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    Fix Shed Solar Lights

    Hi, I purchased these from Amazon about a year ago. They worked okay then stopped working. There is a few alternatives to buy but are very similar and wondered instead if I could figure out what is wrong with them I could fix them...
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    Suggestions for outdoor power for 12V garden lights

    I currently have some 12v outdoor lights which have a plug with a built in transformer. I would like these to turn on and off without having to go outside so ideally would like to have them on a timer but not sure of the best way to incorporate this while keeping it looking presentable...
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    Multiple lights went out at same time. Supply issue?

    I have had no issues until this week. The lighting in my basement all has gone out. This includes my laundry room, basement game room, and the bathroom. I thought that it was just a blown fuse but no fuses were tripped. I checked switches and bulbs and ruled those out. I still have power in...
    • bubba0019
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    • issue lights multiple not working out supply time
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Lights - Why is the my supply switch controlling my new one?

    I've taken the supply from a neighbouring light [power source = outdoor lights] and this now controls the old and new switch as follows: When I turn on the new lights the outdoor lights come on with a low glow When the new lights are turned on and I turn on the outdoor lights, this turns the...
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    Dimmer to use with a LED pendant/chandelier that has 25 LED lights

    I'm looking for advice on a dimmer to use with this light (Layla - 25 light LED pendant). Normal led dimmer doesn't work, I guess because there are too many led bulbs. Advice/suggestions welcome. Thanks. Link to the light here - Layla 25 Light Led Pendant -...
    • Anyone
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    • dimmer dimmer switch led led lights lights
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Dimmer lights coming on randomly.

    Built house 20 years ago. Half the light switches got dimmers. 2 months ago thru out house lights started coming on randomly 1-5 times a day. All these dimmers couldn't go bad at the same time. What would cause this? Thanks! Albert
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    Extractor hood - Lights not working

    Ikea HOO M10s extractor hood. Lights flash on then stay dimmed. Video of lights turning on here - New video by Matthew Arnold - https://photos.app.goo.gl/2sNSTP2Cq5PrWMcq6 (also attached) The bulbs are brand new LED bulbs. I replaced the Cooker Hood Light Lamp Switch (suggested by builder)...
    • nocluearnie
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    • extractor lights not working working
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Smart light switch for outside lights

    So client wants new sofit lights from a smart switch… They don’t want a timer on the wall and dont want them on all night. So i am looking for recommendations for a relay that can be set to a schedule. Seen a few using Alexa etc but there is nothing like that in the house at the moment.
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    UK Ceiling Lights and Speakers

    Hello, So In my bathroom i already have four downlighters and i am wanting to add two Bluetooth ceiling speakers (see link below) What do i need to buy in order to make it so i do not need to have these 'plugged into a socket' and just have them wired to the downlighters and get their power...
    • chrisreilly
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    • ceiling ceiling lights lights speakers
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Flickering lights (am I using the correct thickness of wire?)

    Using a tuturial from a college lecturer, I've installed 2 way lights in our hallway. The cable I've used is 1mm lighting flex (2 core). The process I've used is taking the power to the switch. So I've used the permanent line from a neighbouring switch (4 gang) and connecting this to L2 where it...
    • kreatiff63
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    • correct flickering lights using wire
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Flicker brake lights

    Hello. My son purchased these new led flicker brake light bulbs for his ute (they flash for 3 seconds then go solid). They work fine with engine off, but with engine running they simply go solid straight away. Any advice?
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    Street Bollard Lights

    Hi does anyone know the manufacture of these street bollard lights?
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    LED strip ceiling lights

    Hello all. I want to fit LED strip lights to the ceiling with 45 degree channeling and diffuser around my son’s room. As there are so many different types, brands, lengths, amps/volts, accessories etc I could use some advice from anyone who’s done this please and the most reliable site to order...
    • BAZZAB
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    • ceiling ceiling lights led led strip lights strip
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Upstairs lights blown

    About a week ago when I turned on the bedroom light (loft conversion) there was a BANG from the light fitting right up in the vaulted ceiling. All the lights in that room are now off and it also affects a second light on the stairs fed from the same 2 gang switch. we have an old rewritable...
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    Emergency lights ctu

    Hello, I have emergency lights that require a ctu. They are a mixture of non maintained and maintained. Do I need a contactor and a ctu? If so how do I go about wiring this? Thanks
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    Trouble wiring outside lights

    I'm trying to replace two outside lights. This is something I've done several times but I'm losing my mind on this. I have to lights side by side in parallel. I'll refer to the first spot as #1 (it's on the right) and then #2 (on the left) is where the line ends. I had an old basic light on #2...
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    G9 LED 240v lamp only lights when testing

    I have a ceiling light that uses G9 LED lamps. The lamps does not light when switched on. However, when I put my meter across the power supply to test if voltage is present the LED lights immediately. Once alight and the meter removed it stays alight until switched off. Switch it on again and...
    • BobbyCliffs
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    • 240v lamp led lights testing when
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    UK Lights wired into central heating circuit ? Is this safe ?

    I recently moved into a flat to find that my top floor main light is wired into central heating circuit, along with bathroom towel rail . As a result the light only works if the immersion heater , boost or central heating is on ! Aside from being ridiculous and extremely inconvenient in summer...
    • MissingBeeGee
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    • central central heating circuit heating lights safe wired
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Why are me ceiling lights doing this?

    Hi all, does anyone know why my living ceiling lights have started to do this? Their LED lights linked to a dimmer, and have worked for the last couple of years since I moved into the place. Is this something that I can fix myself or should I leave it to the pros?
    • Stapes
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    • ceiling ceiling lights doing flashing lights
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Disconnecting old mirror with lights

    Hi. Recently moved into a property and want to remove this from the bathroom? Is there a safe way I can do this myself? I'm only going to fill and paint the wall so want to ideally disconnect and place back in wall and cover up. Any help will be appreciated.

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