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    Multiple COM wires slipping from light switch

    Hi, The wiring for my lights have multiple COM wires in most rooms, which are a pain to screw into the COM part of the switch. The switches that were fitted when I moved in work fine, but I purchased a smart switch which has slightly different sized screws / screw holes etc, and I can only seem...
  2. S

    Earthing Light Switch

    Does AS/NZS 3000 require to earth metal wall box behind switch or socket outlet?
    • SparkyAus
    • Thread
    • ausie elec earthing light light switch switch
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Australia
  3. N

    UK Light wiring issue - Looking for advice

    Hi all, Replaced a ceiling light yesterday (I'm a novice but confident with basic electrical work). All was well and working, so I turned off the lights and only at night realised the lighting circuit had tripped. Removed the new light today, assuming there was some issue with the wiring -...
  4. S

    Fused Spur feeding socket and a light

    Evening all, I’m looking to install an outside light as a spur from a socket on a ring main. There is already a spur from this socket supplying another socket on the other side of the wall. My question is, where can I apply the fused spur? Do I need to connect the fused spur before current spur...
  5. S

    63 reg Aygo, red oil pressure light on/off why?

    replaced sensor and no change oil pressure test came back normal thinking wiring?
  6. S

    Smart switch for light fixture that uses 12v ac transformer

    I have installed a number of 120v smart light switches and smart bulbs which I have set up on a schedule via an app. I would like to add another smart light switch for a light fixture that has a 120v to 12v transformer inside the light fixture, lighting six 12v (previously halogen) currently LED...
    • supgroup
    • Thread
    • 12v fixture light smart smart switch switch transformer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Light fitting - CONFUSED?!

    Hello, Thank you for time, firstly. I am installing an LED bedroom light to the ceiling replacing an existing old light / fan. The terminal box that the LED light comes with has 2 openings for me to screw in the wires to. Wires attached to this are blue and brown / black. The mains (coming...
  8. Jtdyson

    Old 2 Gang Light Switch Wiring

    Hi I have this lighting socket but has no markings, does anyone have any idea what is L1,L2 and Com Many thanks J
  9. littlespark

    Specific light switch design

    Customer would like a 3 gang switch replaced with 2 regular plus a dimmer. Is there any grid module set up that fit a 1 gang box? The wall is brick, and knocking out a wider box isn’t an option.
  10. donski

    Help fitting new light fixture

    Made the massive mistake of not taking a photo beforehand and am now stuck with a light fixture that I'm not sure how to wire. I'd removed an old light/fan fixture and had to remove one of the terminals and some wires in order to remove the fixture fully. I've attached the after photo in the...
  11. S

    E27 Light fitting cant find one online?

    Hi I am looking for a E27 fittings to fit my E27 bulb... for a uk standard ceiling light... I have an ceramic one fitted used for incandescent heat bulbs and it doesn't fit my lampshade very well.. Does anyone know a link?
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    Replacement Light Tube - LED??

    Hey all, So this is probably a quick question. I have some under-cupboard kitchen light tubes that are old and have clearly blown at some point. Would like to replace them but have two questions: 1. In the attached photo, you can see the product identifiers, but an internet search doesn't bring...
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    LED Tube light fitting

    Hello! Hope you’re all keeping well! I’m replacing a fluorescent tube light which had an electronic ballast fitting - I’ve ripped this out and plan on fitting an LED tube instead. There’s two wires coming out the either end fittings - do I just twist these together and put them in a block...
  14. TonyandCheeny

    Testing voltages on light switches

    Hello guys. I have a question as being in Africa for 15 years, I used to use a mustimeter to check voltages at the light switches as they got neutral and lives inside the switches, however when I moved to England I found out that there is no neutral at the switch as the neutral goes to the bulb...
  15. TonyandCheeny

    Willing to change a 2 way that would simultaneously turn the light on..

    I've got a customer with 2 way switches which I want to rectify it in such a way it would simultaneously control the single light fitting. The original switch only turns ON the light if BOTH switches are ON. The original configuration is the permanent live goes to L1 then when I switch it, it...
  16. Mark Wright

    Why wouldn't this light fitting be dimmable?

    The following light fitting from Dumelm takes GU10 but states "Dimmable No" but I can't see why with the correct dimmer switch and dimmable GU10 Lamps/Bulbs why this fitting wouldn't be dimmable...
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    Wiring a light from a socket

    I am trying to add a switch and a light into a storage room next to our kitchen. I am wiring from a socket in the kitchen into another socket in the storage room - that works. Then I am wiring a lighting fixture from the socket (which turns on when I switch on the fuse). From the lighting...
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    Fluorescent light won't work

    I have a light that stopped working. I thought it was the tube as it had blackened at each end. Got a replacement and the light still does not work. Is the ballast the circuit board pictured? If it is bad how is it replaced and with what? It is a beer light that I would like to get working...
  19. DrewHamilton

    Smart Light Switch Wiring - Advice Needed

    Hey guys! New DIY 'new build' homeowner trying to not cause any damage to wiring! I'm looking to swap out the existing traditional light switch with a 3 gang smart switch in my kitchen. I've successfully managed to wire in two 2 gang smart switches in the bathrooms but this 3 gang switch has...
  20. snowogu

    Hi just found light without earth connected do I need to do anything with it. The case is metal.

    Hi does the earth need to be connected?

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