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  1. R

    Help wiring a lightswitch - Two-dimmer switch controlling two light fittings in kitchen

    I need help wiring a lightswitch because I can't get it to work. I have attached photos of the switch and what I'm going to call the 'wall wires'. The switch is two dimmers, each one turns on and dims one of two light fittings in my kitchen. Two of the 'wall wires' are tagged with what look...
    • Richard Skelton
    • Thread
    • fittings kitchen light light fittings switch wiring
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. Andy-1960

    IP ratings of outdoor light fittings

    Just stumbled across this on YouTube and I have to say I agree with this guy... how can this fitting be suitable for outdoor use?? I had a quick surf and found the fitting for sale at Screwfix and they state IP23 and weatherproof.. how can it be IP23 AND weatherproof, the two things contradict...
  3. C

    E27 pendant no cpc down to metal fittings

    hello guys Client has bought fitting from online, metal cable cap at top with single twin flex dropping down to an e27 pendant with metal casing and no earth. I'm saying client can't use them what's your thoughts?
  4. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Ran out of PVC conduit fittings

  5. A

    best place to buy lamps & fittings

    I'm wanting to buy some 100W equivalent LED GL/BC lamps and also LED down lights and wondering where is a good place to look? cheers
  6. S

    LED light dim after switched off

    Hello all I'm a commercial/industrial sparky and got roped into changing a couple of flood lights for led for a family member. They supplied some nice cheap fittings from Homebase. I've installed a gang ip rated switch, 1 switch per led flood light. When switched off, one led flood light glows...
    • Sam cook
    • Thread
    • after fittings led led light light lighting off switch switched worth
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
  7. gr7

    700W High Bay

    Does anyone know where I could get hold of a 700W high bay fitting? I need the circular type with a reflector to replace a faulty unit. My customer is not interested in converting to LED at present, just wants the failed unit replaced.
    • gr7
    • Thread
    • equivalent fitting fittings high bay wholesalers
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  8. A

    Fluorescent fittings not working but others (halogen/tungsten) ok - confused

    I haven't done any testing yet - too dark and too knackered - but:- there has been no change to the circuitry since installation there are four separate circuits each having both fluorescent and halogen and/or tungsten. The fluorescents are switched separately from the other fittings this...
    • adpierce
    • Thread
    • confused fittings fluorescent not working other others switch working
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. O

    LARGE down light adaptor plates

    OK.... I have a customer with 2 x very old Phillips "downlights" - the holes in the ceiling are about 140mm in diameter and I need to locate a "cost effective" solution so that GU10 LED's can be fitted. Suggestions please Thanks
  10. P

    Red arrow led emergency combined disco fitting

    Hi all thoughts please I am using the said fittings in a commercial building using 3 core in and out at each fitting at the key switch I am using a 1gang 2 way key switch the idea being the key switch on will make the brown live this enables when requiring 3 hour emergency light test to switch...
    • philjc61
    • Thread
    • combined emergency fitting fittings led lights red switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. gazdkw82

    Led tube fittings

    my new 16x6 garage gets delivers in a few weeks and in lookin at lighting options. Iv already got a supply installed from a previous workshop. I'm looking at an led tube fitting. Has anyone used one? What's the light output like?
    • gazdkw82
    • Thread
    • fittings garage https led led tube light tube workshop
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  12. E

    Bathroom/Shower Zones

    I have 4 downlights in the bathroom above the shower all are MR11 - 12v 20w. One is directly central above the shower cubicle and 3 are approx 150mm beyond the perimeter of the cubicle, which I assume these being in Zone 2. The ceiling is approx. 350mm above the top of the cubicle. I want to...
  13. T

    Low voltage track suggestions for boat installation

    Hi there. I am looking for a lighting track system to install on a Dutch barge I am renovating. Must be low voltage. The electrics on the boat will run directly from deep cycle leisure batteries. Size is paramount, ideally track itself will be no more than 15mm wide, as I'd like to hide it...
    • Tom Richmond
    • Thread
    • fittings installation lighting low voltage suggestions switched track voltage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  14. S

    American sourced light fittings used in the UK

    Im fitting some light fittings from the US with an inbuilt PIR. Given US mains voltage is 110-120v @60Hz UK is 240v @ 50Hz . Most fittings of this type here are designed to be wired straight into the main with no transformer but given this has a built in PIR sensor could that cause problems on...
    • S Grawn
    • Thread
    • american fittings light light fittings used
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  15. T

    schedule of rates and price work

    Hi guys, I'm looking to do some price work for various jobs on a commercial project, for example replacing fluorescent light fittings to led on ceiling grid/some on conduit. (quantity in the hundreds) what do you think be a fair amount of time to allow per fitting? would 1 hour be too much to...
    • Thomas123
    • Thread
    • circuit electrical work fitting fittings isolation price price work rates schedule work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  16. gazdkw82

    Led g9 confusion

    It's a mindfield trying to find qualify LED G9's We have 2 light fittings with 5 g9's in each and they are the last fittings in our home which isn't LED. They are currently operates via a wall dimmer so it seems I'll probably encounter some issues there. Do any of you have any suggestions...
  17. S

    Tilt lamps in vaulted ceiling

    Hello, We are going to fit tilt downlights in a vaulted ceiling. I am well aware that draughts can come through a tilt fitting which is seated in the roof space of a vaulted ceiling of an extension. I'm looking for some advice on how to seal against this. We are using Auroa/Enlite LED fittings...
    • Sinetronix
    • Thread
    • ceiling fittings lamps rated
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. A

    Are these light fittings ok for use?

    I got some free fittings from an office clear out recently and was thinking of using them in my small office. My question is will they be ok for use? One of the twin ones says to only use one tube but I really want two in there. Is there any obvious reason why the sticker should be on there as...
    • AJ16
    • Thread
    • attach fittings light light fittings these tubes
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. Midwest

    JCC Hybrid9 Downlight

    Anybody fitted any of these yet? Appears they have a detachable connector, greater lumen output than the JCC6, and slightly cheaper than the 10. Hybrid9 | JCC Lighting - http://www.jcc.co.uk/lighting/hybrid9/ http://jcc.5dkhc3q8.netdna-cdn.com/content/uploads/2016/07/JC94901-D-IS.pdf
  20. HandySparks

    Noisy LED lamps

    Just installed 12 light fittings an a new house. Most using several G9 LED lamps. I was surprised to find that there was a distinctly audible hum from many of the fittings. These were ceiling lights consisting of a large thin chromed steel disc fixed via a bracket to the ceiling and supporting...

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