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    How should I relocate the downstairs hall/landing light switch box?

    Thank you all for replying; sounds straightforward & getting an electrician to do it seems the easiest option. Thank you again
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    How should I relocate the downstairs hall/landing light switch box?

    Hi all, apologies if my description & terminology is 'novice'! I need to relocate the light switch box (with x2 switches) which currently is in a Cupboard in the downstairs entrance hall; initially this box was in the Hall but part of the Hall was subsequently blocked into a Cupboard, trapping...
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    • box downstairs landing light light switch switch switches
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    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Home Lounge Lights do not turn ON first time!

    I removed one of the light bulbs and the lights come on first time now (every time). I will check the remainder bulbs and make sure they are all of the same rating. THANK YOU!
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    Home Lounge Lights do not turn ON first time!

    Richard, I think you are onto something! This problem only started when I changed one of the light bulbs! I am sure I replaced the blown bulb with one of the same rating but, I may have been mistaken. I shall check that tomorrow in the daylight (and do as you suggest) and post findings here...
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    Home Lounge Lights do not turn ON first time!

    Thank you, I appreciate your comments & advice. I inherited the fitting and never taken it down to inspect. I shall do that now (and will isolate the mains during that). Thanks again SparkyChick
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    Home Lounge Lights do not turn ON first time!

    SparkyChick - on your other question, if I Switch ON first time (from cold) and leave (indefinitely) the Lights still do not come ON.
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    Home Lounge Lights do not turn ON first time!

    Good questions SparkyChick. Just tested them - from Cold, the above applies (i.e. Lights only turn ON second time). However, if I leave the lights ON for a few minutes and then turn Switch OFF/ON the lights always come ON.
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    Home Lounge Lights do not turn ON first time!

    I changed the switch once!
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    Home Lounge Lights do not turn ON first time!

    Hi, I am new to this Forum, so excuse if I do not enter details correctly! I am hoping a bright spark! can answer my question: basically, I am puzzled by my Home Lounge Lights (not fluorescent). The Lights do not turn ON first time, but always turn ON second time (that is after I turn the Room...
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    • first home lights lounge time
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    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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