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Yes that one again - been answered a millions times BUT often the answer is do what the MI say. I have the Enlite DLM982x and it doesn't specify...
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Hi All, I have replaced two outside 240V 60 watt halogen bayonet bulbs with two 240V 10 watt LED globes but the LED globes are extremely dull...
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I'm just after some clarification, I have a kitchen light fitting that uses a 2D 28W compact fluoresent lamp that I'd like to...
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I currently have halogen downlighting in bathroom each light with an individual transformer.
One of the transformers has gone now and I have...
Hello wonder if anyone can help. I have installed 6 led downlights that I would like to be controlled from a 2 gang dimmer, 2 banks of 3 . Have...
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New here and new to 3 phase.
I had some electric experience on set in Los Angeles as a gaffer for a couple of years, but it was mainly...
Not an electrical question, but hopefully someone can help... I work full-time in a small office, where the LED lighting is horrible.
It's three...
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Fastidious about wiring.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, extremely good spanner monkey (rebuilt engines, gear boxes).
BUT I know my...
Hi all, DIYer here.
I am moving a light switch and adding spots to my lounge.
In order to move the switch I firstly identified the constant...
Anyone could recommend "best practices" for wiring methodology of 64 LEDs (each req. [email protected])?
Including resistors, drivers, parallel/series...
I want to operate 3 lighting set up using metal halide lamps for studio works or cinematic projects in the future.
as of now i have got two...
Hi all, I am just about to attach some Fluorescent Battens to a wall. PLEASE excuse my ignorance - this is the first time I have installed lights...
I'm trying to replace 4 inset downlights with surface mounted ones: Phoebe LED, Atlanta Universal Downlight 6.5W/3000K, chosen as they'll...
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I wish to install a lamp fitting in a hallway in conjuction with a single gang, 1 way lightswitch but to also operate lamp using a keyfob...
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I am a new member (and just a UK householder rather than a professional) and have a couple of questions about domestic LED bulbs. I want...
Hi All, so I have a outdoor cctv camera that you plug in - I'm thinking of attaching this to the soffit and going into the loft from there (very...
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I’m about to install 60metres of 6inch tray commercially, does £40 a metre sound about right
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I’m new to commercial work so was wondering the going rate for a commercial light installation fitting supplied. Feed is local so a...
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I need help with wiring two switches in the living room. There are two pairs of "black and white wires" and a solo white wire out of the...
I'm looking for advice on a dimmer to use with this light (Layla - 25 light LED pendant). Normal led dimmer doesn't work, I guess because there...
Can't seem to find branded dimmable led daylight 100w equivalent, can anyone recommend please?. B22. UK.
I have an odd problem. I have 2 wall sconces in a hallway controlled by wall switches at each end of that Hall. On random nights between 3-4AM...
Hi chaps, I have a summer house to wire up and there's gonna be some soffit lights that will be 2wayed from within the summer house, simple...
I’ve got my P16th edition papers in 2006 so not a total beginner (I’m plumber as my trade tbh) but this pull chord bathroom light is not working...
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Have a client who’s LED downlights keep breaking after 6 months or so. I didn’t put them in originally.
I looked the details on the...
I have a ceiling light that uses G9 LED lamps. The lamps does not light when switched on. However, when I put my meter across the power supply to...
If I want to use some Quinetic switches in a home that already has some Zigbee automation and a Zigbee hub, does anyone see any issue with feeding...
Hi does anyone know the manufacture of these street bollard lights?
A customer bought a metal antique lamp in Rome, and is very keen to get it installed. There's no means of earthing it, and is wired with thin...
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I want to fit LED strip lights to the ceiling with 45 degree channeling and diffuser around my son’s room. As there are so many...
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I am simply trying to replace an MR16 LED spotlight that has stopped working. However when I put the bulb in and turn on the light it...
I have looked a small office refurb where currently installed are recessed 2x 26w PL CFL's (about 50 in total).
Client doesn't want to replace...
Lokking for instructions for Heller timer switch DT2S please?
I inadvertently connected earth wire to L in bathroom pull cord switch as well as the live wire, I connected the other wire to L1, when I switched...
As I've said before, I'm not a qualified electrician but have worked as a mate a few times. I'm retired now and as a hobby I study all things...
Cheers everyone.
I'm here trying to install a pair of outdoor R7s floodlights and reading the manual (who does that? I do.) it mentions multiple...
I have a ceiling light that uses G9 LED lamps. The lamps does not light when switched on. However, when I put my meter across the power supply to...
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I have some lighting fixtures with G9 sockets that I want to use for outdoor 12V LED lighting. After extensive searches I have come to the...
Hi, I am just after some thoughts on the below. I am getting the electrician back but I would like to be a bit more clued up.
So i have a newly...
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...
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