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  1. 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
    • Thread
    • 2 gang 4 gang installing light light switch other recommend switch
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. A

    Light Supplied from Wall Socket

    Hi I want to power a pendant light from a 13A socket. There is a convenient wooden beam above the dining table to run the cable along, then it can drop down the wall to a wall socket. Am I correct in my understanding that I am not allowed to fix the cable to the beam with cable fasteners but...
  3. P

    Help with light switch wiring

    Hi can anyone advise on this please. I am wanting to switch the front plate over to a newer modern type but I've no idea what all of the wires are doing and where they should go on the newer light switch. The switches are 2 gang switches but I've never seen fittings wired up this way before so...
  4. R

    How to replace double pole light switch with smart switch

    I want to replace a double pole light switch that I currently have in my hallway cupboard that controls my porch light. I want to replace this with a smart light switch so that I can control it remotely without having to open and hallway cupboard every time which is very inconvenient. The switch...
    • ravipal
    • Thread
    • double how to light light switch pole replace smart smart lighting control smart switch switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. O

    Earthing at a light switch

    My flat has been rewired, the old light switches have been replaced but the original metal box recessed into the wall and still in situ did not have an earth terminal. the electrician has renewed the wiring with twin and earth but just the earth loose with green sleeving over it. ie not...
  6. R

    Replacing old 1970s two gang double light switch with new one, back to old wiring red and black, also has another switch which isolates both,

    • rhares
    • Thread
    • another black double light light switch new old red replacing switch wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  7. L

    Help with light blowing breaker. Not newly fitted.

    dining room light suddenly started blowing the lighting breaker in the house. I’ve had the boards up and can’t see any shorts in the wiring. It happens even when the light fixture is removed. Flick switch, breaker blows. Looking for what to try next to be honest. Any help greatly appreciated. Lee
  8. J

    Advice needed on replacing security light please!

    Hi We had the light (photo attached) installed a couple of years ago - it still works but the bulb is faded but needs replacing. Is it quite easy to replace myself (someone with no experience)? Or do I need to get someone in to do it? Thank you! James
  9. H

    Emergency light

    Hi I just wiring 3 core cable for a communal in a flat. Customer decided to have emergency lights and 3 separate pir. When I fitting , in each floor , one pir doesn't work!!! I would be grateful if you could guide me regarding the wiring pir and emergency lights. All cables are in parallel and...
  10. T

    3 light chandelier issue, 2 bulbs are dim but if I install the 3rd, the other 2 go off.

    I had this issue with the old wiring on the chandelier along with light flickering, so I rewired the chandelier with new sockets and 2ft. leads into the main house wiring as it had been before. Same issue was happening, so I replaced the dimmer switch, same issue happening. I bought all new...
  11. B

    Replacing LED chip on ceiling light.

    I have bought new chips as per photo. Does it need to be held in place with insulating glue, and should I solder between the bare areas as per the old one not removed yet? Thanks for any help.
  12. ALH1976

    Two way light switch with 2 cores!

    So i have a Ceiling Fan (lets just class it as a Light with a Pull cord at the light) and a light switch Problem is i turn the light off at the Light at night .. and when i wake up i turn it on at the light switch. Sadly the light switch is TWO Core so it doesnt really effect the light , ONE...
  13. sythai

    Light on shop front

    Hi Guys You may be able to help me out. We've inherited a job from previous Electrician. Light over shop front sign needs replacing. Whole unit soaked through and cant be fixed. Did have diffuser but this has also come off now and had it Any ideas how I can get direct replacement for...
  14. COMLED

    Talking about LED light fixture manufacturers

    What is the price difference between wholesale LED light fixtures factories around the world?
    • COMLED
    • Thread
    • fixture led led light light manufacturers talking
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
  15. C

    External halogen light wired directly to hallway light circuit - No isolater / switch

    Hello All, I hope that asking this does not annoy too many Members who think that the answer should be obvious to me: Last night at my next door neighbour`s house who is away on holiday for the next 12 days one of his external halogen PIR controlled lights above the front door came on and...
  16. jharries

    Unexpected colours in (older) light switch

    Hi, I'm looking to change this double switch over to a trailing-edge dimmer for compatible LEDs. We have three bunches of wires. The colours I've encountered don't seem to conform to the old system, we have two blues and two whites in the mix. See pic… So the advice I need is, does it look OK...
  17. R

    UK 2 way light switch not working correctly

    Hi, I replaced a 2 way light switch and seem to have issues. For context, I have a hallway switch which is a 2 way and kitchen switch which is 2 way. I replaced the kitchen 2 way that operates both the kitchen and hallway lights. The kitchen lights work fine however there is an issue with the...
  18. PhilWarr

    LED Security Light with PIR & 4 Core

    Hi, Does anyone know where I can get an LED security light with PIR, that also has a 4core cable for an over-ride switch? Thanks
  19. S

    Looking for a 'touch' switch for bathroom wall light.

    Hi all. Situation is that a friend's currently-refurb'd en-suite has its main ceiling light switched from outside as normal. They also want a light, separately switched, above the mirror. Problem is, they hate pull-cords - both beeg ceiling ones, and wee light fitting ones - and the modern...
    • Shooby
    • Thread
    • bathroom light looking switch touch wall
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  20. D

    Getting power of the light wiring

    Hello all I want to power a small LED light that will be on 24/7 on the ceiling off of the main kitchen light (for some night terror issues someone is facing in the house). The problem is that when I took the old light fixture down there were only two wires (a black and a red which I am to...
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