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    RCD tripping on lighting circuit when lamps (bulbs) are put into light fittings

    Hi, Lighting circuit trips the RCD. took out all the lamps and it holds. Put any lamp back into any light on the circuit and it trips. All but one of the light fittings on the circuit are Class 1. Any advice gratefully received hog
    • heartofgold
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    • bulbs circuit fittings lamp lamps light light fittings lighting lighting circuit lights rcd rcd tripping tripping
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. HappyHippyDad

    Any advice on LED MR16's?

    Hello all.. Just brushing up on my knowledge of LED's and getting to grips with Lumens/lux, SMD, angle etc etc etc.... What is your experience of LED MR16's? In particular I wanted to know if it was worth fitting them? One of the main reasons for buying an LED is the length of time it is going...
  3. O

    besa boxes surface mount fittings

    Hey up, I've got to fit 2 2x58W fluorescent fittings surface mount no access from above but the fittings have besa mounts on rear. Cable will be in plastic conduit. Will the besa boxes support the fitting weight? Do you put 4 boxes on the ceiling then hold the fitting on these using the lids...
    • One_of_them
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    • boxes fittings mount surface
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. P

    Routing cable between 2 fluorescent fittings

    I want to add a second fluorescent fitting in my garage. The wiring I require is not an issue but the routing between the two fittings is. The reason is that the integral garage has a plastered ceiling as there is a bedroom above. Although the fittings will be only about 1.5m apart, there are...
  5. vini

    Shop front fluorescent fittings

    The fittings operate from a time clock, some work some don't. Am I correct in thinking that these fittings don't have a starter nor a ballast? Does the time clock provide ballast in the circuit? Does anyone have any experience with these sorts of fittings? There is 240v going into the fittings...
  6. J

    Interior motion sensitive bulkhead fittings

    Hi guys, Doing a job at the moment which is basically turning an old office building into 5 Apartments.. In the communal area we are obviously going to need to install some lighting and emergency lighting. We were toying with the idea of Time lag switching or motion sensors in the ceiling, but...
    • J&M Electrical
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    • fittings motion sensitive
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. amlu

    For Sale [London]: Fluorescent light fittings 6ft

    they are the moden HF type with electronic ballast, they have hooks to be used for hanging on a chain but you can fix to the ceilings if needed too. May require bit of dusting but otherwise in good working condition. I have 14 of them complete - £20 each and 4 of them missing plastic bits on...
    • amlu
    • Thread
    • electricians london fittings fluorescent for sale light light fittings london sale
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  8. infinity

    LED Tube light

    Im looking for an LED tube light, complete fitting, 5Ft. Has anyone used any they can recommend? And rough price? I have seen the JCC one, looks quite good at £70 roughly is pricey, i need to change about 50 fittings for these in a storage warehouse.
  9. T

    What cheap light fittings do you use as standard?

    Alreet chaps. Quoting for a rewire....again! It is to be a rental property and the client has asked for pretty basic stuff, left the majority of the decisions up to me bar 2 locations where they have specified spot lights. They have just said they want cheap standard light fittings in every...
    • Tidy Max
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    • cheap fittings light light fittings standard
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. E

    LED replacements for 400W Metal Halide fittings

    I am quoting a sports club to replace 8 x 400W metal halide fittings for LED. Are there any recommendations of who to use? I have my wholesaler pricing up some options but need to get a few different ideas of what LED wattage to use and cost. Thanks.
    • edrobbo8
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    • fitted fittings led metal these
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. SJD

    How to change from conduit to T&E in celing void

    Scenario: In an old house, the main fuse board is next to the supply intake, which feeds sockets, cooker, immersion. For the lighting, there is a separate sub-board in the centre of the house, fed by a 2.5mm T&E distribution circuit from the main board. This 4-way sub-board is antique, cast...
    • SJD
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    • change conduit fittings might singles steel t&e
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. T

    wanted ip rated low bay light fittings

    Hi, has anyone got any used IP rated low bays for use on a farm? Typical farmer - Tight
  13. N

    Loft insulation and 6W LED GU10 fittings?

    So any advice for what to do with loft insulation around GU10 light fittings with 6W (240v) bulbs in? At least one or two of them are to be under boarding too, so not much height above the top of the fitting and the boarding? (Couple of cm maybe?)
    • NeilF
    • Thread
    • couple fittings gu10 height insulation led loft
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. P

    1 switch, 2 fluorescent fittings in shed

    Just a quick one. And I right in thinking I would take N/E from CU in shed to first fitting, take L from CU (with an E from fitting) all the way to switch, run switch L back to fitting and then just Dasiy L/N/E to next fitting? not a lot of info on the web and didn't cover fluorescent fittings...
    • PHS
    • Thread
    • first fitting fittings fluorescent shed singles switch
    • Replies: 61
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. T

    Occupancy Sensor wiring via plug in ceiling rose.

    I've just picked up a lighting job fitting occupancy sensors through out a building. The wiring is to be in T&E clipped direct above the false ceiling and terminated into plug in ceiling roses. Its the first time I've used occupancy sensors and was thinking of terminating the sensor wiring in a...
    • Twistedfinger
    • Thread
    • ceiling first fittings lighting plug rose sensor sensors wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. P

    Integrated LED Downlights versus standard GU10 fittings

    Hi Guys I have a kitchen downlight job -10 LED units, no dimmer required. Roof space above (bungalow), with about 3 layers of insulation including polystyrene balls and stuff you can't make a hole in. I've priced for a JCC GU10 fitting (Part B,C and E compliant), GU10 LED and an Insulation...
    • Piratepete
    • Thread
    • downlights fittings gu10 led lighting lights standard
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. P

    Flex used to connect upto 10 light fittings together over about 20 mts

    came across this on a EICR the flex as been hard wired between each fitting not sure if this is ok
  18. G

    Self Contained Running Man Fittings

    I see from the building regs, that these type of fittings need to be hard wired, and should not be installed via klick's, or any other plugin system. Can anybody elaboarte on that?
  19. NDG Elecs

    1966 Lighting CCT's CPC's....switch drops ONLY have CPC's....

    Hi Folks, Went to replace a couple of light fittings today. No CPC on lighting circuit at all, except the supp bonded bathroom fitting. OK that makes sense to me, house was built mid-late 60's. Advised replacement of 3 class I fittings as a minimum. However, discovered a CPC at a light switch...
  20. S

    Orange glow lamps, fittings. How do you tell

    Im after a light fitting that will give of a nice orange/amber glow. Now i know that sons are amber ish colour but are they all this colour as they dont state on the box, or adverts on the net. Can anyone give a link to a fitting that will give of an orange glow , or at least a lamp to go in a...
    • Shropshire
    • Thread
    • fittings lamp lamps lighting lights orange
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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