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    No power to post lights

    There is no power to post lights outside. Nothing is tripped at the box. They stopped working a few weeks ago.
    • Springtime
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    • lights no power post power power to
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Turning 2 hallway lights into 2 spot lights, not working :( Help Please

    Hi, I have 2 hallway lights that switch on together (used to before I got my hands on them). I am trying to install 2 spot lights. I have added pics of my wiring, which does not work. Pic1 light switches on but wont switch off, Pic2 light wont switch on. Some wires have coloured tape so I have...
    • NoFsparky
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    • lights not working please turning working
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Kitchen Lights - adding a dimmer

    I have a kitchen light with is wired to the eat-in kitchen area. There are 3 separate switches (back door, hallway, and stairs) that control both lights. I have 2 questions. All 3 switch locations are 2-pole switches. 1. Is it easy/possible to separate these lights to separate switches? 2...
    • dan231
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    • adding dimmer kitchen lights
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    UK Garage Lights Is this Safe

    hi, i am just wondering if i can please ask if the set up below is okay/safe, i've recently had some low voltage led lights installed by a family friend and i just wanted to be on the safe side and ask if the set up is safe at all, (sorry overly cautious) thank you
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    Outside Column Lights not coming on

    Hi - New DIYer here. Am an engineer and an electrical hobbyist and a general handyman for my own house for all things mechanical and electrical. Last week a friend called me over to check why the lights on his driveway entry posts were not coming on when he changed the bulbs. Both fixtures...
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    Emergency Lights 30 cm away?

    Does Emergency Lights have to be 30cm away from the light, like heat alarms. These are non maintained self testing illuminators.I got to fix them tomorrow
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    12v outdoor fairy lights

    details 12v outdoor fairy lights 20m in length, coaxial socket UK 240v plug that with built in 12v 1amp transformer 220v-plug/12v-transformer has cable out with coaxial plug connects with coaxial socket on 20m fairy lights Problem is I want to plug this in far away from the house say...
    • BABY_BIRT
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    • 12v lights outdoor
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Ring Doorbell has messed up Downstairs Lights

    I have recently installed a Ring Wired Doorbell, and everything had been working perfectly, however randomly the lights downstairs stopped working. I tried turning them all on and off through the switch board, which sorted out the lights, however the Ring Doorbell is turning on and off and...
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    Auto Electrical - LED Lights

    Good morning knowledge base. I have a project involving auto electrical (so 12V DC, or 13.8V on a good day) and LED lighting. I have a pair LED lights (total 60W) that I would like to be dimmable via a switch. The lights will therefore be fed by two circuits (one with a fixed resistor for the...
    • PJ autoelectrical
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    • auto electrical led led lights lights
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
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    Downstairs lights taking very long to light up

    Hi all. My downstairs lights are taking very long to light up after I switch them on….can take 20+ secs for the light to actually light up after pressing the switch. Any idea why and how to resolve this please? Thanks
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    Wiring help for multiple lights and one power source.

    I've been having issues with my dining room lights flickering and light switches working intermittently. After taking off the switch covers, I didn't need to be an electrician to see stuff was wrong. There were exposed wires, red wires attached to black wires, black to white, and so on. I've...
    • acursi15
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    • lights multiple power source wiring wiring help
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. sythai

    Recessed stair lights !

    Hi Guys Got new build coming up where they're wanting some low level wall lights for the staircases. Walls are : Concrete block + dot/dab finish. Not done any of these yet that have ever been an easy install ! 😫 Doing some Astro ones on job right now complete ballache with no thought for the...
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    CDA ECP62SS/2 extractor fan lights

    I've got a CDA ECP62SS/2 extractor fan, can anybody tell me how to remove the lights so I can change the bulb. Also what type of bulb is used in this model. Thank you
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    Spot lights gu 10 240v

    I have 9 spot lights in kitchen gu10 running 240v and 4 have stopped working. I have gone in the loft and they seem to be in two loops one with 5 on and one with 4 on both comming from junction box as pictured. There are 2 wires comming in to the box as pictured. Only the 5 one has power but the...
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    Am I buying the right lights?

    Hi. 1. I want to install a light for the tiny foyer of my apartment. I’m thinking of installing it on the wall. Does this one look good? Also, how does it install? Do I need to buy anything else? The first video is of my foyer. Cloud Satin Copper effect Ceiling light | DIY at B&Q -...
    • Richardcavell
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    • buying ceiling light lights right
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    flickering lights/ burning wire smell

    Figure I'd ask here for advice. House was built in the 70s. Recently I was running the dishwasher and noticed the lights in the kitchen flicker and smelled a burning wire smell. So I stopped the dishwasher but the lights continued to flicker for a while. I've narrowed the flickering down to the...
    • RagingGinger96
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    • burning flickering lights wire
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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