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    Replacing a Wafer light Electrical Advice

    Replacing a Wafer light Discussion ThreadReplacing a Wafer light Electrical Advice 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...
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    Light switch replacement (lights flickering) Electrical Advice

    Light switch replacement (lights flickering) Discussion ThreadLight switch replacement (lights flickering) Electrical Advice 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...
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    Wiring up Garden room (Need help on Dali light) Electrical Advice

    Wiring up Garden room (Need help on Dali light) Discussion ThreadWiring up Garden room (Need help on Dali light) Electrical Advice 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...
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    Bathroom light Pull Switch Electrical Advice

    Bathroom light Pull Switch Discussion ThreadBathroom light Pull Switch Electrical Advice 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...
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    LED light advice much needed please Electrical Advice

    LED light advice much needed please Discussion ThreadLED light advice much needed please Electrical Advice 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...
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    • advice electrical light much needed please
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    Would you recommend installing a 4 gang or 2x 2 gang light switch next to each other? Electrical Advice

    Would you recommend installing a 4 gang or 2x 2 gang light switch next to each other? Discussion ThreadWould you recommend installing a 4 gang or 2x 2 gang light switch next to each other? Electrical Advice I'm considering light switch options for two outdoor lights (soffit + wall light) and...
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    • advice electrical light next recommend would
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    Light Supplied from Wall Socket Electrical Advice

    Light Supplied from Wall Socket Discussion ThreadLight Supplied from Wall Socket Electrical Advice 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...
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    Help with light switch wiring Electrical Advice

    Help with light switch wiring Discussion ThreadHelp with light switch wiring Electrical Advice 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...
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    How to replace double pole light switch with smart switch Electrical Advice

    How to replace double pole light switch with smart switch Discussion ThreadHow to replace double pole light switch with smart switch Electrical Advice 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...
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    Earthing at a light switch Electrical Advice

    Earthing at a light switch Discussion ThreadEarthing at a light switch Electrical Advice 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...
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    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, Electric

    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, Discussion ThreadReplacing old 1970s two gang double light switch with new one, back to old wiring red and black, also has another switch which isolates...
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    Help with light blowing breaker. Not newly fitted. Electrical Advice

    Help with light blowing breaker. Not newly fitted. Discussion ThreadHelp with light blowing breaker. Not newly fitted. Electrical Advice 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...
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    Advice needed on replacing security light please! Electrical Advice

    Advice needed on replacing security light please! Discussion ThreadAdvice needed on replacing security light please! Electrical Advice 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...
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    Emergency light Electrical Advice

    Emergency light Discussion ThreadEmergency light Electrical Advice 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...
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    3 light chandelier issue, 2 bulbs are dim but if I install the 3rd, the other 2 go off. Electrical Advice

    3 light chandelier issue, 2 bulbs are dim but if I install the 3rd, the other 2 go off. Discussion Thread3 light chandelier issue, 2 bulbs are dim but if I install the 3rd, the other 2 go off. Electrical Advice I had this issue with the old wiring on the chandelier along with light flickering...
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    • advice electrical install issue light off
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    I turned off the circuit breaker for the foyer and the doorbell light went off but the doorbell transformer stayed on. Is this possible? Electrical Ad

    I turned off the circuit breaker for the foyer and the doorbell light went off but the doorbell transformer stayed on. Is this possible? Discussion ThreadI turned off the circuit breaker for the foyer and the doorbell light went off but the doorbell transformer stayed on. Is this possible...
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    Replacing LED chip on ceiling light. Electrical Advice

    Replacing LED chip on ceiling light. Discussion ThreadReplacing LED chip on ceiling light. Electrical Advice 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...
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    Two way light swithch with 2 cores! Electrical Advice

    Two way light swithch with 2 cores! Discussion ThreadTwo way light swithch with 2 cores! Electrical Advice 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...
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    Light on shop front Electrical Advice

    Light on shop front Discussion ThreadLight on shop front Electrical Advice Hi Guys You may be able to help me out. We've inherited a job from previous Electrician. Light over shop front sign needs replacing. Whole unit soaked through and cant be fixed. Did have diffuser but this has also...
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    Pot light bags Electrical Advice

    Pot light bags Discussion ThreadPot light bags Electrical Advice 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...

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