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wiring?

i have 4 sets of wires to ceiling rose when i connect them up 4 reds to live 3 blue black to neutral earth to ... [Read more]

How to hang heavy lampshade to ceiling?

I have bought a ceiling lampshade that weighs 3kg. How can I make sure that the ceiling electrical socket is ... [Read more]

how do i connect my new light fitting?

i need to replace a ceiling light fitting i have 2 tails showing 1 is my switch wire and 1mains wire the flo... [Read more]

need thumb screws for antique sconce?

I have a pair of antique brass sconces with glass shades held by thumb screws. I bought a package of differen... [Read more]

how to use a 2 way switch as a simple break between plug & light?

can anyone please tell me how to wire a 2 way switch as a simple break between a spotlight and a 3 pin plug. ... [Read more]

I need to replace my 2way light switch?

I have been trying to change an old 2way light switch for a new one and now have no lights at all! I have a r... [Read more]

Electrical Repair?

I have one electrical zone in my house that has no electricity. I have checked the circuit breaker and it is ... [Read more]

Dimmer Switch wiring?

My electrician recently put a light switch in as we are decorating and he put the cable in for wall lights. ... [Read more]

I have a problem with the lighting in my kitchen, can you help?

We have 2 light fittings in our kitchen, and another one close by in our laundry room. All lights must be lin... [Read more]

how do I remove the cover from my pull cord light switch please?

my bathroom light switch needs replacing, but I am unable to remove the switch cover.

outside light?

i have wired up myoutside light but cannot turn it off at the switch inside, from the house i have 3 reds 1 bl... [Read more]

out side light?

can some one help? i have wired up my ourside light, when the power is turned on it comes on, but i cannot tu... [Read more]

Kitchen downlighters?

I have a problem with my kitchen down lighters, They work intermitantly. In total i have 8 lights, one is out ... [Read more]

Re fixing my dipod Ikea light. One bulb lights. Other one doesn't?

I did as you suggested and raised the connection to the light bulb. However, that bulb still doesn't light an... [Read more]

How can I fix my ikea floor lamp?

I have an Ikea floor lamp GO217 Dipod. Recently the large (top) bulb (150 watt 120V type A bulb) just flicke... [Read more]

wiring confusion for new light fitting?

3lamp (GU10) light fitting in bathroom has been blowing lamps since I moved in 5 months ago. Finally flickered... [Read more]

one light - 2 light switches?

I am attempting to fit a new light fitting, expecting it to be straight forward. But the light either remains ... [Read more]

My outside PIR Lighting trips my RCD ?

My outside PIR lighting trips out my RCD just as it is about to turn off on timer. It switches on, and works f... [Read more]

changing the fuse on the transformer?

how do I change the fuse on the transformer of the track lighting. I see on the side where and extra fuse siti... [Read more]

what is the symbol for the reverse in the fuse box on a ford galaxy ?

can any1 tell me the symbol that is on the fuse box for the reverse lights