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  1. J

    Switch doesn't turn on chandelier

    Hi guys. I will start by apologizing for the elementary question. I'm sure you get them often. The chandelier is in a hallway controlled by a switch. There is another light source in that same hallway but separately controlled by a pull chain bulb (still works). (in case it is important)...
  2. M

    Using 220v chandelier in the US

    Hello! I have a chandelier purchased in Asia where the voltage is 220 volts, alternating at 50 cycles (Hertz) per second. What do I need to do to be able to use this in the US? Will I need to rewire it? Thanks
  3. P

    Connect chandelier to the downlight power point

    Hello, We changed plans with lighting in one zone. Now instead of 4 downlights (square shape of 1400mm side) we want a chandelier. Since downlights are already wired and gyprock installed we cannot wire it up separately to the downlights. I asked the supervisor to not drill holes so we can do...
  4. P

    Cart wheel chandelier. 31 cables. Best/tidiest way to join the cables.

    I having been trying to make a cart wheel chandelier for my wedding in July like the one in the photo attached. I have 31 lamp holders in mason jars to power to create the effect I want. The lamp holders I bought are for E14 bulbs and have a metal casing so require an earth just to make it more...
  5. N

    Bizarre Issue with Chandelier Bulbs

    I purchased a chandelier from Aliexpress (China) that came with bi pin G9 LED bulbs (3W equivalent) (pic attached). I asked the seller if this was dimmable and he said NO the bulbs are not dimmable. Apparently China uses cheap non-dimmable bulbs. But the seller told me I could purchase...
  6. N

    Wiring Question Chandelier

    I have a new 15 arm chandelier, each arm has 2 lights which use G9 LED bulbs (3W equivalent). Each arm also has four wires coming into the base of the chandelier. My question is what is the best way to wire/bundle all 60 wires so they hook up to the hot and neutral safely. There are 30 wires...
  7. S

    PAT Testing an Old Chandelier

    Hello, I am currently learning and have come across PAT testing an old chandelier. On modern lamps I would use the plug and probe on the lampholder and wiring and put these straight into the PAT tester to test. But with this older chandelier, I am unsure and looking for advice. The insulation...
  8. C

    Chandelier wiring, 5 bulbs with blue and brown wiring HELP.

    Hello everyone, I need your help with rewiring this chandelier. It has 5 bulb insures as seen from first pic and it’s wires blue and brown wires on the rear. Any ideas how to rewire them all together so I can have it installed as my ceiling light. I’d really appreciate the help, don’t want to...
  9. C

    Chandelier rod to chain

    Hello, In our dining room we currently have a chandelier that is not in the center of where we have our take and I was hoping to be able to convert it from a Rod to a Chain and move it to where we want it. Is that possible? I have seen swag kits that do something similar but all of them seem...
  10. T

    Wiring a 6" chandelier for LED

    I have been working on a chandelier design for a month now in 3d builder and will be printing it, now the wiring part comes into play because this particular chandelier requires 36 lights in the design. It will be 5 tiered and 3 of the middle tiers will be lights the top and bottom tiers will...
  11. B

    wiring chandelier with LED drivers

    Hi, I'm a DIY / home owner that has a bit of wiring knowledge but has not wired LED drivers before. I have a chandelier that has 36 hanging bulbs / wires (G4 LED / 12 V, 1.5W each). The unit comes with 3 LED drivers, constant voltage that each support up to 24W. Nothing is wired together...
  12. C

    Confused DIY'er needs advice on Chandelier fitting

    I have recently been given a chandelier that I would like in my bedroom, to replace the existing ceiling rose. However, I do not have the bracket that fits to the ceiling & I'm not sure what type/size bracket I need. Can anyone advise me please? If anyone can send pic's of what I need, I'd be...
  13. richy3333

    Lewden chandelier

    Can anyone tell me what the fittings are for this. I assume Some sort of proprietary Lewden lighting system? Its a mini chandelier and a cover slides on to this. Spade connectors do not fit the lugs. A customer has asked me to wire it up for them (they had it removed from another house and dont...
  14. M

    Very Heavy chandelier fitting

    I've been asked to fit a massive chandelier, 3ft across and weighing 50kg. It comes with an metal eye fitting to go over a hook but i want to make sure i get something substantial. I was thinking of a hook on the end of a long threaded rod that i can bolt into a new brace that ill be fitting in...
  15. S

    Clear chandelier wires

    We have got a chandelier but the wires are clear it has 2 clear wires and a earth wire but one of the wires has a S on it what colour does this go to on the ceiling rose thank you for reading
  16. M

    Is this wiring in Denmark safe for a chandelier

    Hi, Appreciate any advice and help. I just moved from UK to an old house in Denmark and would like to install a large brass chandelier (1970s). There was no ceiling light when I moved here, but the wires are there. I attach here a photo. There is green/yellow wire that I presume is Earth, blue...
  17. K

    Can I join L1 and L2 together in a chandelier?

    Hi folks, I am replacing a ceiling rose with a 5-bulb chandelier. There are 3 wires coming out of the ceiling (red, black and earth) but the new chandelier has four terminals (L1, L2, earth and N). Three bulbs are linked to L1 and two to L2. Does this suggest it can be controlled with two...
  18. M

    Adapting Chandelier for Marquee

    Hi Folks Great forum btw. So I'm helping a friend out with his daughters wedding. Hes got a marquee and wants to hang a a chandelier. Now we went along to the local Range/ B & Q and established that the chandeliers come with a chain which is mounted to a ceiling rose (which contains...
  19. M

    Wiring assembly on chandelier

    Hi all. Hoping to get some advice. I have received a chandelier consisting of five lights. I have to assemble the fitting however there are five exposed pairs of live and neutral wires that are to be connected to individual live and neutral wires that will ultimately connect to the house. How...
  20. A

    Completely baffled by a 3 lamp chandelier blowing fuses

    Hello Right I cannot get my head around this one. I have a 3 lamp chandelier - I have done a drawing of the connections below. It has been placed on the 1st floor 5amp lighting main in the existing ceiling rosette (which previously had a 80 watt filament bulb.) I bought a LED dimmer switch...

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