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  1. B

    Dimmer switch

    Can anyone recommend a dimmer switch compatible with a light fitting which has a transformer and led G4 lamps The light fitting is from next Cheers
  2. exdevonboy

    LV Transformers & Radio Interference

    Hi all, A customer has recently replaced some of his 12V MR16 down-lighter bulbs with LED bulbs instead. One of the transformers (which were old) failed a month or so after he installed the new bulbs and I was asked to replace both of his existing LV transformers. They supply 4 No downlighters...
  3. S

    Tilt lamps in vaulted ceiling

    Hello, We are going to fit tilt downlights in a vaulted ceiling. I am well aware that draughts can come through a tilt fitting which is seated in the roof space of a vaulted ceiling of an extension. I'm looking for some advice on how to seal against this. We are using Auroa/Enlite LED fittings...
    • Sinetronix
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    • ceiling fittings lamps rated
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. HandySparks

    Noisy LED lamps

    Just installed 12 light fittings an a new house. Most using several G9 LED lamps. I was surprised to find that there was a distinctly audible hum from many of the fittings. These were ceiling lights consisting of a large thin chromed steel disc fixed via a bracket to the ceiling and supporting...
  5. M

    Led gu10 lights flashing on circuit

    New lighting circuit from board to kitchen with 6 gu10 led downlights then into hall with 3 gu10 leds then into front room with 8 leds gu10 all work perfectly the problem now starts when in dining room 6 leds gu10s there flash when turned On.if i remove 5 of the leds the remaining 1 does NOT...
    • markco
    • Thread
    • circuit flash flashing gu10 lamps led lights problem
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  6. J

    buzzing LED's

    On a full house refurb I done the elec's for- put in all LED'S LED lamps- 5w dim able Osrams Dimmers- BG nexus (with the new little dial on the back- not actually too sure what this does) downlights- JCC fireguard I put in around 35 altogether- and 4 or 5 of them buzz which the client has...
    • J.C.E
    • Thread
    • buzzing dimmer dimmers downlights lamps led's varilight
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  7. David M

    ES LED Lamps

    I've got a job to price, it involves replacing around 30 or so ES lamps for modern LED type. The existing light fittings are pendent type with alloy lamp shades as part of the fitting design. My customer complains about how often they have to replace the existing standard filament lamps and...
  8. R

    MR16 halogen with dimmer replacement

    Hi, I believe this is a DIY job but do correct me if I am wrong. I have a number of spot lights MR16 50w which are on dimmers and I would like to change them to LED. They all have individual transformers and I am unsure as to whether I would have to change the transformers also. Your advice...
    • rs6mra
    • Thread
    • change dimmer halogen lamps mr16 replacement shower transformers
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  9. E

    Rewiring Vintage Lamps

    Hi all, As you may know I've recently joined the forum and have an avid interest in all things vintage - in particular the restoration of vintage items. More recently i have taken an interest in electrical items. I'm looking to re-wire two vintage spot/desk lamps that date from the 1960s/70s...
  10. simpson93

    Led tubes vs fluorescent

    Good evening guys I cant seem to find any led tubes that give out the same light output as fluorescents Anyone can point me in the right direction in particular looking for A 4ft led tube with 3k lumens+ Seems to me there's abit of a con where the manufacturers are saying 50% saving etc but...
  11. R

    Dusk to dawn lamp

    Fitted a new outside light for customer and dusk to dawn lamp, the lamp keeps flashing off and on every 20 seconds. Found the fault to be the reflection from the clear plastic housing is lighting up the photocell and causing the lamp to switch off, then in darkness the lamp switches on again...
    • Rappid
    • Thread
    • direct dusk index lamp lamps photocell sensor
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  12. I

    Strip Light changes in standard dimension?

    Question about the standard size that these come in - have they changed in last decade? I have several nominal 11.25in fixtures that the only available size close to i can find is 284mm - these fall out because too short!! Any advice where i can get the older (longer) bulbs?? thanks ian
    • iannewby
    • Thread
    • changes index lamps light standard strip these
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  13. Phil Thompson

    Floods for a Golf Driving Range

    Hi guys, been asked at short notice to put in a price for a job. It's an existing driving range, they have put in an extra 6 covered bays. They are now looking those to be lit along with the area in front that users will be hitting onto. They are looking for the first 125yds to be well...
  14. T

    lighting intermittent fault. mcb trips fault

    Hi guys, wondering if anyone's got suggestions for an intermittent fault. Ground floor lighting circuit, Aprox 10 lights, mostly basic pendants occasionally trip 6A MCB. Customer says it happens once every 2-3 weeks, no noticeable link to bad weather or time of day etc. Also reports it...
    • tudge56
    • Thread
    • circuit fault intermittent lamps lighting mcb switches tripping trips
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. multimick

    exploding lamps

    h guys in the past week I have seen a light bulb (pardon) just explode in a domestic fitting,also a row of 5 lamps in a fitting (new) the middle one exploded, both leaving the Edison screw cap in the fitting ??????????????
  16. E

    Crompton 4watt candle lamps

    Hi All Can anybody help i have just been to a house where there are 5 2 arm wall lights i a room with new crompton 4 watt ses candle lamps fitted and with the switch off 1 lamp has a low glow to it all the time until turned on also when a switch in another room which is on the same circuit is...
  17. F

    Fluorescent Lamps and Starters - Elusive Answers

    Hi Can anyone answer these questions regarding fluorescent lighting? 1. Normally, the difference in wattages in lamps are to do with element resistance for incandescent and length for fluorescent. However: 2D Lamps: The 28W, 38W and 55W are all the same size. What is the difference...
  18. P

    5 different lamps no longer work once bulbs blow....

    Hello, i don't really know if this forum is where I am meant to come to ask questions but I'm hoping someone will help me anyway :) over the past 6 months or so I have had different lamps that stop working completely once the bulb has blown in it. The 1st lamps bulb blew in the living room and...
    • Pickles9812
    • Thread
    • bulbs different electrical work lamp lamps lighting lights longer work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  19. vxwestie

    6amp RCBO or Mcb that doesn't trip everytime a bulb blows

    We all know the side effects of a normal 6amp MCB operating more times than often when a bulb blows (especially gls or candle lamps) but has anyone ever tried to to eliminate or reduce the nusience tripping? I have an elderly client with a 4way rewire able fusebox and I need to change for either...
  20. N

    lighting fault

    Hi all, I have a strange lighting fault which I'm trying to get my head round. I popped in to a family members house on the way home from work so didn't have a Meggar. However, i had a multimeter and also carried out an inspection and test on this property a couple of months ago and found no...
    • Noob2013
    • Thread
    • fault fittings lamps lighting lights switch
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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