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  1. S

    Is this new ceiling fan compatible with the existing light and fan dimmer control switches?

    Hello, I am a DIY home owner. 1. Are the lights on this ceiling fan able to be dimmed? Do I need special light bulbs for that? Is the light control switch proper? 2. Is the existing fan dimmer switch proper to this ceiling fan? 3. If it is dimmable, what kind of lightbulbs do I need to buy?
  2. Stinger

    Ceiling lighting malfunction

    Hello, I am new to this forum and not an electrician. I am an Electrical Engineer though. I have this kind of a ceiling lighting - https://www.cnmdled.com/data/watermark/20200525/5ecb8360db86c.jpg with two fluorescent tube bulbs, two starters, one capacitor and two EM ballasts of this type -...
  3. S

    How to hide too much cable under a ceiling light rose

    We’ve removed a strip light from the kitchen and discovered loads of cable behind it. Loops from different plugs and switches so it can’t be removed. It was easily hidden in the big light but ive bought a light with 3 spots on a pole and the rose bit is pretty shallow. the wires can’t be pushed...
  4. Matthew E

    Ceiling fan wiring, power from switch

    Installed a new ceiling fan, with no previous light or power. There is a switch in the room that controls an outlet. I am trying to draw power from that switch to install another switch that controls the fan (+fan light, just 1 switch for both). Before I do the wiring, just want to make sure I...
  5. D

    Asbestos Artex Ceilings and Wiring in Suspended Ceiling for Bathroom

    Hi, I live in a property built in 1911. It has had asbestos artex applied to every ceiling in the house. I am currently creating a new bathroom, which will have 4 downlights, 4 low level lights on motion sensor, an extractor fan, an LED mirror, wall mounted toothbrush charger, and a shaver...
    • dave1901
    • Thread
    • asbestos bathroom bathroom electrics ceiling ceiling rose wiring ceilings suspended wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  6. K

    Double insulated ceiling fittings

    Afternoon All. Could someone please advise a good source for class 2 ceiling light fittings. Looking for modern LED types. My house has no earth in the lighting circuit. Thanks
  7. S

    No power through ceiling rose

    Hello all, I'm replacing a 3-bulb spotlight with a standard BG ceiling rose but upon connecting, the light won't turn on; the problem is, I can't see why. We can handle the wiring shortly, but after a day or two of testing - wiring the spot back on, test (it works), replacing with the ceiling...
  8. D

    UK 50mm (2x2) clear services void between plasterboard ceiling below and vapour barrier above:

    With current regs is 50mm enough, I know in floors they should be 50mm clear of the plasterboard, but this is a flat roof with vapour barrier and insulation above. Secondly would you agree that the cables should ideally be clipped with metal clips due to new fire regs.
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    • ceiling plasterboard regulations
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. S

    Sand above the ceiling

    What's this all about? Sound deadening? Haven't seen this before,. Apart from that how do you delete a post?
  10. J

    Ceiling fan wiring easy help

    New fan with light - and remote. Wiring in first pic from manual. Black, brown, blue, white. Second pic - my light fixture pulled down with wires. Black wire not connected to anything. Two switches on wall. One turns on black/hot to two light wires. Other switch only turns on single black wire...
  11. S

    Safely split ceiling lamp for three bulbs.

    Hey all. New here and new to 3 phase. I had some electric experience on set in Los Angeles as a gaffer for a couple of years, but it was mainly single-phase - counting amps and avoiding blowing circuits type deal. Also did basic wiring in my old 73 chevy truck as well. So nothing huge. But...
  12. chrisreilly

    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...
  13. Vortigern

    Suspending wires on ceiling?

    I am about to start wiring two flats from scratch. The builder board the ceiling and make it fireproof my first fix will be to this ceiling. Then they suspend another ceiling under that by 150mm with accoustic/thermal so my wires will be inside that. I am planning to use metal plastic coated...
  14. A

    Replace 2 Way Ceiling Light

    Hi all. I am trying to replace a ceiling light but the new light has a different wiring connection. If the answers simple enough I will do it myself as done this type of thing before. If not ill wait for my electrician but getting hold of anyone to do this at the minute is impossible. Ive...
  15. B

    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...
  16. farmerfa

    Philips Hue Bulb Watt Compatibility for Ceiling Light Installation

    Hi everyone, I need some advice please. I'm thinking of buying a few of these for the house: https://lights4less.com.au/products/peg-diy-suspension-300mm-black-ol2010-30bk They look very easy to install and looks nice too. It says max wattage is 60w. I will be using a Philips Hue 100w LED...
    • farmerfa
    • Thread
    • ausie elec bulb ceiling ceiling light hue installation led bulbs light philips
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  17. D

    Ceiling light (metal) back to light pendant plastic

    Hi all, I have a metal ceiling light I would like to change back to a light pendant, the cables are in a connection strip so can I use this to attach the new pendant or do I undo the strips and start from scratch and wire all into the new pendant connections. Thank everybody
  18. J

    Wiring up a ceiling fan

    Hi guys, how does one go about wiring a ceiling fan from this light fixture? Apart from the standard live nuetral and earth wires it has 2 additional, red and white, I'm guessing for the switch?
  19. farmerfa

    Putting light fixture with 2 bulbs on a single bulb ceiling outlet

    Hi all. We have a light fixture that has single bulb fixture on ceiling. I want to change this to a 2 bulb fixture. Is this just as simple as removing the existing fixture and wiring the 3 into the double bulb one? I see black/red/greenyellow wires currently attached. Not so good with...
  20. E

    DC powered ceiling fan clunking and random behavior

    Hi All, Trying to ascertain why a DC MinkaAire fan (84") will no longer change speeds, or in some cases even start itself in the lowest setting speed. I have replaced the receiver/controller on the fan (U shaped PCB), but the new one did not resolve the issue. I can get the fan to run...

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