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  1. mattthr

    Dimmable LED light fitting and switch still causes flickering

    Recently moved into a new home and replaced the main light fitting in the sitting room. We replaced it with this dimmable LED fitting: ENDON RUBENS 6LT SEMI FLUSH 79469 - Indoor | Ceiling Lights -...
  2. R

    Where to buy 120mm wall clip for fitting electric switch board

    I want to replace my current 6 gang switch board with a glass panel switch board. Bought it online. But when I got the board I realised it's bigger than my current board and it won't fit in the current hole. I can make a bigger hole but the current clip won't fit either. I tried Bunning they...
  3. J

    SPD Fitting Cable Advice please

    Going to be fitting a three phase SPG at the origin of a supply. I have solid coper standard 25mm tales that come out of the head into an isolator and then fine stranded 25mm single insulated cables that run from the isolator, within flexible conduit to the Dis boards. They have used a crimp...
  4. J

    Light fitting confusion

    Removed old bc fitting which had 3 reds in one hole, 3 black wires in the hole next to it and green to a third hole which I assume is earth. It looks like earth is connected to the brass of the bayonet fitting (pics attached) Installed new bc fitting from toolstation, keeping reds, blacks and...
  5. Mramin

    Fitting Spotlight

    I’m trying to replace and old crown with a new spotlight. I understand one of the neutral is a ‘live switch’ due to the extractor fan. On my first attempt with 2 x live in L, 2 x earths in E and 2 x blue in N - The fuse blew. I then put the live switch in L and now the fuse isn’t blowing but...
  6. R

    Fitting Sockets.

    I guess you could file this under hints and tips. When you're installing a socket the worst part, for me at least, is pushing it into place and keeping it there while you tighten the screws. That means bending the cables, however many there are. It can be quite a feat of strength and and a bit...
  7. G

    Light Fitting pre 2004 wires?

    Hi all Would really appreciate some advice as my first attempt at changing a light fitting. Watched numerous YouTube vids but nothing quite fits what I am facing. I assume I have pre-2004 IEE wiring, but a bit thrown by the blue and brown wires (see pic)? Also, not entirely sure which is the...
  8. D

    Can RCD 'detect' a light fitting short - even if switched off?

    I have an RCD for the house, and have 3 spotlights to the rear of the house, which I'm in the process of replacing with LED spots. One wall switch 'feeds' all of them in series. Whilst fitting one of the lights (with only the wall switch off (and taped down!)) - the RCD flipped. I tested this...
  9. C

    fitting a smart light switch for toilet

    Hi All, I hope someone can help. i'm trying to fit a smart light switch to replace my current one for the toilet (1 gang), but i'm having issues with the wiring. you'll have to bear with me as i'm not an electrician so only have basic knowledge :( the current light switch seems to be an...
  10. S

    Best way to fit decorative light fitting?

    Hi, I've got a standard pendant with 4x t&e cables going in, and we want to replace it with a decorative fitting. I know there are many ways to make the new connections but I'm wondering what is the best way to make it easy to test for the next guy. In my case I don't think I can safely fit all...
  11. S

    IKEA light fitting has 2 wires. White and blue. Which is live and which is neutral?

    Hi there. I’m trying to put a new ceiling light in that’s from IKEA but it has a blue wire and a white wire. How do I know which is live and which is neutral please? Also can I check that I am going to do this correctly. The current ceiling rose has like maybe 6 wires all connected to a black...
  12. J

    Help with light fitting

    I am trying to put a 5ft fluorescent light in a garden office on a Dimmable switch. I got standard 230v light fitting which requires a T8 lamp. I did get a Dimmable halogen t8 lamp and put it on a standard dimmer switch but unfortunately it is flickering when dimming. does anyone know a...
  13. H

    Replace an old ceiling fan/light with a light fitting.

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  14. S

    Second red 'live' wire in light fitting - what to do?

    I am connecting a new IKEA pendant light in place of an existing light fitting. I have connected the red wire in the ceiling to the brown 'live' terminal in the IKEA fitting, and the black wire in the ceiling to the blue 'neutral' terminal in the IKEA fitting. However, there is an extra exposed...
  15. D

    advice needed about fitting a new lamp

    Hi there, I'm posting here because I would like professional advice about an extra lamp that I'm thinking of getting fitted in my bungalow. I know what I want, but I'm not sure whether the job is feasible or advisable, so I would like your advice. What I am thinking of is getting an extra wall...
  16. R

    UK Pre pay electric meter fitting cost

    Can somebody give me a rough idea on the labour cost (and timescale) of having an old coin operated electric meter replaced with a digital pre pay meter, not the card type installed by electricity suppliers but the pre pay ones available to buy.
  17. A

    Can this fitting be used as an under cabinet light?

    Hello I hope you are all well, can this fitting be used as an under cabinet light in a kitchen? I assume as its an LED fitting heat won't be an issue? Thanks Andi https://www.toolstation.com/v-tac-led-weatherproof-fitting-ip65-6500k/p96140
  18. I

    Fitting twin horns to a single horn set up. Extra Relay required??

    Hi all, i´m new on here and really hoping for some good advice. Not getting much response from an owners forum!! My Seat Altea is fitted with a single horn. There is a number 53 relay fitted to the relay panel and I believe this is for the horn. I want to fit twin horns in place of the single...
  19. R

    Fitting a single phase Matt:e for car charger

    Evening all, Just After some knowledge about the Matt:e. I have been to a job where a 13 amp Rolec car charger point has been fitted On an external garage wall which is attached to the house. I can see no evidence of an earth rod and I am assuming it is still connectEd to a pme earthing...
  20. Rockingit

    Domestic CU's - who's fitting what and why?

    It's been about 4 years since I last had to supply/fit a domestic board, what do people recommend these days in terms of brand bang per buck? Looking to fit a 14way SPD fully configurable as a replacement, probably leave the existing 6-7 ccts on the one RCD side as not going to be re-wiring...

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