client has a valuable display cabinet thats fed from a RCBO (Radial) ...
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I can't seem to find the right answer for a smart switch installation for a light that has THREE switches. There's conflicting information, and...
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Hi, does anyone know where I can buy a replacement light fitting like the one in the picture? It takes a s15 bulb 284mm and the length can be no...
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hello all. I am trying to add led strip lights to my boat trailer. I have marine grade submersible lights. I will have them running parallel to...
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I want to buy two of the above for my property. I am on a budget. The property can get battered by driving rain, finding an outdoor LED flood...
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Good Morning, I've used this forum for advice many times but this is my first time posting so I hope that this community can help! We're...
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My bedroom light stopped working. The ceiling rose looks fine. No other lights are affected in the property and the fuses have not tripped. The...
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Hello. I’ve been racking my brain all day with this. Here is my situation and question: I have some OEM ambient lights in my vehicle. They are...
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Good morning. Recently I started a new job with a company that does smart houses. For this project they use dali and knx. Now, I am looking for...
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Hi all, I am trying to replace my halogen wall uplights (230W, 240V, R7S, 114mm) with LED but so far no luck. I've tried both of the below LEDs...
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I have two 4 inch recessed CLF 4 pin light cans installed in laundry room since 2012. The bulbs are fluctuating in brightness. I think the...
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I am upgrading garage lighting. I have installed 12 40W batten lights (cheap Amazon variety - don’t have specs). 6A breaker in Garage consumer...
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hi could some one please help me with the wires on this light switch please i need to change it to a new one any help would be apreciated thanks
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Hi, Just interested in learning what others do when faced with an old lighting installation where there is no earth and you’re installing a metal...
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I'm looking at putting up & down lights onto a solid brick wall (1900 semi detached house) What's best way practically and aesthetically to...
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Good afternoon all, I have been asked to quote for an LED lighting upgrade to 2 x outdoor tennis courts. The existing metal halide lights are...
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Hi There is a lighting circuit fault in a property with the downstairs lighting circuit. I have tested the voltage and there is 230v on both...
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I'm converting my garage and have about 15m of skirting being installed which has a groove in it I wish to install a (dotless) RGB led light strip...
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Hi, new member here seeking a bit of advice. I want to run 4 x 5 meter addressable RGB LED stips around my living room skirting to form a...
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I've just changed the bulb in an outdoor PIR security floodlight (to LED). But the light stays on by default, and turns off when I go outside. I...
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I've fitted some led lights with power supply and mi light controller, they were working fine and all colours could be seen, then for some reason...
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My kitchen had an extension at some point and the 2 lights are switched from a 2 gang light switch. It's separate circuits so I can't join them...
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Hey folks, i work for a relatively small company, but we are doing some big jobs. And right our headache is taking over outdoor lighting...
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Hi everyone. I live in an older home that still has a few circuits with aluminum wiring. One of these is a lights-only circuit that contains 6...
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Hi all. I'm new to this forum so thank you for having me. I'm having an issue with my bathroom lights. I have x4 MR11 3.5mm Spots. They've been...
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Hi guys. I'm currently working through the city and guilds 2396 design project and I'm stuck on an emergency lighting question. The question...
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SO, I have this Lutron single pole switch and I realize it has a neutral wire and of course the switch Im replacing has only the Hot and the load...
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Hi I am looking to build an infrared sauna something similar to this: I have the six infrared bulbs which are 250wattage and 120V. Here: GE...
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Hello all I don't have the installation instructions for a Next 5 light candle bulb chandelier light fitting I've acquired, and it has confusing...
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I'm encountering a problem with the lighting in my kitchen. I reside in an apartment that has a light fixture utilizing 2 T8 fluorescent bulbs...
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Hey all, hoping someone can help with a particularly annoying problem! Have changed a load of LED downlights to the fixed bulb Centorio type (14W...
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Hi. I've just had my a big renovation done and I stupidly forgot to tell the electrician to include a lighting circuit for the kitchen cabinet...
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Hi, in the middle of having my house re-wired I've chased the walls myself and laid the cable for the new sockets (nothing connected up) When...
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