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    What is the correct way to spur off a ceiling rose on a normal ring circuit?

    Hi, I have a standard single ceiling light that I wish to convert to a set of three light fittings, physically right next to each other and controlled by the same switch. What is the correct (and preferably easiest) way to connect this up? Kind wishes - Patrick
    • EasyGoingPat
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    • ceiling circuit correct lighting normal off ring ring circuit rose spur
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Installing ceiling fan drawing power from light switch from front porch

    Ok I have a room that I’m putting a ceiling fan/light in where there wasn’t anything previously...I want to grab the power from a switch that runs the front porch light...I have tried various things and have looked on various YouTube vids...can’t seem to get it working ...I have a double switch...
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    Which method you use to install spotlight with no access above ceiling ?

    Which method you use to install spotlight with no access above ceiling ? Do you make holes under joist and fish wires and then later how do you fill them? or how do you overcome this and at the same time try to respect regs?
    • King84
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    • access ceiling install method spotlight
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Ceiling wiring

    Hi I’ve attached a picture of the wiring from my bedroom ceiling, would someone be able to tell me which way round the live and neutral wires go please? https://pin.it/7DASYVL many thanks ?
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    Recommendations for a ceiling mounted PiR Sensor

    Hi, I need to install a ceiling mounted pir sensor however the ones I have previously fitted look cheap and obtrusive, is there any that you guys have fitted that are small and not so crappy looking? Fyi unfortunately I can not fit a recessed one
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    Is it safe to use 10mm flexi conduit for single circuit cable run, less than 3m, mounted in ceiling, 2 LED domestic lighting points?

    Trying to replace a single run, approx 3M with no bends, of a single 1.5mm twin & earth cable between 2 lighting points in a domestic space. Cable to be mounted IN the ceiling & plastered over. Both points to carry an LED light fitting so minimal current. Is it safe to use 10mm conduit? BS7671...
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    Help needed changing ceiling tube light bulb!

    Greetings I have this fancy ceiling tube light fitting and I cannot figure out how to replace the tubes. It has two ends which somewhat come away but not enough to remove the tubes. There is wiring both sides. I'm not sure how much more pressure I can apply before something breaks. There are...
    • JohnHS
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    • bulb ceiling changing help light light bulb needed tube
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Led ceiling Lights - one light Flickers when other is switched ON

    Hi, In my room 2 Led round ceiling lights are installed, week ago both were fine, but now when I turn on both lights, one starts flickering, even their emitting light is getting low... Is it switch problem or LEDs needs replacement?
    • Qadeer
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    • ceiling ceiling lights led light lights other switched when
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Ceiling Light Wiring Question

    I'm replacing an overhead light in a kitchen. There are two bundles coming out of the ceiling. Both have a black, a white, and a ground wire. The light fixture has a black, a white, and a ground wire. What should we do with the two sets coming out of the ceiling?
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    Ceiling lighting wiring

    DIYer question! This is my existing wiring. 3 x neutrals? my new light fitting has one x neutral and 2 x live connections please can some one tell me how to wire the new fitting correctly? I
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    Re-wired bathroom ceiling rose causing bathroom and hall lamps to glow 'half' power

    Background Elderly relative asks neighbour to change the bathroom ceiling lightbulb. Neighbour starts to change lightbulb, drops and breaks fancy lampshade so fits a replacement ceiling rose. (Old rose wouldn't take a standard lampshade fitting.) After fitting the ceiling rose and checking the...
    • DavoUK
    • Thread
    • bathroom causing ceiling lamps power rose
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Ceiling light behaving oddly

    Hello and first thank you for creating a place where DIY amateurs can get advice! I just bought a house and have been fitting the lights myself. All rooms worked properly, except for the living room where the potentiometers do not seem to have any effect (Neither dimming nor switching off the...
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    How do I wire a motion flood light prior a switch to operate the inside ceiling lights?

    Hello, i am having issues wiring my garage... i am running my lighting circuit. First, i wanted to run my power feed from the panel, to a junction box (which will split towards a motion activated flood light that is continuously powered, split to the garage door opener, and split to a switch...
    • Lansberry123
    • Thread
    • ceiling ceiling lights flood inside light lights motion operate switch wire
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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