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changing to a new light fitting?

I live in a house which is eight years old I have purchased a new light fitment. The old rose had a plate wit... [Read more]

how to wire up a 3 gang with two 2 way switches?

I am trying to wire up a 3 gang 2 2 way switch that also has an extractor fan fitted into the bathroom light. ... [Read more]

halogen light/heater?

i have a halogen spotlight with a 1200w bulb what wattage of bulb will i be able to use to use my spotlight as... [Read more]

clean the strip for lights?

my strip has grease on it and one of the lights is not working how do I clean it?

how do i wire a ceiling light?

i connected two sets of wires to the light & it worked, i switched it off & it blew the fuse why?, how do i fi... [Read more]

Light Fitting Wiring?

I have a new light fitting that has the three wires from the multiple light points all identical at the rose f... [Read more]

Bathroom light pull cord?

I need to replace bathroom pull cord ceiling switch . New replacement is marked L1 , L2 , COM and Earth sign .... [Read more]

diming lights?

What causes light to dip and come back up when for example kettle is turn on and if I'm working in my garage t... [Read more]

dangerous or misleading advice?

I may not be an electrician but am compentent but do not give advice I always tell them to seek qualified pers... [Read more]

BEWARE MISLEADING AND DANGEROUS ADVICE?

In a short time here I've noticed advice being given by people who are clearly not competent to do so. At ... [Read more]

how to wire a two way two gang switch?

i am trying to renew a two way switch in my hallway i have wired it the same way but it not working right ... [Read more]

Bathroom ceiling light replacement?

I am replacing an old bathroom light - the old style has a ceiling rose with a mains and a switching loop (i.e... [Read more]

timed extractor fan installation?

there are three terminals at fan location. live ,neutral and t for timed.I have a permanent live, switched liv... [Read more]

where to get a dimmer replacement?

I have to replace a domestic lighting dimmer switch unit because the spring action of the switch does not work... [Read more]

what does photosensor look like old one?

what does an old photosensor look like

security light?

security light on at all times where is light sensor

Need help putting a new cord in bathroom light/fan ceiling switch!?

Last week the cord to my ceiling light in my bathroom snapped. After managing to get the light off by pulling ... [Read more]

Energy Saving Bulb glowing intermittently?

Last night noticed the energy saving bulb in my bedroom was glowing dimly and briefly every 20 or 30 seconds. ... [Read more]

bathroom light ?

I am changing my bathroom light pull my wires are black red and green / yellow . My new fitting has L1 L2 and ... [Read more]

how can i fix a covered light fitting, with unusual wiring?? help!!?

im tring to fit a covered light fitting, i have two green and yellow wires, three red wires, two blacks, one y... [Read more]