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  1. Jtpeek

    Will this work to add a second switch to a fixture?

    I have a light that runs off a single switch. In the same box as the single switch there is a now abandoned three wire cable running to another box on other side of room (don’t ask me why they had two switches connect to each other but not to any fixtures..). In the other box there is now only...
  2. D

    Random occurrence , random times

    I have an odd problem. I have 2 wall sconces in a hallway controlled by wall switches at each end of that Hall. On random nights between 3-4AM, the lights will come on, stay on for a few seconds, then off. I also have motion sensor cameras 8n that Hall that detect nothing. Any explanation or...
  3. Jessey

    What do i need for a diy electric go-kart? (cheapest options)

    i ask this because i wanted to make a electric go-kart and i dont know how and i have a little money to spent.
  4. D

    DIY Caravan Brake Light Wiring Problem

    The brake lights on my caravan (Sprite Swing) are not working, but all other lights work. I have tested the globes and both elements are working in both globes. I've tested the vehicle trailer electric socket, with only brake lights on, and the car is delivering the required 12v to the...
  5. fluffy78

    i'm a diy guy i need some straight forward advice on a module loamp

    I have a teris lamp just like the game its made of blocks that can be changed around inside each block is 4 metal coated prongs 2 have a tiny spring that holds a removed led circuit board. One of the prongs have broken what type of strong glue could i use to refix it into place without loosing...
  6. 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...
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    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  7. charlesrr

    UK DIY - Reading meter query (see video). Do I have 3 rates?

    Hi. Is there a better forum for this? Anyway I've moved into a new place and the meter is weird. (I just had one physical reading at my old house, but this has loads of "pages" on an LCD). The new place has electric storage radiators (which are currently all turned off at the wall), some of...
  8. B

    Help with an Outdoor DIY Light String (UK)

    This is the setup I am trying to put together. No idea what to buy in terms of parts. The bulbs will be low watt patio style incandescents. I am in the UK and these will be for outside. Just want to make sure I don't electrocute myself. The lights will be hanging - not levitating like in the...
  9. Jaylen Goodway

    Help with 6 terminal Junction Box wiring! DIY

    Hi everyone. I hope this post finds you well. I have recently hired an local electrician to extend my living room lighting a few cm forwards. Long story short, he didn’t seem to know what he was doing and now my light is On even when I switch it off. I have attached my previous ceiling rose...
  10. O

    DIY two gang light switch LED issue,

    I have an electrical problem. I've a two gang switch and have just replaced some old 70s lights. I've matched the wiring but has an issue. Switch two works and switches light two on and off. Switch one however only dimly lights the first light. I've no idea why. I've not touched the switch in...
  11. bluewhale

    DIY - Wiring extractor fan with no timer to light switch.

    Hi there. Recently our bathroom extractor fan broke, so I got a new one but I'm having difficulty wiring it (homeowner DIY guy here). So... there are 3 wires coming from bathroom wall: brown (Live) blue (Neutral) yellow/green (Ground). Previously, old extractor fan used all 3 of those wires...
  12. C

    Heavy duty DIY next door possible cause of oven tripping circuit?

    Hello, new here! Would greatly appreciate some input. I'll first say I intend to get an Indesit technician to take a proper look tomorrow, but I'm curious. A couple of hours ago I tried to switch the main oven on as usual - the oven is only 2-3 yrs old - and a spark came from behind the...
  13. C

    Room on wheels- electrics???

    Hi I am building a conference room on wheels, the purpose of this is to be mobile. I wanted just one plug coming out to power the room. Inside I would like to have 4 plug sockets built under the desk, and 2 plug sockets in the roof. The cables will be built into the walls and I am concerned with...
  14. P

    DIY: new light fitting or wiring faulty?

    I am trying to replace a ceiling rose with a new chandelier. I had all the wiring carefully complete, turned the power back on and...trip! Tried a couple of times and no joy. The wiring looked correct. I think it is the unit. The company I bought it from want to collect it and then test it...
  15. N

    UK Job quotes vs DIY Part P Notification Requirements for bathrooms

    Hello everyone, I hope nobody minds that my first post is a question. We have a bit of a situation brewing at home with regards to our new shower room. We had an electrician scheduled to come as part of the bathroom installation, but he had to give backword. As the electrics are now holding...
  16. M

    DIY - Apartment wrong 4-prong 220v wiring, how to fix myself?

    Hello all, I'm an amateur DIY home-owner that recently moved into an apartment for a 6-month military assignment and these maintenance workers here are clearly incompetent and just do the bare minimum at EVERYTHING, including electrical work. So I moved in here and my dryer had the 3-prong...
  17. C

    How to wire 300 blue LEDs?

    I would like to wire 300 blue LEDs to one power source in order to light up a tree. What is the best way to do this?
  18. A

    DIY- Generator to house hookup/ Need confirmation on my plan

    Greetings, I would like to preface my post by stating I'm well aware of the legalities and danger that are present with this configuration. This topic pertains to backfeeding my home with a portable generator during an emergency power outage. I currently have a L14-30R 120v welding receptacle in...
  19. saddleworthian

    DIY - help with a double light switch.

    We’ve just had plastering done in our living room. We told the plasterer we’d be replacing the light switch, so he removed it and now we just have wires. There are two twin and earth cables (brown, blue and earth). One cable is live, feeding the main light, the second is a piggy back circuit...
  20. bcmiller13

    Help with a 240 Dryer

    So I am trying to help a family that was given a 240v electric dryer. They live in an apartment complex and unfortunately cannot modify the walls or electrical in any way. I've been thinking of taking 2 different receptacles off different poles, and then wiring them into a small subpanel with a...
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