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Halgen lights are melting the transformers?

I have a number of 12v halogen lights running of electronic transformers recessed into the ceiling. The lights... [Read more]

How to fix a blinking lamp?

My lamp blinks in all movement positions of the arms and head. Once in a while the lamp will stay on when fir... [Read more]

Damaged electrics in Ikea light fitting- how to fix?

I purchased a light fitting from Ikea and attempted to fit it earlier today. However, I have made a mess of it... [Read more]

pulled the pully for the bathroom light snapped from the top can i fix it?

i have a pull light in the bathroom it has snaped from the top can i fix it or must i replace the whole fittin... [Read more]

How can I earth a light switch?

I have just purchased a new light switch and surface mounted plastic back plate to replace a broken one, but t... [Read more]

2 way switching?

Hi I have switch going into a a light then into another dimmer switch. It was disconnected due to redecs no... [Read more]

2-way as a 1-way?

I can't seem to find a triple light switch as a 1-way, but they are available as a 2-way. Can I use a 2-way l... [Read more]

Connecting a new ceiling rose pendant?

I'm replacing a ceiling rose pendant but one of the neutral cables in the ceiling is too short to reach the co... [Read more]

Earthing a Metal Wall Light?

I have an existing metal wall light which contains an earth connector but no wire. The original installati... [Read more]

why are my lights on when the swicth is off?

i have just replaced the wall lights in my lounge however when i turned the mains back on they came on and the... [Read more]

external lights and sockets?

if i make sure that all external sockets/lighting go via an rcd does this conform to the 17th edition regs(par... [Read more]

I dont know this answer?

why were the old wires changed to new wires?

installing a double dimmer switch?

I want to install a double dimmer but once i have taken the old switch off all the wires are brown apart from ... [Read more]

my security light outside wont go off even thouhg the switch is off anyone ?

outside security light wont go off even though socket is off

2 way light pull cord?

Im changing my light cord pull in bedroom. There is also a light switch so I think im right in saying its a 2 ... [Read more]

Indicator lights?

How to get access to change front indicator lights on a car grand scenic

changing light bulbs?

How to access to change indicator lights on a grand scenic

how do i rcd my bathroom lights?

i am putting downlighters in my bathroom and i know i now need an rcd. my wylex CU does not have RCD protectio... [Read more]

how can i fix my halogen lights?

halogen lights fitted approx a year ago to my lounge. 6 lights each with its own transformer.5 of the lights ... [Read more]

fiting a light?

im trying to fit a celin light but when i too the old one off there are 3 red wires 3 black wires and 3 grean ... [Read more]