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    Would you fix metal to conduit to an AIB ceiling with red wall plugs

    Guys Has anyone ever installed metallic conduit on an chrysotile and amosite AIB ceiling with red wall plugs. We have had an niceic contractor install metal on the AIB ceiling with red wall plugs outside our flat for a big building company. Now for months they have argued saying it was safe...
  2. P

    Ceiling light not working

    Hi there. We live in a new build changed the old ceiling light over for new fitting and it’s not working. I attach the light switch which I changed faceplate(maybe done this wrong) and the cables coming out the ceiling
  3. Y

    Installing Ceiling Fan/Light and Light wiring

    Hi all- just got a fan/light combo as a replacement for a fan only setup, in existing junction box, and utilize a Lutron light and fan combo switch instead of a simple on/off switch that was last there with the old setup. Been a while since I removed the old stuff so now lost on how to make it...
  4. N

    Bathroom Ceiling Fittings

    Just failed to properly secure the three screws of the very nice 1980's almost flush round glass fitting that landed on my head, bounced into the bath and shattered! Having looked at 21st century offerings online I cant see a single fitting that would match the 100watt we had, where the bulb...
  5. A

    Slim ceiling downlights

    Hello, could anyone please suggest slim ceiling downlights to be used instead of ordinary LED/Halogen downlights? Our ceiling is about 24mm thickness but we do not want to go deeper than that, ie we do not want to have to worry about ceiling joists and noggins. Many thanks.
  6. J

    Wiring a ceiling rose

    Hi. I’ve wired the light, but now it’s permanently on and the switch won’t operate it. Please can someone state the obvious for me? Much appreciated. jay
  7. K

    UK 35mm Downlight

    Anyone know of a junction box that will go through a 35mm hole. I have to install e.ergency downlights. Cannot gain access above ceiling. Cheers
    • kendo57
    • Thread
    • access anyone cannot ceiling downlight downlights install junction through
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. F

    Multiple wires into single ceiling light connector ‘slot’?

    Buoyed on by my first successful ceiling rose replacement, I’m now doing a second one, but have come across a slightly different scenario. In this ceiling rose there are more wires than previously, so my question is, is it ok to place multiple wires into a single connector in the new light...
  9. A

    Replacing old ceiling light

    Hi I would greatly appreciate some guidance. I am replacing a standard ceiling light with an LED one. To explain. 2 cored wires in to ceiling rose: earths together. 2 red together and isolated on separate 'clamp', not attached. 2 blacks as the 2 contacts for the hanging light unit. The wall...
  10. F

    Another ceiling rose replacement!

    Hi all. Apologies I can see this type of question has been asked a few times but I still need help as an absolute novice! I am planning to replace the rose with a modern (metal) light. I have added a pic of the current configuration in place and the connector available inside the new light. I...
  11. V

    How do I connect this... (2 Wire ceiling rose / Ikea SKURUP)

    Hi ElectriciansForums.net, We have a new Ikea SKURUP light i'd like to fit, I have replaced an old ceiling rose but there are two sets of wires coming from the ceiling. I have connected it up as the booking says but the light now doesn't want to switch off from the wall? Can anyone give me some...
  12. C

    Advice with changing a ceiling light pls

    Hey - I’m about to attempt changing a ceiling light however a bit apprehensive with removing the old fitting until I fully understand the cables and connections required. I have attached a few pics, would someone be able to run me through the requirements to connect the new fitting please...
  13. B

    Ceiling rose only neutral (pics)

    I’m trying to replace my ceiling pendant and the wiring is confusing me. I have two neutral (black) wires and two live (red) wires, however the two live wires are looped and there’s no way to attach them to the new fitting without slicing and stripping the wires which I don’t want to do unless I...
  14. G

    13 way MF junction in ceiling

    Hi everyone, client has a light fitting where 12 individual pendants hang in a grid formation, there are no ceiling roses as such, just cover plates where the flex goes through the ceiling, I assume these offer strain relief. So I basically have to create a 13 way maintenance free junction to...
  15. B

    Ceiling box too small

    Hi I have ceiling boxes in my garage for old fluorescent lights. I want to install a single outlet in them to support new led lights. The existing boxes are round and the screw holes are 2.75 “ apart. I can’t find a way to adapt a 4” outlet plate to this box. Is there an adapter available? I...
  16. A

    Replacing Ceiling Rose with Remote Controlled Fan

    Hi, Could you please offer a bit of advice regarding the following: We currently have a ceiling rose which is connected to a wall switch and Pull switch i.e. 2 way switching in the old colours. I understand how everything is connected, but, we are replacing the ceiling rose with a remote...
    • apefray
    • Thread
    • ceiling controlled fan remote replacing rose
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  17. K

    Smart Switch random question

    I have over 20 smart switches in my house. I have done them all myself and understand the process. Maybe this isn't the question but it is all I can think of...Is it possible to turn a single pole fan switch into a multi pole switch? Okay so the scenario is I have an office that has 1 switch for...
    • KTM2014
    • Thread
    • ceiling fan multi connection question random single pole smart smart switch switch universal
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. L

    Replacing ceiling rose with new lighting

    Bought a new light fitting from amazon to replace an old hanging single bulb from a ceiling rose, but I cant get my head around how to wire it for the switch. Looking at the old fitting it appears to be the last in the chain so there's no loop out, but the new fitting just has a simple...
  19. N

    Question about electrical wiring in the ceiling

    Hello, I decided to tackle a leaky skylight replacement in my living room. It's an acrylic bubble 18" square and it was installed when the house was built in '86. To make thing more complicated for myself, I purchased skylights that are 45 3/4" by 22 1/2" (wife wanted larger skylights). I...
  20. M

    Ceiling Fan Wiring

    I move an old ceiling fan to my carport. I wired the fan in as I took it out. PROBLEM: at the wall box i am wiring a singe pole switch, but when ever i plug in the electricity it pops the breaker. However, when the fan is direct (hard) wired it does not trip the breaker and the fan operates...

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