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  1. NDG Elecs

    Varilight V Pro dimmers for LED lamps. Troublesome or not?

    Just been to Eddys to get three of these and they said they don't stock them any more due to constantly failing and they got sick of the amount of returns. Seen a few icky reviews on Amazon, but most are positive. And I have generally only heard good things about them. So are they a potential...
  2. C

    Wiring a Switch PIR and Lamp

    I think my question has an easy answer but just wanted to run it passed someone else. My customer wants a landing light to work from a PIR, but also wants to be able to turn the light on via a switch. I think I need a 2 way switch with L1 going directly to the light and L2 to the PIR then the...
    • Chector
    • Thread
    • lamp lighting lights pir switch wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. HappyHippyDad

    Blown LED lamp, who pays?

    Afternoon all... I have just had a customer ring up and ask me to change his LED lamp. I fitted then in June 2014 so it is just outside the warranty that I offer of 1 year. However, these are LED lamps and you expect them to last longer than a year, this is one of the reasons why the customer...
  4. R

    Continental lamp holder reducer

    Hi everyone, Has anybody seen these continental lamp holders that are 45mm diameter? Wanting to fit some standard lamp shades but obviously won't fit. Found these reducers 0A11 Continental Shade Adapter | The Lighting Superstore but these are to fit a 45mm lamp shade to a 28mm standard UK lamp...
  5. ray-bentos

    BS951 clamp onto incoming supply SWA cable - DIY TNS?

    I recently came across an installation, very rough in practically all areas, however one thing caught my eye. The TNS earthing arrangement was via a BS951 clamp onto the armour of the incoming supply cable. This wasn't a lead supply cable (as I have seen before with BS951 clamps) it was SWA...
  6. M

    What qualifications are needed to rewire old lamps for re-sale?

    Hello all, I have been getting a lot of advice and tips from this site, so thank you. I am interested in restoring old lights and lamps and wondered if anyone could tell me what qualifications / training would be needed to be able to do this with a view to selling to the general public. This...
    • markbram
    • Thread
    • lamp lamps lighting lights needed old qualifications rewire
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  7. robd

    Earth leakage clamp meter

    Morning all, want to add an earth leakage clamp meter to my kit these two are what I'm looking at from research so far has anyone got any thoughts? Thanks TM-EL9809 High Resolution AC Earth Leakage Clamp Meter TIS 550 Earth Leakage Clamp Meter Want one to cover both earth leakage and max...
    • robd
    • Thread
    • clamp earth earth leakage earth leakage clamp meter lamp leakage lighting lights meter
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. Pete999

    Robin K2415 Earth Leakage clamp meter

    I have one of the above for sale, PM me with any sensible offers, the meter has never been used, but is obviously second hand.
    • Pete999
    • Thread
    • clamp earth earth leakage earth leakage clamp meter lamp leakage lighting lights meter robin
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  9. S

    DIY Lamp Wiring Help!

    Dear Electricians, I am trying to 'upcycle' an old restaurant sign that originally had strip lights installed in it in to a plug in floor standing lamp. I have removed all of the original electrical components and lights from the sign, and i am now trying to install 4 x e27 screw lampholders...
  10. HappyHippyDad

    TN-S with a BS951 clamp and black tar covering supply cable?

    Afternoon all.. I have just completed an EICR and came across the following : 1. Is the black tarry substance Pitch? The homeowner is unsure how long it has been there, however it is not completely solid and is slightly sticky to touch indicating that it is still getting too hot at times and...
  11. HappyHippyDad

    Lamps blowing!!

    Afternoon.. I have been to visit a regular client who has said that some lamps that I fitted having been blowing regularly. I fitted 11 halogen (ES fittings) outside lamps along a long driveway. SWA along the route sperated with adaptable boxes, from which seperate cable leads up to light...
  12. L

    Led driver and Mr11 LEDs lamps

    Any one recommend the above, looking for a decent gaurenttee from the manufacturer, seen they gaurenttee some lamps in gu10 3-7 years. cheers

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