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  1. L

    Convert under cabinet lights to plug-in

    I generally leave all electrics to electricians but I thought I'd see if I can fix this current (LOL) problem myself...and with your help obv. I have a sequence of kitchen cabinet lights under a glass, floor-level window sill which looks great but after 25 years has failed. There were three...
  2. A

    Flashing brake lights don’t work with DRL on.

    I installed a flashing module to diffuser light. Which turns on with my DRLs. However the flash module, for when i brake, only works when my DRLs are off. When the DRL is on, so at night when Id want it to flash, it just stays solid when I brake. Wondering if there’s a way I can make it work...
  3. H

    Lights Flickering when turning on at different switch

    Hi, wondering if anyone could help me. The main light in my kitchen works off two different switches, one on either end of the room. One of the switches is a 3 gang switch which also connect to some spotlights and outside lights. When turning on and off at one switch it is fine, but then if you...
  4. FlashGordon

    Automotive (bike lights wiring circuit)

    So, I am a relative beginner (only fiddle when needed and usually following clear instructions or diagrams) when it comes to 12v switches and relays, but I am needing some help with a set of switches and a micro relay I purchased from Amazon (those who purchase here know most stuff comes with...
  5. B

    Disconnecting wall lights

    Hi everyone, Hoping for some advice on removing and disconnecting two wall lights. I have 2 wall lights in my living room; one with 2 T&E, and one with a single T&E. They are operated from a 2 gang switch, with a strapper inside the switch from other switch for the ceiling light to provide...
  6. sythai

    Aga down lights

    Morning All... After some more advice please. Maybe someone has done this before. Have kitchen refurb where existing Aga is having faux chimney built around it - see piccy attached. They want some lighting in here, ideally down lights. Anyone know what expected ambient temp could possibly...
  7. markopolouk

    Dimmer switch turns on lights but does not dim

    Our old dimmer switch was buzzing and the led's in the chandelier were flickering so I decided to change it with a new compatible one. But after installing it and using the same wiring method as the exsiting one it would only turn the lights on or off and not dim them, flickering has gone...
  8. i=p/u

    UK External lights

    Hi all, any of you ever see any of these about, they are discontinued, nordlux edge, galvanised and accepts gu10.
  9. D

    UK Most efficient LED indoor lights?

    I am looking to purchase LED strip, I will need around half a metre. My aim is to setup indoor table lamp (example idea: franklite TL605). I want it to be as efficient as possible, looking at 2835 LEDs due to them being the more modern solution. What are your recommendations and what is their...
  10. S

    question about LED lights

    I have a bar light that the bulbs burned out. It had E11 bulbs with .1watt each with a 2 batties with double AA in it to run. I am looking at changing this up to install a power supply into it, with six E11 bulbs with .1 watts each and will be in series so they all work togehter with a switch...
  11. stevef22

    Installed 6 new high bay lights. One went out already. Dimmer question

    Hello, I recently swapped out 6, 150w 1X2 flat LED pannel shop lights. They had a 1-10v dimmer line installed. I upgraded to 6, 200w UFO style LED high bay lights. Replaced each wire 1:1 taking my time to make sure each has a good connection with wire nut and black electrical tape. This...
  12. J

    24v DC driver for LED lights.

    Hi all, Can anyone recommend a decent 24V DC constant voltage LED driver. It’s for an install of bathroom niche LEDs IP65 downlights. They are mini and have a 35mm cut out. The 1.5mm T&E is already dropped to each cut out but need a driver that will fit through a 35mm whole and to be pushed...
  13. J

    Two way switch controlling two lights

    I have recently upgraded my hallway lighting to a two way system and it worked perfectly fine on my original ceiling lights. I have now replaced the original lights with new fittings and now having issues. Only one light will work at a time depending on the removal or changing of bulbs in the...
  14. G

    UK radial wiring for ceiling down lights.

    evening, i’m in the process of up-dating my folks ceilings lights. The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP. looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work. So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit...
  15. picturevalve

    Xmas lights

    Bought a set recently from a Bedfordshire supplier, although a Chinese firm. Couldn't believe the "mains" cable and the fitted fuse. Mains cable is flat 3mm x 0.6mm. Fuse is 13A!!! Plug is one of those Chinese specials with reduced dimensions. See pic.
  16. D

    Changing halogen lights with led and driver .

    Hi I'm thinking of changing halogen lights with led and driver . Is this classed as like for like ?
    • Dude123
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    • changing driver halogen led lights
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. V

    UK I have a Megger MFT 1721 everything works fine the button that lights up the screen and the switch button doesn't work.

    Hello!I have a Megger MFT 1721 everything works fine the button that lights up the screen and the switch button doesn't work. When you press it it sounds like it's going but it doesn't work Is it something in the settings or malfunction?
    • Vasdfg
    • Thread
    • button doesn't everything lights megger megger mft mft screen switch work works
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. S

    Ffing fairy lights

    Hi all … wondering if anyone can help … we have inherited an extensive set of dart lights.. they are missing g the adapter and out to go with and so at moment are useless .. I’ve contacted the supplier (see pic) who says the 3 pin set up was stopped a few years back and all are now 2 pin . And...
  19. jimsimm1

    18 LED tube lights all stopped working at once

    I have a small office space with 6 rooms in NJ, all lit by overhead LED tube fixtures. Suddenly all the fixtures on one of the light switches stopped working. The circuit breaker is on and working the switches are working fine, the fixture is getting electric up to the LED tubes. But there are...
  20. C

    How do I get rid of phantom voltage on LED lights feed.

    Have switched a light fitting from incandescent to LEDS. The LEDs continue to glow slightly after switching them off. The fitting is switched 240V live wires and there is a AC 5.1V induced phantom voltage. Little or no AC current. How do I get rid of the phantom voltage. A 4uF 400VAC cap across...
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