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The lights on our downstairs circuit have stopped working - i?

Hi The lights in our kitchen have stopped working Its not tripped the fuse box Any ideas whats happen... [Read more]

Need help with 20-year old Tizio 35 lamps?

Recently, I have had problems getting the light on my 2 Tizio lamps, and if it comes on to stay on. I read th... [Read more]

fitting a double dimmer light switch?

Hi, I'm changing a standard double light switch to a double dimmer. Through the switch box I have a red, a ... [Read more]

fixing new ceiling light?

i have three black and three red wires plus earth how do i connect up

I have 4 x australian blink lamps on aussie transformers. ?

I purchased these in Sydney and they are great lamps. Can I retro fit UK transformers, as the aussie travel pl... [Read more]

bathroom zone 1 light fitting?

im changing my light fitting and i opened to find 3 red and 3 black wires,my new fitting only has a live and a... [Read more]

Switch Wire?

I have disabled a 2-way switch that is no longer needed and I need to replace the blue/yellow... with a new si... [Read more]

how to wire new ceiling rose with old wiring?

I have removed the old ceiling rose and with all the others i have replaced like for like but this one makes n... [Read more]

Bulbs not lasting?

I have changed several of my light fittings to more modern spotlight type ones. The problem is, the bulbs don'... [Read more]

lights trip out when switch is closed?

with the power on the breaker is ok when the switch is put onto the on position the breaker trips out can you ... [Read more]

new light fitting with old wires?

installing a new pendant light - comes with earth screw, 2 plastic boots....old wiring is 2 black (twisted tog... [Read more]

Rewiring a light fitting?

I have a single switch in room. 3 wires coming to ceiling. I has 2 red and an earth, the other two each have r... [Read more]

broken fixing clip downlighter INT2826 - how to fix/source?

I have a downlighter in the kitchen where the fixing clip has broken and I need to source another one or fix t... [Read more]

Can I buy parts for Flos Snoopy?

Snoopy jumped off of the bookcase and broke glass, socket & Bulb. Where can I find parts for this table lamp?

Changing a down stairs ceiling light?

Hi I have changed my ceiling light and when I turned the electricity on a banging sound came from the ligh... [Read more]

cloakroom ceiling light?

Hi i'm trying to connect a ceiling light in my cloakroom i have a pull switch to operate it. I have 4 wires co... [Read more]

too many wires???

i bought a spotlight with 4 halogen lamps on it.i took the old fitting down but am left with 3 mains cabels.so... [Read more]

Light won't turn off with new dimmer switch?

I recently changed my standard light switches for dimmer switches. They are a standard twist on off switches t... [Read more]

how can i fit downlights in bathroom?

i need to fit two downlights in the bathroom . when i removed the two pendant fittings i noticed the wiring to... [Read more]

how do i wire my pull cord light switch on my ceiling fan ?

there is a white and black wire coming out of the ceiling fan , then I have the light bulb with fixture also w... [Read more]