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Replacing a bayonet type light fitting?

Hi, similar problem. I am replacing a light fitting. The old one had 2 black wires in one hole, and 1 red wi... [Read more]

how do I wire a pull switch light in bathroom?

i want to wire a pull swith light but when removing the old one there are two red wires connected to the exist... [Read more]

How do I wire up a Bathroom light on a pull cord switch?

I need to replace a bathroom light on a pull cord and here's the problem.. The ceiling hole for the light has... [Read more]

hampton bay model ac-552al?

how do i remove the lower light glass cover, so i can change the bulb

cant find the single black switch wire in the ceiling blocks?

ive fitted 9 low voltage flushed spots in my extension off of the kitchen,ive wired up neatly but as i was jus... [Read more]

there is three black three red three green?

im putting a light fitting up it powers up but unable to turn off at wall

how do identify 2 way switch wiring?

how do i identify which wires go where in a 2 way switched light? someone has mixed up the wires at the ceilin... [Read more]

4 connector light fitting but only 2 wires?

I have a 1950's house in NZ and the light fitting (holding the bulb) needs replacing. There is only a black an... [Read more]

craigAPORTER@hotmail.co.uk?

hi there i am fitting a two wary gan switch in my hall way whitch termnials take whitch colour wirws

What's the problem with our 12V halogen lighting?

We have 6 12V halogen lights in our bathroom, controlled by a dimmer switch. Each light has a separate transf... [Read more]

How do I take a fluorescent light down to replace with a normal light?

I want to take a fluorescent light down and replace it with a normal light fitting. How do I do it?

why bathroom lights have to be swiched on and off by a pull-cord?

why bathroom lights have to be swiched on and off by a pull-cord?

installing new lights?

we have a 2 gang switch with three core and earth wiring (red, yellow, blue and earth) we have correctly wired... [Read more]

House Lights not working??

Can Someone please help!? My dowstairs hall toilet and utilty room lights are working but the kitchen, dinnin... [Read more]

How dangerous is taped wiring?

Hi, The wiring for our downlighters is visible in the loft, on top of the insulation. The wires are taped toge... [Read more]

How far apart should downlights be placed?

I want to install 50w fixed downights in my bathroom (all are suitable for zone 1,2 or 3). How far apart shoul... [Read more]

How to understand lighting cables?

I am trying to change from a ceiling rose to some downlighters. The rose has two cables going in to it and two... [Read more]

How do I get the light to switch off?

I have changed a light fitting & as its in the bathroom I believe its the end of the loop. I have already remo... [Read more]

I am trying to change the light switches on my stairs,?

I am trying to change the light switches on my stairs. I tried to follow how the old switches were wired, but ... [Read more]

how to wire outside ligtht?

i have 3 cables all 2 core 1from switch 1in 1out and light fitting has 3prongs. How do iwire up?