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HI All - need to run supply cables from the drivers to the ribbons in a new build. Its an ICF so will have min 10mm of plaster plus finish applied...
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I have just installed 8x GU10 downlights in our kitchen with a 2 way setup using the 2 cable method, when I turned the light on they are...
I am swapping a light switch in France for a motion sensor with two simple connections. The switch I wish to remove has two black into one...
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Looking for the best brand or supplier for LED striplight
It need to be IP rated with a length of 7.6m and a leader of 3m.
It's going...
What is the best system for illuminating a bathroom mirror?
I installed one such mirror recently. I will have to replace it, not only because the...
What cable would you use to connect this light through a cavity wall to a FCU the other side of the wall?
I am thinking, 1.5mm² 3 Core NYY-J...
Hi, asking for a friend in Australia.
She wants to install two Pendant lights over a kitchen island and four downlights all on the same switch...
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The wiring for my lights have multiple COM wires in most rooms, which are a pain to screw into the COM part of the switch. The switches that...
Hi can anyone help me with this light switch? Photos of how it was wired to old switch but new switch is different with different names.
I’m...
I am lighting my workshop with LED's. I had all 13W (1500 lumens) but wanted more light on the benches, so ordered some 23W, which is supposed to...
What does the 18th say about RCD on commercial lighting
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I am new in this forum thanks for adding me. I did try to use search option with not much luck.
I work at Heathrow as an electrical guy but...
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I need to put a chandlier in my siblings house.
I've taken the old one off. As you can see in the pic.
To put the bracket on do I just...
I've been asked to quote for track lighting replacement in a London art gallery that's suffered extensive water damage from the floor above...
I have installed a number of 120v smart light switches and smart bulbs which I have set up on a schedule via an app. I would like to add another...
I've a light fitting that's controlled from a Whitecroft absence detector PIR and a wall switch. The way it works, is the Retractive wall switch...
Hi All, Thankyou in advance for your help
I have a block of 5 stories with a staircase timer already installed in a 3 wire connection setup.
I...
I have been asked to rewire an antique metal standard lamp. It has been rewired previously, but not earthed..! One of the screws on the base has a...
Hello,
Thank you for time, firstly.
I am installing an LED bedroom light to the ceiling replacing an existing old light / fan.
The terminal box...
Hi I’m at my wits end trying to find a lamp adapter for my friends French (I think) lamp. It has a larger thread on the lamp to the thread on a...
I am replacing a 3 gang switch with a modern one. All the wires going into the switch are the same colour. I have labelled which port each wire...
Hi all I'm wanting to do some testing on my HID headlights and I need to power the projectors on on a bench. It has a ballast and the HID bulb.
Bit of an embarrassing one here but wondering if anyone can help.
Was called to a doctor's surgery yesterday to replace the battery in an...
I need to change the light to led and the traditional ceiling roses are stuck to the ceiling so how do i remove this without damaging the paint.
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Hope you’re all keeping well!
I’m replacing a fluorescent tube light which had an electronic ballast fitting - I’ve ripped this out and...
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I have been flying around my house and I have been seeing a lot of two way switches used instead of when a one way is only...
Looking for some advice on one touch switches to for a 2 way circuit.
Client is very particular and doesn't like it when switches forming 2 way or...
I've got a customer with 2 way switches which I want to rectify it in such a way it would simultaneously control the single light fitting. The...
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I have a question as being in Africa for 15 years, I used to use a mustimeter to check voltages at the light switches as they got...
Looking to wire a summerhouse with Downlights and outside lighting but don’t really do much lighting and switching.
Any advice on how to wire a...
Daydreaming today while at the ice rink.
Last day of the season, and they turned on their disco lights and music.
I got to thinking about...
Hi, I've got a light with a ceiling rose in the kitchen. While rectifying some faults in the house I came across to the light and measure Neutral...
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I was hoping someone could give me some advice on how should I space the downlights on the landing area. I’ve read it’s meant to be 1...
My local store purchased a lot of this Chinese LED striplight JH-12C for himself they are dying like flies, I offered to look at one (he has 20...
Hello everyone
Would this driver be a suitable replacement
to this one vvv?
Not gonna lie, it gives me a headache already
Evening All,
Strange one so after a bit of advice. Got called to a customer this evening who had their boiler repaired after the circuit board...
Ok guys, first post so be gentle. I have a standard setup of two two way switches, one at the bottom of the stairs and one at the top so the light...
Hi all,
Hoping someone will be able to give me a bit of advice.
I’m planning to install a PIR light on the outside wall of my porch to light up...
Hi Folks,
My unfinished basement has five light bulbs hanging from the ceiling with pull strings to turn each one on.
I would like to add a...
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I have a single switch in my garage to turn on a couple of lights in there. Yesterday I fitted a floodlight outside, drilled through...
Hi all can a Maintained emergency exit bulk head light fed from non lighting circuit if it is correctly fused and test point provided if no...
Hello folks,
Just looking for a little guidance please. I am sure that this is something that many of you have come across before.
I am...
Hi all,
What is the most popular outdoor wall or spike lights you install? What manufacturers? Typically use Knightsbridge's outdoor range but...
I've had 3, mostly Amazon specials. All started arcing after a few months.
For a 60W bedside lamp.
Google hasn't brought up much other than the...
Hello,
I am new to this forum and not an electrician. I am an Electrical Engineer though.
I have this kind of a ceiling lighting -...
I’m switching out timer light switches for normal light switches in my bathroom. One went to a light and fan and the second went to another light...
Usual thing, long hotel hall lights left on all day and night so control solution needed, is there products I can swap over from standard 2 way...
I'm looking to purchase this sconce, though to my dismay it appears to need a smaller outlet box than standard:
Bryant Sconce -...
Not sure I'm posting in the right place but:
We had a pool built. There are 5 LED waterfalls installed. The LED strips can toggle between 5...
I need some help locating suitable led downlights to be installed in rigid celotex, they are being installed in a flat roof but there is 70mm of...
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