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    Customer wont earth class 1 light fittings (Hotel)

    Did an EICR on a 8 bedroom hotel a few weeks ago, issued the report yesterday, every bedroom has class 1 fittings, I assume they cost a few quid, they were put up by the odd job man, Lighting circuit has no cpc as its wired in twin red/black, I said its not a problem if we change them to...
    • LlandrilloSpark
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    • class class 1 customer earth fittings hotel house light light fittings maybe unsatisfactory wont
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. S

    BC3 Light fittings

    Hi there, client has asked me to look at her lights, got these nasty BC3 fittings and cant, wont spend the cash for the bulbs, she has asked me to replace the fittings for standard BC or ES fittings. Where would I stand in regards to Part L if I carried out clients request.
  3. S

    static electricity off light fittings

    hi guys, was in an office on the weekend, being a new firm we only have poxy metal step ladders. While we were changing fluorescent lamps i got a few static shocks off the metal of the light fittings. The whole fitting was earthed, so i was thinking why this was happening, is this common? I'm...
    • stevie2011
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    • electric electrical electricity fittings light light fittings off static
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. S

    Custom light fittings

    A friend has just started making custom light fittings, they have'nt actually sold any yet, and have asked me about regulations and proving their safe. Proving their safe and constructed properly is the easy bit but it got me thinking about the paperwork ect. Each fitting will be class 2 and...
  5. O

    capacitors in light fittings

    guys, as i understand it, light fittings with magnetic type ballast (fluro, SON) have capacitors to correct power factor. What I dont fully get is why?? (other than correct power factor LOL) as I have seen fittings without them and they work perfectly fine. I've asked a couple of people and the...
  6. D

    Low Energy Internal Light Fittings

    Hello all I'm confused about Part L and the light fittings required for a domestic loft extension. I'm aware that a certain number of the fittings need to be low-energy and compliant with Part L in that respect. I can find plenty of information on what a particular lamp needs to be in order...
  7. D

    Can I use USA light fittings in the UK

    Hi, is there any one who can advise me if I can have a USA light fitting(110V) fitted in the UK and just use a UK light bulb that fits the bulb fitting or would the whole thing need rewiring? Appreciate advice
    • djwhite
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    • electricians' talk fittings light light fittings usa
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Class I light fittings, no Earth, what would you do?

    Did an EICR last week, a few small things to clean up but the main thing is that 3 of the upstairs light fittings are class I metallic with no cpc/earth. Doing the remedials tomorrow and talking to another spark he says that the earth to the fittings has to be a min of 4mm csa! Now, I've...
  9. D

    double insulated light fittings

    Hi guys, in need of a bit of assistance if possible. I have been asked by a customer to source some 3-bar spotlights that she would like in a couple of her rooms. After checking her lighting i found there wasn't an earth present in any of her ceiling roses so am after some double insulated...
    • Davisss
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    • double electricians' talk fittings insulated light light fittings
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. mattyhop

    light fittings achieve an average energy efficacy of no less than 55 Luminaire lumens

    Hi Guys, I have recently completed a project and the client is asking for the below. Can anyone help me out with the formula??? Are you able to provide Tony and me with some details to confirm that the light fittings achieve an average energy efficacy of no less than 55 Luminaire lumens per...
    • mattyhop
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    • aus average electricians' talk energy fittings light light fittings
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  11. C

    Thorn 70W SON light fittings for sale ( x14)

    Evening all, Having a clear out and trying to raise some cash ;) I have fourteen Thorn SON light fittings for sale. These are the fittings only. No lamps are included in the sale. They are all brand new and individually boxed in their Thorn boxes. Nothing wrong with them. They were just...
    • cheeky_blue
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    • electricians' talk fittings for sale light light fittings looking sale
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  12. P

    light fittings

    guys gone to a house and been asked to fit up a new light fitting which is metal however when taking down old fitting found no earth present. then looked at another fitting that was metal and found a earth there this seems to of been connected into a socket circuit so that it is covered is...
    • Peter Woodford
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    • aus electricians' talk fittings light light fittings
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
  13. W

    Plasterboard fixings for light fittings....

    I know it depends on the weight of the fitting, but in general, will plasterboard fixings hold the weight of a fitting? Obviously better to put a noggin in between joists but not an option. Cheers
    • whazza22
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    • electricians' talk fitting fittings fixings light light fittings plasterboard
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Electrical Tools and Products
  14. G

    Wiring light fittings without loop in connectors.

    When a customer wants a light fitting put up to replace a standard ceiling rose, what I would normally do would be to pull the 3 wires back into the ceiling void, join up with a junction box, and drop a tail back through the ceiling for connection to the light fitting. I understand that this...
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    Toilet Light Fittings??

    Does anybody think I should use a sealed unit light fitting in a toilet. There is no danger from steam in any way. Its in a supermarket and its not a public toilet. Cheers.
    • gerard
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    • aus electricians' talk fittings light light fittings toilet
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
  16. R

    Changing light fittings - basic query

    Hi I'm a DIYer and I recently changed some light fittings and I have a niggling concern about how I've done it. The old lights used ceiling roses, but the new ones are semi/flush and don't use a rose. I took 2 approaches: For the first one I took off the cover of the rose to lower its...
    • Rusti
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    • aus basic changing electricians' talk fittings light light fittings query
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
  17. S

    Classroom light fittings

    anyone know if there is a standard light fitting e.g. 2 x 35W T5 that is used in an average UK classroom? looking to use a fitting in a temp building that might be resued in local schools, so i was looking for the most generic fitting that would be the most reusable in classrooms and corridors...
  18. R

    High frequency emergency light fittings

    Hi, i have been asked to replace some faulty emergency light fittings, only the faulty ones but leaving the existing working ones. the fittings i am replacing with are not the same manufacturer and they are high frequency, but im not sure whether the existing ones are! if they are not and i...
    • Ridgey88
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    • aus electricians' talk emergency fittings frequency light light fittings
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
  19. mattyhop

    over priced light fittings

    Hi All, I am tendering for a job that have speced a £550 light fitting, the fitting is a 1600mm long florry with an led at each end. I am looking for a replacement for this any idaes? At a lower cost. It has to be compatible with a control system, which will dimm to 50% when un occpied...
    • mattyhop
    • Thread
    • aus electricians' talk fittings light light fittings priced
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  20. W

    Light fittings

    Hi all, New to the forum and this may be a simple question for someone but here goes. I have two lightfittings in my kitchen, one of which is permenantly live I.e the lamp is lit all the time. I measured the voltage and it is Reading 293volts on the loop and 49 volts on the switch side when...
    • Warriors2008
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    • aus electricians' talk fittings light light fittings
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
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