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    Joining White LED strip to existing RGB LED strip - can I do it?

    Hey all, We have an RGB led strip behind a tiled wall , and lights a little shelf in the shower area. The RGB strip has become faulty probably due to steam - it has changed from white to green. I want to cut away most of it , join some white only waterproof strip , tape up the join and feed...
  2. F

    An unusual 3 wire cable voltage

    A 3 wire cable. Black, red, and white only. No ground. What does it mean when, black to white 0v, black to red 120v, red to white 120v? Thanks, Flatwall.
  3. D

    White Flexi-Conduit,

    Anyone know if any of the big wholesalers stock White flexible conduit ? I have a customer where I was going to use black flexi But now they want White
  4. K

    Attic box: 2 white wires and 1 black connecte/2 black wires connected: install recessed lights

    I am installing recessed lighting on a 3 way switch but neither one of the switches has a red wire. Initially I was going to try to hook up the lights to an outlet that the switches control, but it only has 1 black and 1 white wire. So when I went to the attic to try an hook up the recessed...
    • Kevi376
    • Thread
    • attic black box connected install lights recessed screwfix white wires
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. S

    PAT test white goods?

    I have recently been asked about some PAT testing work undertaken in a local church hall. The PAT tester did not test the free standing under worktop fridges. The are connected via standard 13 Amp BS1363 plug and socket. The PAT tester said they do not test white goods. I cannot see any logic in...
  6. flyguy611

    Light fixture box - 2 black, 1 white, 1 red

    Im a cautious DIY'er - respectfully, please don't just tell me to hire an electrician, thank you. Having trouble connecting a new light fixture to a ceiling fixture box in the dining room. I had it working at one point but it stoped working, I assumed it was just a loose connection but haven’t...
  7. Rockingit

    Wanted: JCC LED7 in white!

    Does anyone happen to have a JCC LED7 range in neutral, white, left forlorn on a shelf somewhere? I've one that's slowly dying in my own Mum's kitchen that I must have put in around 10-11 years ago so it'll be out of warranty and whilst she's not bothered if the replacement doesn't quite look...
  8. D

    White Pan Head Screws

    Im after some 1.5 or 2 inch wood screws with a white coated head, any idea who sells such a screw ? I have found some 1 inch ones online but they are too short and expensive £9 for 50
  9. S

    Two white cables loop link

    Has anyone ran into this issue when replacing a vanity light? The white thick wires are continuously looped and on one side of the loop the wire is marked with black tape. Do I wrap both black wires to half of the loop? Thanks for any advice.
  10. R

    UK How to use 2 black, 2 white and earth tag in light fixture

    Hi there, I have just bought some brass light fixtures and upon delivery found there to be 2 white, 2 black and one earth tag (I think it's called) which is separate from the fixture itself. Looking online I've not really found much regarding installing such devices into the EU style outlets...
    • Rorytymon
    • Thread
    • 2 black black earth fixture light light fittings need help white wiring help
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. rsgaz

    White cable ties that are actually white?

    Anybody know of somewhere that sells white cable ties (4.8mm by 200 or 300mm), that are actually white? Rather than "natural" colour, or ones which say they are white, but turn out to be "natural" anyway. ? Thanks,
  12. D

    Circuits for white goods

    Hello everybody! I just wanted to ask, what would be the best practise to run circuits for white goods? In my plan what i see is: 1. Fridge & Freezer 20 amp RCBO radial wired with 2.5mm 2.Washing machine 20 amp MCB Radial 2.5mm 3. dish washer 20 amp mcb radial with 2.5mm 4. Washing machine and...
  13. S

    IKEA light fitting has 2 wires. White and blue. Which is live and which is neutral?

    Hi there. I’m trying to put a new ceiling light in that’s from IKEA but it has a blue wire and a white wire. How do I know which is live and which is neutral please? Also can I check that I am going to do this correctly. The current ceiling rose has like maybe 6 wires all connected to a black...
  14. 1Justin

    Please suggest a reasonable quality white euro-module brand

    I don't do much data cabling. I fitted recently CAT6 using TLC budget "Kauden" brand euro modules and plates. No problems with the module connectivity, but they were sloppy in the default frames and the frames were really flimsy and nasty sharp cornered thin plastic. I needed a lot of care just...
  15. N

    anyone know of a white surface mount 2 gang box

    anyone know of a white surface mount 2 gang box with side entries ? 20mm round conduit radial around garden office, plenty of top entry ones about but cant find any side entry ones cheers
  16. D

    White accessories only for dual backbox?

    Hello All Firstly, apologies for two threads almost at the same time - I promise this will be my last question for a little while! So I don't understand what is the reason or the reg for not allowing metal sockets on a dual, metal, flush backbox? Would it be a C2 or C3 (assuming both are on...
    • Deleted member 112675
    • Thread
    • accessories backbox white
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. S

    Recommendations for outdoor spotlights - actually suitable for outdoors

    Does anyone have a recommendation - preferably without needing a second mortgage - for some outdoor spotlights ? I've tried a number of options and am getting a bit fed up with trying things and them not working out for various reasons. Most LED floodlights have ridiculously wide beam angles -...
    • Simon47
    • Thread
    • actually led outdoor outdoors recommendations suitable white
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  18. T

    Dual white led strip spdt switch

    I am looking to install some 12v led strip lighting in my touring caravan. I want the option of warm white or cool white. Is it possible to not have faf of a controller and remote etc but wire in an on/off/on switch to select between the 2 white colour options. I could run 2 lengths of led strip...
  19. C

    LED Swapping colours when switched on/off

    Hi Good morning, i have just replaced 2 old dowlighters with LED ones, however, one is bright white and one is soft white(like a glow), the other problem is they swap over when switched on/off at the switch? any help greatly appreciated.
    • coopsmind
    • Thread
    • bright colours different downlights however led switched white
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  20. M

    DIY Help! Damaged Quick Connect 2 same color wires one side, Black & White the other

    A quick connect on the bottom of my farm tractor was snagged by a limb and one side of the connectors wires were pulled free from the housing. The good side with the wires still connected has a black wire (hot?) and a white wire (neutral?) but the 2 wires that were pulled free from the other end...

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