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Old fashioned r80 downlighters 150mm cutout?

Where can I get a modern day conversion kit to fit this size of cut out to bring lamps up to date.

testing cables in a ceiling rose?

hi there my girlfriend has decided to change a ceiling rose for A new one... switched off the circuit at the b... [Read more]

My PIR light has gone faulty?

After a week of working OK(i think) my PIR light has started to go faulty, once the time has ran out instead o... [Read more]

Wiring?

What if you have 2 black wires

Why do my switches keep blowing?

my porch light and a receptacle on a controlled swith stopped working. Changed the switches, nothing. Changed ... [Read more]

5 amp fuse issue ?

the 5 amp fuse for my household light keeps blowing and the cause it not a bulb or light blowing. How can iden... [Read more]

2 switches 2 lights , how do i wire ceiling ?

there are 2 lights in my kitchen, the switch by the hall is a double switch which turns either light on or off... [Read more]

how do i install a new light fixture in bathroom to old wireing ?

wire in bathroom light has two wire (hanger wire type) connections. how do i connect it to new fixture with tw... [Read more]

Flush Lighting Query?

my lights are ceiling roses with pendants but most new nice lights are flush mounted and there is nowhere for ... [Read more]

How to extend the pins on a G4 halogen bulb 12volt?

I am changeing the 12V Halogen bulbs in my motorhome to LEDs. The connection is the same on both bulbs: two sl... [Read more]

how can I fix my stand alone light fitting?

My lamp has a Kaoyi "konverter" (part No KFT-15022) as part of its converter/dimmer switch block. I phoned Map... [Read more]

bathroom spotlights?

how do you change a spotlight bulb with a glass cover ?

Loop in?

I am fitting a new lighting unit to the ceiling but when I take down the old rose I find 3 reds and 3 blacks.H... [Read more]

Dimmer switch won't switch off?

Light bulb won't switch off fully even when I fully turn the dimmer switch knob (till it clicks). You don't pr... [Read more]

I've got the same problem?

Light won't switch off fully even when I fully the knob (till it clicks). You don't press it in or out. It was... [Read more]

led?

have changed halogen bulbs for led and when you turn them off they are still on a little bit ?? anyone help ??

Halogen lights gone dim ?

My sunken halogen kitchen lights have lost their bright glow and are now just a dim orange light. Any suggesti... [Read more]

my ceiling light doesn't work?

my ceiling light doesn't work, i have replaced the bulb for a new one but this has not made a difference

how to change the transformer base of Tizzio lamp?

I need to change the base of the lamp in order to change the electricity voltage from 110 to 220 v, I got the ... [Read more]

2 gang switch query?

i have a 2 gang switch on the wall (it has 2 switches) one of them switches on the garage and box room light a... [Read more]