fitting

  1. G

    Middle light of three in a fitting keeps burning out immediately

    Hi all! I have a light fitting with 3 lights on it in a row. The middle one burnt out right away when I connected it. Then I started another thread prior to this one which solved some wiring questions. It's now all connected ok. When I replaced the middle light after all of this was done and I...
  2. G

    Light fitting DIY

    Is thgis a standard UK light fitting? It is easily swapped to replace a modern unit?
  3. S

    I made a light fitting from driftwood and fitted pendant lights to it and want to sell it.

    I made a light fitting from driftwood and fitted pendant lights to it and now want to sell it. Do I need to get it CE approved, how do I get this and how much?
  4. O

    Light Switch Fitting

    I need to add a chocolate block to a light switch for an earth, what amp should I use please
  5. ELECNEWT

    CONNECTING EARTH TO DOUBLE INSULATED WALL LIGHT FITTING

    Is there any advantage, disadvantage or danger in connecting an earth to a double insulated metal light fitting?
  6. M

    Preferred GU10 fitting?

    Been a while (2011) since I last added some GU10 downlight fittings. What are the good/reliable brands people are using now? It's for my own property. Essentially will be to remove a single pendant and replace with 8 dimmable LED GU10 downlights. My research has already steered me towards...
  7. D

    Fitting a consumer unit there is a Volex vrcbo06/1c that I am not familiar with. Can someone advise please.

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  8. J

    fitting outside weatherproof sockets with rcd

    Hello. I am thinking of fitting an outside weatherproof socket unit. I will run the cable back through the wall via a surface mounted box to a kitchen socket where it will be plugged in with a 13 amp fuse. I will use 2.5mm square cable and trunking. The kitchen socket is already covered by...
  9. D

    Old Style light fitting.

    Afternoon all. Ive got a little side job here and its boggling my mind a little so hoping you can help. (Domestic electrical isnt my strength... Ill keep to highways electrics) Basically they want this Light fitting in the living ( picture attached) As you can see there isnt a ceiling rose...
  10. mattthr

    Dimmable LED light fitting and switch still causes flickering

    Recently moved into a new home and replaced the main light fitting in the sitting room. We replaced it with this dimmable LED fitting: ENDON RUBENS 6LT SEMI FLUSH 79469 - Indoor | Ceiling Lights -...
  11. R

    Australia Where to buy 120mm wall clip for fitting electric switch board

    I want to replace my current 6 gang switch board with a glass panel switch board. Bought it online. But when I got the board I realised it's bigger than my current board and it won't fit in the current hole. I can make a bigger hole but the current clip won't fit either. I tried Bunning they...
  12. J

    SPD Fitting Cable Advice please

    Going to be fitting a three phase SPG at the origin of a supply. I have solid coper standard 25mm tales that come out of the head into an isolator and then fine stranded 25mm single insulated cables that run from the isolator, within flexible conduit to the Dis boards. They have used a crimp...
  13. J

    Light fitting confusion

    Removed old bc fitting which had 3 reds in one hole, 3 black wires in the hole next to it and green to a third hole which I assume is earth. It looks like earth is connected to the brass of the bayonet fitting (pics attached) Installed new bc fitting from toolstation, keeping reds, blacks and...
  14. Mramin

    Fitting Spotlight

    I’m trying to replace and old crown with a new spotlight. I understand one of the neutral is a ‘live switch’ due to the extractor fan. On my first attempt with 2 x live in L, 2 x earths in E and 2 x blue in N - The fuse blew. I then put the live switch in L and now the fuse isn’t blowing but...
  15. R

    Fitting Sockets.

    I guess you could file this under hints and tips. When you're installing a socket the worst part, for me at least, is pushing it into place and keeping it there while you tighten the screws. That means bending the cables, however many there are. It can be quite a feat of strength and and a bit...
  16. G

    Light Fitting pre 2004 wires?

    Hi all Would really appreciate some advice as my first attempt at changing a light fitting. Watched numerous YouTube vids but nothing quite fits what I am facing. I assume I have pre-2004 IEE wiring, but a bit thrown by the blue and brown wires (see pic)? Also, not entirely sure which is the...
  17. D

    Can RCD 'detect' a light fitting short - even if switched off?

    I have an RCD for the house, and have 3 spotlights to the rear of the house, which I'm in the process of replacing with LED spots. One wall switch 'feeds' all of them in series. Whilst fitting one of the lights (with only the wall switch off (and taped down!)) - the RCD flipped. I tested this...
  18. C

    fitting a smart light switch for toilet

    Hi All, I hope someone can help. i'm trying to fit a smart light switch to replace my current one for the toilet (1 gang), but i'm having issues with the wiring. you'll have to bear with me as i'm not an electrician so only have basic knowledge :( the current light switch seems to be an...
  19. S

    Best way to fit decorative light fitting?

    Hi, I've got a standard pendant with 4x t&e cables going in, and we want to replace it with a decorative fitting. I know there are many ways to make the new connections but I'm wondering what is the best way to make it easy to test for the next guy. In my case I don't think I can safely fit all...
  20. 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...

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