fitting

  1. littlespark

    Fitting retro switches

    Been round to a mates this morning fitting these things. He bought them new, manufactured by Clipsal, from some online electrical store £150 quid! Took a few photos to show you what I mean, and how fiddly they are. so there’s 2 x 1 gang and 1 x 2 gang to fit. Dark wooden surround, and a bag...
  2. S

    Fitting a new electric cooker

    Hello all, I need a new cooker, the supplier will only fit it if it's safe to do so, is it possible to tell if it's safe to fit from my photo? Many thanks
  3. A

    Confusion about max wattage for light fitting?

    Hello I hope you are well, I have a question regarding this light fitting (BELL 10361 Retro Vintage Half Lantern - Black, PIR, IP54) on the product data sheets it states the max lamp that can be fitted is 42W is that 42W total or equivalent it doesn't state? So would a 18W LED GLS be unsuitable...
  4. J

    Fitting a 16amp plug to a 13 amp

    Is this bad practice To replace a 13amp plug with a 16 amp?
  5. G

    Hi I’m new here. I’m a non prof DIY er. Having problems with fitting Trendiswitch two way light switch

    Hi I’m new here. I’m a non prof DIY er. Having problems with fitting Trendiswitch two way light switch Source URL: The Welcome Forum - https://www.electriciansforums.net/forums/the-welcome-forum.19/
  6. C

    UK Light fitting issue

    I Replaced a new light fitting in the hallway it works fine but now the other light in the hallway is not working why is this?
  7. UKMeterman

    Surface flourcesent fitting wanted 4x 36W 1250mm by 625 mm

    I am looking to replace an existing surface flourcesent fitting 4 x 36W ft tubes with an external dimentsion of 1250mm by 625mm or nearest offer. Thanks
  8. C

    Confused DIY'er needs advice on Chandelier fitting

    I have recently been given a chandelier that I would like in my bedroom, to replace the existing ceiling rose. However, I do not have the bracket that fits to the ceiling & I'm not sure what type/size bracket I need. Can anyone advise me please? If anyone can send pic's of what I need, I'd be...
  9. N

    Retro fitting reversing camera T5

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help with fitting a rearview camera to my T5.1 Highline. I have come to a standstill fitting a Kenwood Universal Rear View Camera CMOS-230 to a Kenwood DNX518DABS stereo on a 2015 VW T5. The camera installation is complete apart from joining the negative...
  10. W

    240v light fitting with 24v bulb and supply?

    Hi, If i had a 240v rated garden post light, powered it with 24v and used an e27 24v bulb, would it work? I want 5 garden posts, and there's a nice one for 14 quid but it's 240v. thanks if you can help :)
  11. U

    How to tell if a metal halide fitting is pulse or probe start?

    Hi, I recently bought a metal halide fitting but I have no idea how to tell if its a pulse or probe start unit. I have what I believe are both types of bulb and the fitting will start both, would that indicate its a pulse start? With the bulb which I believe is a pulse start bulb (has just a...
  12. M

    12v conversion of 230v light fitting.

    Hello, I am wondering if this is allowed, I dont have a big need to do such a thing, just would like to know how it would stand up with the law and regs etc If you have a class 1 (or class 2 for that matter) light fitting and you wanted to convert it to 12v to make it PELV, for use in an old...
  13. Z

    Bulb staying on

    I have a 6 bulb ceiling light. Just recently when i switch it off at the wall only 5 bulbs go out. Is this more likely to be a faulty light fitting or switch?
  14. G

    Old Loop Circuit wiring to new light fitting

    I have a loop circuit in a 70's house and i am trying to fit a new light fitting to the old circit, i have wired it up so far so that the lights on the rest of the circuit work, but the one i am replacing doesnt work, please help, i have attached a image of the wires so far.
  15. K

    Fitting a WiFi smart dimmer

    Hi, I’m new here. I’m in the UK. I bought this: Smart Touch Switch No Neutral Line 1/2/3 Gang Wifi RF 433Mhz Light Switch with Garage Door Remote Control Wireless Panel Switch...
  16. C

    Changing bathroom light fitting like for like

    I supply bathrooms and wondering where my fitters stand with changing a bathroom light. They are competent in electrical work however they aren’t electricians. Are they ok in simply changing the bathroom light like for like?
  17. M

    Fitting a dual coin meter

    Hi I am new to this forum and just have a quick question. I have a domestic washing machine and a domestic separate tumble dryer both new in a new rewired house. The house has been converted into a hmo and now want to install a coin metered machine to the machines. There is a company that does...
  18. C

    Replace MR16 with GU10 LED - Help with Lamp fitting??

    I'm about to change 40 x MR16/G5.3 fittings, do away with transformers and replace with mains GU10 Lamp holders double insulated and GU10 LEDs. I hoped to keep the existing Lamp fittings but was concerned as label states G5.3 12v 50w max.Is it safe to use GU10 LED in these fittings?
  19. B

    New switch? Or new light fitting? Or neither?

    Hello. I have an electrical issue. In my living room, there are two sets of wall lights, each with two bulbs. Along with the ceiling lights and the sidelights dotted around (it's a big room!), they are controlled by a three-gang dimmer switch. The problem is with one of the wall lights...
  20. L

    Can anybody identify what bulb i need for this fitting?

    Sorry if this isn't what this forums for but I'm at a loss and any help would be greatly appreciated, can anybody identify what bulb i need for this fitting? It's an outdoor light if that's any help,
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