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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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.
  5. 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...
  6. Baggio1978

    UK Led ceilings lights

    Hi, please could anyone help me, I have some ceilings led strip lights however they are not working. I have a power unit that is connected to the lights. I will post a picture of unit with the name and make. Many thanks in advance.
  7. AngelLaHash

    Tamper Proof Lights

    Note Im 5'7" (maybe pushing the 7 maybe 6) Funny thing someone pinched the Lamp Shades (Case) around LED lights on the Ceiling (NOTE i can touch this Ceiling without really jumping) Its located in the Ladies Toilet of a pub, they want a replacement as you can TOUCH the LED lights. I dont know...
  8. S

    How can I wire 3 lights to 2 PIR sensors

    Hello, Disclaimer: Not a qualified electrician but just doing some DIY as a hobby, I've wired up my own Fused Spur before so I know the basics. I want to be able to wire up 3 20W Lights up to 2 PIR sensors on opposite sides of a fence. These must terminate to a standard UK plug socket due to...
  9. C

    UK Can a 10mm2 Shower feed and a 1.5mm2 switched live for the lights be in the same wall chase?

    Hi, I'm installing 10mm2 cable into the wall to the loft from the downstairs consumer unit ready for an electrician to terminate both ends. Previously the shower isolator was a switch on the wall but my intentions are to change this switch to a light switch and instead put a pull cord for the...
  10. HappyHippyDad

    Why are the lights not working!!!!!

    Just popped in to a friends house on the off chance that I could quickly remedy some none working lights before heading off to work. Unfortunately it was all a bit odd! Over the past 2 years the ground floor lights have stopped working perhaps 3 times. They stop for either days or weeks then...
  11. DIYpowered

    Wiring to control 2 lights independently with a dual light switch

    Hello, I am trying to understand the wiring done for an already working setup in my home by an electrician: a dual light switch (Legrand branded, if it matters) with only 2 wires connected to the switch. It really puzzles me how the switch can control two separate light fixtures, since there...
  12. C

    UK LED T8 lights

    Having done the numbers I modified my 5 x 4ft double batens in the workshop to take LED tubes T8 22W. After less than a couple of years, 50% have failed. They flash annoyingly just like the old tubes and then give up altogether. Has anyone else had the same experience. One theory is they...
  13. S

    Led strip lights & 12v battery

    Hi all, I have a couple of questions I'm hoping you can help with. I have put a solar panel on my kids play house which charges a 12v battery. I have so far wired 3 lights and everything works great. I wanted to add an LED strip light in the understanding that they only require 12v. I bought...
  14. L

    Any led sensor lights that do not detect through glass?

    Recently fitted gamma led motion sensor ceiling lights outside my windowed front door in a shared hallway (4 flats) are being triggered from the flat inside. Are lights available that do not detect through glass (and also have emergency battery back-up)?
  15. C

    Auto electric mayhem please help!

    TITLE Auto electrical mayhem please help! 1. Left rear indicator does not flash Left front indicator flashes really fast Right indicators both work & flash at normal speed 2. When hazards signals are turned on only the Left side both front front and rear flash at normal speed RIGHT SIDE...
  16. Dan

    Solar Storm causing Northern Lights to glow! Show us your pics!

  17. N

    Need Help with wiring circuit for lights

    Good Morning need some advice please. Yesterday went to change a light fitting in hallway. There are two ceiling lights in the hall controlled by 2 switches at opposite ends of the hall. On removing one light there was the remains of a ceiling rose under the fitting. I noted the position of the...
  18. M

    Australia Help with wiring of relay for automotive spot lights

    Hi brains trust, I am aware of typical wiring and legalities hence the questions. Looking for a wiring diagram to allow me to use a dual switch (OEM style for Y62) which features a single input feeding two independently switched outputs for my spotties and drl’s. I want the DRL’s separate to...
  19. C

    Apartment complex lights not working or pool pump system. Novice maintenance man

    Apartment complex lights not working or pool pump system. Novice maintenance man with very little experience in electrical, and my job is on the line
  20. C

    2006 mustang tapping in to power additional lights

    Hi, I'm adding American muscle's halo fog lights to my 2006 v6 mustang and am looking for a good place to connect the positive side to power the lights. Can I tap it in to the positive post that powers the fuse box? I'll include a photo of the spot I'm talking about if I can find how to post...

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