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  1. S

    Safely split ceiling lamp for three bulbs.

    Hey all. New here and new to 3 phase. I had some electric experience on set in Los Angeles as a gaffer for a couple of years, but it was mainly single-phase - counting amps and avoiding blowing circuits type deal. Also did basic wiring in my old 73 chevy truck as well. So nothing huge. But...
  2. chrisreilly

    UK Ceiling Lights and Speakers

    Hello, So In my bathroom i already have four downlighters and i am wanting to add two Bluetooth ceiling speakers (see link below) What do i need to buy in order to make it so i do not need to have these 'plugged into a socket' and just have them wired to the downlighters and get their power...
  3. Vortigern

    Suspending wires on ceiling?

    I am about to start wiring two flats from scratch. The builder board the ceiling and make it fireproof my first fix will be to this ceiling. Then they suspend another ceiling under that by 150mm with accoustic/thermal so my wires will be inside that. I am planning to use metal plastic coated...
  4. A

    Replace 2 Way Ceiling Light

    Hi all. I am trying to replace a ceiling light but the new light has a different wiring connection. If the answers simple enough I will do it myself as done this type of thing before. If not ill wait for my electrician but getting hold of anyone to do this at the minute is impossible. Ive...
  5. B

    LED strip ceiling lights

    Hello all. I want to fit LED strip lights to the ceiling with 45 degree channeling and diffuser around my son’s room. As there are so many different types, brands, lengths, amps/volts, accessories etc I could use some advice from anyone who’s done this please and the most reliable site to order...
  6. farmerfa

    Philips Hue Bulb Watt Compatibility for Ceiling Light Installation

    Hi everyone, I need some advice please. I'm thinking of buying a few of these for the house: https://lights4less.com.au/products/peg-diy-suspension-300mm-black-ol2010-30bk They look very easy to install and looks nice too. It says max wattage is 60w. I will be using a Philips Hue 100w LED...
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  7. D

    Ceiling light (metal) back to light pendant plastic

    Hi all, I have a metal ceiling light I would like to change back to a light pendant, the cables are in a connection strip so can I use this to attach the new pendant or do I undo the strips and start from scratch and wire all into the new pendant connections. Thank everybody
  8. J

    Wiring up a ceiling fan

    Hi guys, how does one go about wiring a ceiling fan from this light fixture? Apart from the standard live nuetral and earth wires it has 2 additional, red and white, I'm guessing for the switch?
  9. farmerfa

    Putting light fixture with 2 bulbs on a single bulb ceiling outlet

    Hi all. We have a light fixture that has single bulb fixture on ceiling. I want to change this to a 2 bulb fixture. Is this just as simple as removing the existing fixture and wiring the 3 into the double bulb one? I see black/red/greenyellow wires currently attached. Not so good with...
  10. E

    DC powered ceiling fan clunking and random behavior

    Hi All, Trying to ascertain why a DC MinkaAire fan (84") will no longer change speeds, or in some cases even start itself in the lowest setting speed. I have replaced the receiver/controller on the fan (U shaped PCB), but the new one did not resolve the issue. I can get the fan to run...
  11. Avokado

    Too many wires on ceiling rose?

    Hi all, I stupidly unplugged all the wires from my ceiling rose to install a light instead of plugging it into the available spaces on the block. Now I'm trying to put the wires back in but there is 1 wire extra! Please see the image included. Any help will be great, thanks!
  12. timhoward

    FireAngel RF-BW-T RF Ceiling bases

    Has anyone got these to actually work? I got given 3 to fit today. I normally use AICO but have often wondered about these ones. Mains powered, plenty of space inside, all looking good. Instructions say to press learn button on each device, turn mains on, and fit detectors. All was going...
  13. S

    Would it be ok to replace an earth nut on a ceiling light with a cable / cable and loop?

    I am replacing my ceiling rose with a metal 4 spot light bar, the cables are to short to be able to secure them unless I release the block from the light it’s self. I can then wire it with ease but can’t get the block back into the fixed earth nut. Would it be ok to replace this nut with a...
  14. H

    Key test switches on ceiling

    Can I put a key switch on the ceiling for the non maintained emergency light illuninare. This is so that they are no wire trunking showing on the wall.
  15. Dartlec

    Good ceiling PIR sensor?

    Any recommendations on good quality flush mounted PIR sensor that work well? Need to install one in a upper market property, and had some poor experiences before with the stuff from the sheds. Needs to be as flush as possible ideally...
  16. H

    Installing Ceiling Fan with Lights via Single Pole Switch?

    So I am trying to install a ceiling fan with lights, there is a switch location closed with an empty plate and ceiling fan point installed. When I open switch location, can see there are total 5 wires, 2 black, 1 red and 1 ground - white ones are already connected to each other. I am...
  17. cmars70

    Light in ceiling missing, just 3x grey lighting cable

    The property I've moved into has no light in the lounge, just 3 grey wires (each containing the live, neutral & earth wires) poking out of the ceiling rose. How do I identify which wire does what?
  18. S

    Ceiling light wiring

    I have just moved into a flat and the 1 ceiling light is broken and another just isn’t there. I have taken the cover off to look at the wiring and my ceiling rose goes straight into the ceiling and isn’t connected to the cap. When i have looked on forums/youtube everything is attached under the...
  19. B

    LED Strip Ceiling Lights

    Hi All, I am redecorating my bedroom and would like to create that LED strip lighting effect as uplighters from the coving. That is probably not the technical term, but sure you know what I mean (see attached picture as rough examples of what I am trying to re-create). And yes, I know it is a...
  20. W

    Ceiling Pan Weight & Install/Light Fixture

    Hi! I'm in a new build home that has had a lot of construction problems, & the builder has done really substandard work in many areas. My current issue is with the electrical ceiling pan they installed where my dining chandelier should go. I hired my own electrician to install my 22 pound...

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