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  1. D

    existing light (four wires) into new Led light

    Hi I've got three lights in my hallway that I'm changing to a LED light fitting - they are all controlled by two separate switches. I've done two, but I'm stuck on the third one. The first light had one of each earth, L & N, and the second light had two of each (which I've squeezed in the...
  2. timhoward

    Ballast for low pressure sodium street light bulbs

    I have a customer that had an older street light with a 30W Phillips Sox bulb in in. It's an absolute pain to get to as it's mounted on a building very high with obstacles preventing easy ladder access and steps / ramps at ground level all around it. When it stopped working I offered a new LED...
  3. P

    Power restored light

    I'm a DIYer. Having been off power for 24 hours last weekend, I've fitted a 100A generator/mains switch. When the generator is running/the mains is isolated, I have no way of telling when the mains power is restored. The meters switchgear etc are in an outbuilding adjacent to the house and I was...
  4. T

    Replacing a Wafer light

    I did something a little less than smart. Thought I could remember where each of the wires went, but when it came time, I couldn't. Shut off the breaker for the muidroom first. Im not that dumb! Ha I did a quick search, found this place, and hope that someone can give me a little guidance...
  5. M

    Light switch replacement (lights flickering)

    Hi, Friend asked me to check out their light switch cause the kitchen lights were flickering and the faceplate was getting hot. They sent the photos below to show what it looked like, obvious issue is the common looking fried, which I put down to a loose connection, hence the flickering...
  6. R

    Wiring up Garden room (Need help on Dali light)

    Hi, recently got a garden room and completely wired it up but running into a snag. Is there any way I can use dimmable led batons that have Dali output with just a dimmer switch as I’m having problems getting it to work. I know usual you have to have a permanent feed at each light and switch...
  7. S

    Bathroom light Pull Switch

    Good afternoon guys! Trying to change this bathroom pull chord light switch in my house as the pull chord has pulled off. When taking the cover of with the 2 screws, there's literally no flex for me to take the wires out... any ideas on what I can do? I've tried to get my fingers in and try...
  8. Cannik

    LED light advice much needed please

    I have an autistic son who is into photography, I have been into it for 45 years and have a question I am hoping you can answer please. I took the attached image using a "light box" I built, A3 opaque top, 3 sides with wood 3" x 1/2" x 14", and one open end, inside are three of these to...
  9. J

    Would you recommend installing a 4 gang or 2x 2 gang light switch next to each other?

    I'm considering light switch options for two outdoor lights (soffit + wall light) and indoor lights (porch + hallway). The switches are going to be located inside the house (hallway as you enter) next to the door. The outdoor and indoor lights will be on a separate circuit and I'm trying to...
    • j0hnnn
    • Thread
    • 2 gang 4 gang installing light light switch other recommend switch
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. A

    Light Supplied from Wall Socket

    Hi I want to power a pendant light from a 13A socket. There is a convenient wooden beam above the dining table to run the cable along, then it can drop down the wall to a wall socket. Am I correct in my understanding that I am not allowed to fix the cable to the beam with cable fasteners but...
  11. P

    Help with light switch wiring

    Hi can anyone advise on this please. I am wanting to switch the front plate over to a newer modern type but I've no idea what all of the wires are doing and where they should go on the newer light switch. The switches are 2 gang switches but I've never seen fittings wired up this way before so...
  12. R

    How to replace double pole light switch with smart switch

    I want to replace a double pole light switch that I currently have in my hallway cupboard that controls my porch light. I want to replace this with a smart light switch so that I can control it remotely without having to open and hallway cupboard every time which is very inconvenient. The switch...
    • ravipal
    • Thread
    • double how to light light switch pole replace smart smart lighting control smart switch switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  13. O

    Earthing at a light switch

    My flat has been rewired, the old light switches have been replaced but the original metal box recessed into the wall and still in situ did not have an earth terminal. the electrician has renewed the wiring with twin and earth but just the earth loose with green sleeving over it. ie not...
  14. R

    Replacing old 1970s two gang double light switch with new one, back to old wiring red and black, also has another switch which isolates both,

    • rhares
    • Thread
    • another black double light light switch new old red replacing switch wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  15. L

    Help with light blowing breaker. Not newly fitted.

    dining room light suddenly started blowing the lighting breaker in the house. I’ve had the boards up and can’t see any shorts in the wiring. It happens even when the light fixture is removed. Flick switch, breaker blows. Looking for what to try next to be honest. Any help greatly appreciated. Lee
  16. J

    Advice needed on replacing security light please!

    Hi We had the light (photo attached) installed a couple of years ago - it still works but the bulb is faded but needs replacing. Is it quite easy to replace myself (someone with no experience)? Or do I need to get someone in to do it? Thank you! James
  17. H

    Emergency light

    Hi I just wiring 3 core cable for a communal in a flat. Customer decided to have emergency lights and 3 separate pir. When I fitting , in each floor , one pir doesn't work!!! I would be grateful if you could guide me regarding the wiring pir and emergency lights. All cables are in parallel and...
  18. T

    3 light chandelier issue, 2 bulbs are dim but if I install the 3rd, the other 2 go off.

    I had this issue with the old wiring on the chandelier along with light flickering, so I rewired the chandelier with new sockets and 2ft. leads into the main house wiring as it had been before. Same issue was happening, so I replaced the dimmer switch, same issue happening. I bought all new...
  19. B

    Replacing LED chip on ceiling light.

    I have bought new chips as per photo. Does it need to be held in place with insulating glue, and should I solder between the bare areas as per the old one not removed yet? Thanks for any help.
  20. ALH1976

    Two way light switch with 2 cores!

    So i have a Ceiling Fan (lets just class it as a Light with a Pull cord at the light) and a light switch Problem is i turn the light off at the Light at night .. and when i wake up i turn it on at the light switch. Sadly the light switch is TWO Core so it doesnt really effect the light , ONE...

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