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I genuinely can't find a 3 gang 3 way black smart light switch - any ideas where I can get one from? Seems to be hard to get hold of?
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Hi, Some advice would be appreciated… I have 4 downlights in the bathroom and want to add a motion sensor to turn on just one if everything is...
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Can anyone tell me if its okay for a 12v 4.8w led fish tank light tube to run off a driver that puts out 60w???
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This is the second set which won't work to replace the current spots here in my kitchen. All they do is flash once quickly. I'm replacing...
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What type of switches are these ? How do I replace them , they’re all over the house 3 way switches different wiring never seen them before older...
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Hi all, Having some trouble working out how to change this lightbulb. Videos of similar units suggest you should be able to unscrew the white rim...
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First time poster here seeking a little advice/confirmation I have spurred off to a fused switch and from there running two 2.5mm cables to the...
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Hello I have a picture light that takes a 221mm bulb, but the attachments to hold the bulb broke off years ago. Any advice as to where to find the...
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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’d appreciate your professional views on this question, as I’ve had 2 of the associated electrical bodies quizzed on this.!!!! ON changing/up...
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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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I have purchased spotlights as below, but they are flickering when I dimmed them down to around 15-20%. We have installed 8 x ALUSSO LED Recessed...
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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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Hi all, Disclaimer: I'm not an electrician and have very basic knowledge of electrical installation. We've been putting in a new kitchen into an...
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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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