Hi everyone,
We have bought 2 new low-hanging light fittings from Ikea to go side by side above dining room table to replace the single pendant that's there now.
I enjoy DIY and learning to do any jobs i can by myself so just wondered how i would go about fitting these to replace the single...
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I’m an East Grinstead based electrician and have lived in the area for over 30 years. I’ve been involved in the Construction Industry for 20 years and have Project Managed and Site Managed around the UK for almost 18 years. During this...
Hi, here's a good one - replaced 15 E-lights recently, (tube type replaced with Newlec led type), and noticed one of the old outside Thorn 2D E-lights was on when driving past a few days later. The Thorn lights are all up to spec and function as they should. Went to investigate and it seems that...
Hello,
I have fitted a double insulated light fitting in my bedroom with no problems.
I had lying around a voltage tester, now I understand these are very unreliable, but when I touch the fitting with it, it will light up. There's a few other appliances that it'll do the same.
I'd just...
I want 5 mains lights fitted in the garden (by Part P sparkie). He said Wiska Boxes have to be fitted before each light - that is, SWA into Wiska, SWA out of Wiska to new light. I can't see the point in this. If SWA's are connecting into the light, why does it need a Wiska box? I don't want...
Ok, so I have made a diagram off the current set up in my attic for the current installation
a pretty simple connection
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Now, I am not sure at all if this would be a correct /...
Hi I have 2 lights running from 1 switch, the power is going directly into switch then onto lights using the neutrals joined behind switch method.can I now take power from this using a junction box to new lights using loop method or do I have to join neutrals in new switch? thanks
Hello people this is my first EVER post on here!! (still training :icon6:) Q. If a flat has no visual ceiling lights (no access to the above) and they want 2 ceiling lights installed is it possible?! They have other lights in the flat but say they are run up the wall in trunking. They have a...
Hi there, Was just wondering if someone could look over this wiring diagram and also let me know the thinkness of wire needed to make everything safe. Thank you.
Every now and again when I replace a light fitting (generally in an older house where there are no ceiling roses) with a new one the hole cut in the ceiling (usually lathe and plaster) is bigger than the overall size of the new fitting that is being put up which leaves a gap (not good for sound...
Hi all
Just put up 16 new light in a surgey, and when they are turned on it trips ,but once re trip the mcb they will stay on but leave them off for a few hour they trip again done all the checks they sit on 6 amp fuze any idea will be grate :rolleyes:
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