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    I lumos light switch

    Hi, I have installed a new I lumos smart light switch it's a 4 gang switch. The switch has 2 modules that control 2 lights each. When my LED downlights are in the the same module as any other light it causes the other light to flicker. Does anyone know why my LED downlights are causing the...
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    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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    Pot light bags

    Installing those large plastic bags or pouches over LED pot lights can be a real pain, especially when the light is adjacent to a truss or strapping, or both. And since most pot lights have a rubber gasket that seals it against the drywall, I think their benefit is questionable. How are others...
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    Looking for a 'touch' switch for bathroom wall light.

    Hi all. Situation is that a friend's currently-refurb'd en-suite has its main ceiling light switched from outside as normal. They also want a light, separately switched, above the mirror. Problem is, they hate pull-cords - both beeg ceiling ones, and wee light fitting ones - and the modern...
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    • bathroom light looking wall
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    Removing Transformer From Halogen Light Fitting For LEDS?

    Hi all, Great forum with lots of advice read and greatly received over the years! I have a question here that I am hopeful somebody here can assist. We have 6 x decorative light fittings that all currently take 5 x G9 Halogen bulbs per fitting. And we also have another 5 decorative light...
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    • fitting light removing
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    Emergency light not coming on, batteries or replacement lamps?

    Hi there trainee electrician, when im doing monthly flick testing and an emergency light doesnt illuminate at all, how do i know if i need to replace the batteries or fit replacement lamps? Continue reading...
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    Light switch with overrun timer...

    I went to swap a fan for a customer, they wanted a humidistat one. When I dropped the old fan I found it was wired with T&E. I explained there was no permanent live so no overrun was possible, and that I'd either have to make a lot of mess running a three-core or they'd be best off leaving the...
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    Laser level /spot light marker...

    Hi All, I think I need to invest in a laser level / spot light grid marker, I've not had one or used one before, so I'm after any advice and recommendations. Continue reading...
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    • laser laser level level light
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    Can anyone recommend exterior led wall light, daylight and motion sensing with low/high light settings

    In the past I could find exterior wall lighta, mains powered, which would only come on at low intensity during hours of darkness and would switch to high intensity on detecting motion. The company I used no longer makes this model. Unbelieveably I am finding it near impossible to locate a like...
    • mainframeguy
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    • can exterior light recommend wall
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    Why is there no ground connection in the ceiling light I bought?

    I haven't installed it, don't worry. I bougt this ceiling light that came with a metal housing and no ceiling rose. The only thing in there was this plastic junction box for the L/N wires. Means I'll have to use some Wago connectors to make up for the ceiling rose. But what about ground...
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    • bought ceiling light there
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    Two way switch only working upstairs light

    Hi, my Dad has a two way switch which has a light in the hallway and a light on the landing, the other night I heard a dull bell sound and all the lights went off. The rcd tripped and now the light in the hallway is not working, upstairs switch and downstairs switch won't turn on the hallway...
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    Case Study: A common UK Light Switch used to Remote Control Outdoor Lighting

    Checkout the latest case study from RF Solutions: The SWITCHLINK is an RF wireless switching system ideal for outdoor lighting remote control. The system uses a battery-powered wall gang switch and a 230Vac MAINS receiver and has a range of up to 200 metres. The MAINSSWITCH, a similar system...
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    • light outdoor used
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    Why is there no ground connection in the ceiling light I bought? Electrical Advice

    Why is there no ground connection in the ceiling light I bought? Discussion ThreadWhy is there no ground connection in the ceiling light I bought? Electrical Advice I haven't installed it, don't worry. I bougt this ceiling light that came with a metal housing and no ceiling rose. The only...
    • Lou
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    • advice bought ceiling electrical light there
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    • Forum: Electrical Advice
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    Vokera Easi Heatplus 29c -intermitant red light

    Hiya, Any vokera experts on this forum, just need some help with this boiler. Boiler will work fine for a few hours then randomly will lock out and then will re start after a few hours. Red LED blinking and the rest are off. Vokera manual says HIGH limit thermostat fault. 1. High limit Stat...
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    Light switch with overrun timer... Electrical Advice

    Light switch with overrun timer... Discussion ThreadLight switch with overrun timer... Electrical Advice I went to swap a fan for a customer, they wanted a humidistat one. When I dropped the old fan I found it was wired with T&E. I explained there was no permanent live so no overrun was...
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    Laser level /spot light marker... Electrical Advice

    Laser level /spot light marker... Discussion ThreadLaser level /spot light marker... Electrical Advice Hi All, I think I need to invest in a laser level / spot light grid marker, I've not had one or used one before, so I'm after any advice and recommendations. Laser level /spot light...
    • Lou
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    • advice electrical laser laser level level light
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    • Forum: Electrical Advice
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    Two way switch only working upstairs light Electrical Advice

    Two way switch only working upstairs light Discussion ThreadTwo way switch only working upstairs light Electrical Advice Hi, my Dad has a two way switch which has a light in the hallway and a light on the landing, the other night I heard a dull bell sound and all the lights went off. The rcd...
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    existing light (four wires) into new Led light Electrical Advice

    existing light (four wires) into new Led light Discussion Threadexisting light (four wires) into new Led light Electrical Advice 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...
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    Ballast for low pressure sodium street light bulbs Electrical Advice

    Ballast for low pressure sodium street light bulbs Discussion ThreadBallast for low pressure sodium street light bulbs Electrical Advice 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...
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    Power restored light Electrical Advice

    Power restored light Discussion ThreadPower restored light Electrical Advice 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...

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