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  1. ilikemyhouse1

    UK Why is there no ground connection in the ceiling light I bought?

    I haven't installed it, don't worry. I bougt this ceiling light that came with a metal housing and no ceiling rose. The only thing in there was this plastic junction box for the L/N wires. Means I'll have to use some Wago connectors to make up for the ceiling rose. But what about ground?
  2. tony9i9i9i

    Light switch with overrun timer...

    I went to swap a fan for a customer, they wanted a humidistat one. When I dropped the old fan I found it was wired with T&E. I explained there was no permanent live so no overrun was possible, and that I'd either have to make a lot of mess running a three-core or they'd be best off leaving the...
  3. N

    Two way switch only working upstairs light

    Hi, my Dad has a two way switch which has a light in the hallway and a light on the landing, the other night I heard a dull bell sound and all the lights went off. The rcd tripped and now the light in the hallway is not working, upstairs switch and downstairs switch won't turn on the hallway...
  4. D

    How do I wire two ceiling fans with light kits on one switch?

    How do I wire two ceiling fans with light kits on one switch?
  5. tony9i9i9i

    Laser level /spot light marker...

    Hi All, I think I need to invest in a laser level / spot light grid marker, I've not had one or used one before, so I'm after any advice and recommendations.
  6. J

    Not enough space for wires?

    Hi, I've run into an issue while trying to fit a 3-hole ceiling plate (specifically this one: Satin Black 3 Hole Ceiling Plate - 12cm | WT Lighting - https://wtlighting.co.uk/accessories/satin-black-3-hole-ceiling-plate-12cm/). I'm having trouble getting the wires tidy and secure inside the...
  7. B

    Light fitting tripping RCD

    Hi all, Firstly a very happy New Year to all! 🎉 We recently bought a century old police house that's needing a fair few wee things doing to get it up to speed. We have a lot of DIY experience and are working on a limited budget so everything we can safely do ourselves we will. Usually have...
  8. S

    another light on existing switch.

    hi I am wanting to put another led light from a switch that is already being used, is it ok to drill through the side of the metal back box and wire in the blue and brown wires.
  9. M

    Can anyone recommend exterior led wall light, daylight and motion sensing with low/high light settings

    In the past I could find exterior wall lighta, mains powered, which would only come on at low intensity during hours of darkness and would switch to high intensity on detecting motion. The company I used no longer makes this model. Unbelieveably I am finding it near impossible to locate a like...
  10. L

    No crank Ram 1500 - security light flashing

    I have a 2012 Ram 1500 which started not cranking intermittently. When it does this, the security dash light will be flashing. You can actually tell if it is going to crank by just turning the key on and waiting about 4 seconds for the dash lights to go off. IF the security light goes out and...
  11. Bluetit

    Class 2 light fitting

    Hi all, Just been to fit some lights for a customer in a couple of bathrooms. Customer supplied the fittings. Turned up unboxed etc. fitting states it is class 2 on the packaging, as well as in the instruction manual repeatedly. Including prohibiting fitting an earth. Attached are photos of...
  12. D

    existing light (four wires) into new Led light

    Hi I've got three lights in my hallway that I'm changing to a LED light fitting - they are all controlled by two separate switches. I've done two, but I'm stuck on the third one. The first light had one of each earth, L & N, and the second light had two of each (which I've squeezed in the...
  13. timhoward

    Ballast for low pressure sodium street light bulbs

    I have a customer that had an older street light with a 30W Phillips Sox bulb in in. It's an absolute pain to get to as it's mounted on a building very high with obstacles preventing easy ladder access and steps / ramps at ground level all around it. When it stopped working I offered a new LED...
  14. P

    Power restored light

    I'm a DIYer. Having been off power for 24 hours last weekend, I've fitted a 100A generator/mains switch. When the generator is running/the mains is isolated, I have no way of telling when the mains power is restored. The meters switchgear etc are in an outbuilding adjacent to the house and I was...
  15. T

    Replacing a Wafer light

    I did something a little less than smart. Thought I could remember where each of the wires went, but when it came time, I couldn't. Shut off the breaker for the muidroom first. Im not that dumb! Ha I did a quick search, found this place, and hope that someone can give me a little guidance...
  16. M

    Light switch replacement (lights flickering)

    Hi, Friend asked me to check out their light switch cause the kitchen lights were flickering and the faceplate was getting hot. They sent the photos below to show what it looked like, obvious issue is the common looking fried, which I put down to a loose connection, hence the flickering...
  17. R

    Wiring up Garden room (Need help on Dali light)

    Hi, recently got a garden room and completely wired it up but running into a snag. Is there any way I can use dimmable led batons that have Dali output with just a dimmer switch as I’m having problems getting it to work. I know usual you have to have a permanent feed at each light and switch...
  18. S

    Bathroom light Pull Switch

    Good afternoon guys! Trying to change this bathroom pull chord light switch in my house as the pull chord has pulled off. When taking the cover of with the 2 screws, there's literally no flex for me to take the wires out... any ideas on what I can do? I've tried to get my fingers in and try...
  19. Cannik

    LED light advice much needed please

    I have an autistic son who is into photography, I have been into it for 45 years and have a question I am hoping you can answer please. I took the attached image using a "light box" I built, A3 opaque top, 3 sides with wood 3" x 1/2" x 14", and one open end, inside are three of these to...
  20. J

    Would you recommend installing a 4 gang or 2x 2 gang light switch next to each other?

    I'm considering light switch options for two outdoor lights (soffit + wall light) and indoor lights (porch + hallway). The switches are going to be located inside the house (hallway as you enter) next to the door. The outdoor and indoor lights will be on a separate circuit and I'm trying to...
    • j0hnnn
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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