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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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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...
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Would this driver be a suitable replacement
to this one vvv?
Not gonna lie, it gives me a headache already
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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...
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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...
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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...
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I have been asked to quote for an LED lighting upgrade to 2 x outdoor tennis courts. The existing metal halide lights are...
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...
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Just looking for a little guidance please. I am sure that this is something that many of you have come across before.
I am...
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What is the most popular outdoor wall or spike lights you install? What manufacturers? Typically use Knightsbridge's outdoor range but...
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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...
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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 -...
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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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Hi, I have replaced my ceiling fixture. The previous one had one light bulb and now I have put one that has 3 light bulbs. The problem that I have...
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Hi Forum people. First time post here.
I have a pair of semi flush fittings that are currently 10 Halogen capsules per fitting. I want to...
I have a fluorescent desk lamp that recently developed a problem: it will turn on first thing in the AM, but by the time I've gone to make my...
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Could someone tell me how to go about wiring a 2 way intermediate pull cord switch with fan and isolator? How would this be wired
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Will this work?
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I am the custodian at Peru Public Library, Peru IL. About 20 years ago, I installed about 150 new General Electric brand electronic ballasts...
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1. Does every powered item in bathroom needs fused spur outside?
2. Can separate RCD be required even if the supplied power is under CU RCD (for...
Does bathroom light circuit required to have dedicated circuit or is it ok to be wired to other light circuits?
I am getting quotes for...
Next week I'm starting to build a few built-in wardrobes for the bedrooms and I've hit a brick wall on the lightning element.
Normally I run 1.5mm...
Ceiling closet light blew out. Checked bulb. Bulb good. Have 120v leaving light switch. Removed fixture. Have 120v at wires in ceiling when switch...
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As per subject heading. We have a lot of these florrie fittings at our unit that we'd like to change to LED. The manufacturer - DEXTRA -...
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