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    60s lamp overheating

    Hi everyone, A friend of mine has asked me to take a look at this vintage 60s lamp which is running a little hot on the 'HIGH' setting. It has a transformer in the main plastic body which converts the mains to 12VDC. There is a single positive wire running from the transformer through the metal...
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    Unkown bulb - floor lamp

    Hey guys, I seem to have come to the right place! I just got a tall floor lamp second hand. It has a main light and an adjustable second. They're both dimmable. The second light works, which is just a 50w capsule bulb. The main light, however, seems more complicated. Anyone got any ideas...
    • Samm801
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    • bulb floor lamp
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Old lamp, no earth.

    Hi all. A friend has asked me to look at this old lamp. It's of metal construction. Currently 2 core cable. I'm thinking rewire the 2 core with 3 and earth it to the brass screw that goes into the body. I did think putting on a transformer, but it seems cheaper to get 230v bulbs. Any other...
    • Dan Carroll
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    • earth lamp no earth old
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Table lamp wiring regulations

    I have recently restored an ancient anglepoise lamp which is not a product as far as I can tell from the well known anglepoise lamp company. it is fitted with 2 core wiring which is in good condition. As the lamp is in good condition and the only item which I have replaced is a switched brass...
    • Reuben Walton
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    • lamp regulations table table lamp wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    DIY lamp with metal bulb holder - is it safe?

    Hi, I'll start by saying I'm not an electrician (I'm more of a mechanic), but I like to have a go at wiring on occasion. I'm wanting to make a one-off table lamp from an old defunct machine I have, so I purchased some 3 core cable, a UK plug with fuse, an E27 bulb and a 'vintage look' metal...
    • fridaystreet
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    • bulb diy holder lamp metal safe
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Festoon lamp holders

    Morning all, does anyone know where to buy the festoon lamp holders individually? Prices online do get ridiculous and would rather make my own but I'm struggling to find an ip rated holder.
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    super bright desk lamp advise

    i am a total newbie and ameteur , ive used just 1 rgb strip light,but i want to make a super bright desklamp using 4 of the modules, how do i connect 4 separate modules to go into 1 power socket? do i need a driver for them and if you have a web address in uk where i can get the items that would...
    • phoenix71
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    • advise bright lamp super
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Legalities surrounding lamp making

    Hello, I would love to pursue a career in hand made lamp making.I have researched all qualifications/certs needed for the legality of making lamps but found the information to be a minefield. I would really like to know what qualifications/certs/courses i need for the legality to complete to...
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    UK Earthing a vintage brass lamp to the lamp base

    I have a couple of old metal/brass lamps to which adding an earthed lampholder would be tricky (either the entry for 3 wires is VERY small or the lamp holder is integral to the lamp and is original). All of these lamps have a screw within the base which appear to be for an earth wire - is this...
    • Nightmer
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    • adding brass couple earthed earthing fittings holder lamp lamps new old screw vintage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    cooker hood lamp advice

    Hi, The three 20watt 12V G11 lights on our Falcon cooker hood failed recently, first one went out then the other two. The original lamps that came with it are tungsten, I see that two of the 3 lamps look identical but have LED on them, the light coming out of it was identical to the non LED...
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    Class 2 product?

    If you have say a metal based lamp and it’s still a class 2 product. What would happen if the exterior somehow became live. There’s obviously no path to earth?
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    UK I want to make a feature lamp out beer pump

    Hi, I am trying to make a feature lamp out of a Guinness LED beer front, I need to transform from 240v to either 12v 50Hz 520mA or 24v 50Hz 220mA (pic) What transformer is needed? I have a LED transformer that gives 25-42V (pic) is this to powerful? Thanks in advance
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    How to Wire a new vintage lamp holder

    Hey all I just bought a new vintage lamp holder from eBay, I assumed that because it has a metal casing that it would need a 3 core wire cable, but it doesn’t seem to have a place for the earth wire. I’ll add some photos, could someone please help to whether I need the earth wire and if so where...
    • finbowles
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    • holder how to lamp lamp holder new vintage wire wiring
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Lamp pedistal wiring question

    I'm refinishing all my pedistal lamps. This requires removing them from their concrete block posts and disconnecting the wires. I've done 4 so far without any issues. I always take a photo before removing the wire nuts. Yesterday, after reconnecting the wire nuts on my 5th lamp, I flipped the...
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    Rewiring a floor lamp

    Hey guys, so I knocked over my floor lamp and the bulb and wiring seperated. There appears to be no severe damage and need help reassembling it. Does anyone know what wires should go where? Really appreciate all the help I can get.
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    Wiring a table lamp direct to a mains light switch?

    Hi all, was wondering if is possible to wire a 3 amp table lamb directly to a mains light switch? The light switch is used for an outside light has two brown wires going to the switch and two blue wires in a chocy block going nowhere? Thanks. Steve.
    • Hands on
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    • direct lamp light light switch mains switch table table lamp wiring
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Candescent replacement lamp

    We have dusk to dawn Hi-Lo PIR outside lights installed 14 years ago. They use incandescent lamps. These lamps have now failed and of course new ones are no longer available. I've tried an e27 dimmable led lamp but that's not working. Are there any e27 led bulbs we can use? We could replace the...
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    what is the most useful lamp

    Hi, what is the most useful lamp.
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    Replace MR16 with GU10 LED - Help with Lamp fitting??

    I'm about to change 40 x MR16/G5.3 fittings, do away with transformers and replace with mains GU10 Lamp holders double insulated and GU10 LEDs. I hoped to keep the existing Lamp fittings but was concerned as label states G5.3 12v 50w max.Is it safe to use GU10 LED in these fittings?
    • Curly09
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    • changing fitting gu10 halogens lamp led mr16 replace
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Remove Halogen Dimmer to use lamp with LED

    Hi there, I was going to remove the dimmer and transformator from my halogen lamp so I could use it with LED bulbs (not dimmable). However, when I opened the little electronics box I overwhelmed. I would appreciate some advice as to how to proceed with my plans. The lamp holds 2 separately...

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