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How do I change a bulb?

I have inherited an outside hang down lantern, and I need to replace a bulb, but I cant see how to open to lam... [Read more]

Dimmer switch (kaoyi KFD-527G3) stopped working on my Ikea floor lamp?

The dimmer switch on our Ikea floor lamp has stopped working for some reason. Don't think it's the fuse as the... [Read more]

Light fitting installation?

I am trying to install a light fitting on the ceiling (B&Q). The ceiling rose has 6 wires which I now understa... [Read more]

floor uplighter dimmers?

Are there any companies out there that sell replacement dimmers for floor uplighters

how do i find and fix a fault on our christmas tree lights? ?

The single cable lights which we use on our christmas tree failed one morning and i have not been able to find... [Read more]

How do I replace pull light switch cord?

The pull cord on my bathroom light switch will not click int place any more, I guess there is a spring in th... [Read more]

12v AC halogen lamp repair?

I have a desk lamp from Ikea that stopped working. Replacement bulbs don't work. I can measure 12v AC at the l... [Read more]

motion sensor lights not coming on senor shows a red light?

Motion sensor lights is not coming on with movement. The sensor is showing a red light. The bulbs are new. ... [Read more]

how do i change the near side headlight bulb?

how do i change the near side headlight bulb for state pegeot 406 state deisel. 1999

how do I fix a faulty flourescent strip light?

sometimes the strip light works for days at a time, sometimes it doesn't for days at a time; when not working... [Read more]

Why won't my P.I.R light go off?

I replaced the bulb in my P.I.R light and now it won't go off!

how do i replace bathroom spotlights?

how do i replace spotlights in a bathroom? i have prised the circular metal ring from the ceiling but the spot... [Read more]

Changed Light fitting won't work nor will lights in 2 other rooms?

Hi, I have just changed the light in my bedroom that had an intermitant fault. When I put the power back on th... [Read more]

What is the best way to patch a fist-size hole in a ceiling?

I was rerouting a cable through the ceiling and walls and had to punch a couple good sized holes (4" diameter)... [Read more]

What is shorting out kitchen lights?

We have 6 ceiling lights in the kitchen. Sometimes a strip of 3 goes out then comes on 20-30 min later. Today ... [Read more]

how to change a ceiling light?

i'mreplacing a light ceiling future.there are four cables coming out of the ceiling.i want to take the live wi... [Read more]

Christmas light bulbs aaagggghhh x2?

Is there any way that I can test christmas light bulbs independently rather than keep swapping with ones that ... [Read more]

halogen lights wont work?

I have halogen lights in my stove hood and one went out and I replaced it with a 50w by accident, and blew all... [Read more]

the light bulb holder on the end of wire from ceiling needs changing ?

light bulbs have to be 3 pin specialist bulbs,installed when house was built,want to change it to normal energ... [Read more]

security light stays on?

I have a motion-triggered security light, and as of yesterday, it is staying on all the time. I had to turn i... [Read more]