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Can't get into a fitting!
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One touch light switches
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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Willing to change a 2 way that would simultaneously turn the light on..
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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Mar 22, 2023
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Mar 22, 2023
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Testing voltages on light switches
Hello guys. 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...
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Mar 22, 2023
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Lighting spots and outside lighting
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...
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Mar 21, 2023
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nicebutdim
Dumb idea, or genius. (Temp range of LED tape
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Mar 19, 2023
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Mar 20, 2023
Rockingit
Strange voltage on earth wire
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Mar 18, 2023
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Downlights spacing, any advice ?
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Mar 17, 2023
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Possible Fake LED Strip Light JH-12C from "TYCOLIT"
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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LED Driver replacement
Hello everyone Would this driver be a suitable replacement to this one vvv? Not gonna lie, it gives me a headache already
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Mar 16, 2023
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Flickering lights on separate circuits
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...
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Mar 10, 2023
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Mar 15, 2023
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installing smart switches - upstairs/downstairs
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...
sinbrad
Mar 12, 2023
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Installing new outside PIR light, do I need a switch?
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...
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Oct 28, 2018
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How to connect lights to one switch?
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...
MarkElect
Mar 11, 2023
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Fitting outside floodlight
Hi all, 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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Mar 11, 2023
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Tennis court lighting
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...
HES2019
Mar 9, 2023
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Maintained emergency light
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...
Tetris1985
Mar 7, 2023
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Fitting new downlights
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...
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Feb 4, 2023
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Most popular outdoor garden lighting?
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Feb 21, 2023
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Looking for a reliable inline light switch?
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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Mar 7, 2023
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Ceiling lighting malfunction
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 -...
Stinger
Mar 4, 2023
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Bathroom Light Switch Replacement from Timer Switches
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...
derekwoolley
Mar 5, 2023
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Mar 5, 2023
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2 way & intermediate pir is there such a beast
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...
the pict
Jan 13, 2018
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Mounting a sconce that requires a smaller than standard junction box
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Mar 21, 2020
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Pool LED malfunction
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...
ps004ynos
Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
ps004ynos
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Led Downlights for celotex insulation
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...
Justyjust
Jan 27, 2023
2
downlights
insulation
led
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Ceiling fixture has only 2 out of 3 lights working
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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Mar 27, 2022
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Where can get a 20 watt round led driver with a 12v output ?
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...
Splitty
Feb 16, 2023
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12v
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577
Feb 19, 2023
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Why fluorescent lamp won't stay on?
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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Jan 28, 2023
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2 way and intermediate
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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Feb 7, 2023
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Need a little help, can I add a second PIR with a single core line in (live)
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Feb 2, 2023
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Electronic Ballast Life
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Jan 31, 2023
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Does bathroom light circuit required to be a dedicated circuit?
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benhurr
Jan 31, 2023
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420
Jan 31, 2023
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Wardrobe door sensor & LED lights
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...
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Jan 26, 2023
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led
sensor
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Why no light with 120volts present?
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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Jan 28, 2023
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294
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Will the DEXTRA GROUP Impervia LUXT5249 PC EL fluorescent fittings take LED tubes?
Hi. 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 -...
Shooby
Jan 29, 2023
fitting
led
tubes
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