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Why do my halogen bulbs keeping tripping main fuse?

I have nine 50w halogen ceiling lights in kitchen powered by a 500w transformer. When switched on they remain ... [Read more]

lighting problem?

The lights at one end of the house and the bathroom fan have stopped working properly. There does seem to be s... [Read more]

4 lights not working because of 1. how do i find it?

4 lights in the kitchen running along the wall. before only needed to change 1 to get them working again. trie... [Read more]

hall light switch replaced not working?

Hi all I changed all the light switches and plug sockets in the house all were working fine and I was all c... [Read more]

Metal Light Fitting with no Earth?

I've bought a new halogen ceiling light fitting which is metal. The fitting does not have an earth connection ... [Read more]

How do I change a dimmer to a light switch?

My dimmer switch has broken and I need to work in that room. I have a spare light switch but not packaging fo... [Read more]

ceiling rose?

From the ceiling I have 2 x 3 wire cables ie red/black/earth and 1 single wire. How do I connect to a light fi... [Read more]

Some Halogen ceiling lights not working?

I have a set of 5 halogen lights in my kitchen some time ago one of them stopped working, and despite changing... [Read more]

How to replace electrical socket?

I have a socket in by basement not working. I would like to replace this. I have shut the main power off first... [Read more]

bathroom light and switch?

I have bought a new light fitting and tried to fit it, it has 3 terminals marked on the light fitting, live ea... [Read more]

wiring a 2 way circuit?

im wiring a 2way 2g switch there is gonna be 2 lt's in the room switched seperately from the 2g 2way switches.... [Read more]

how can i fix ceiling light?

my ceiling light keeps blowing bulbs when i turn light on. have checked rose and it is wired correctly.

how do i repair a tizio lamp?

i'm trying to unsnap the head from the arm assembly but i don't want to bend the arms. is there a trick or too... [Read more]

garden security light?

my garden security light keeps flashing on and off all the time.

outdoor lantern lamp with pir sensor,won't switch off.just dims?

i have an outside lantern which blew a bulb.i bought a new bulb & now the light just dimms,it does'nt switch o... [Read more]

LIGHTING CIRCUIT?

I came home to a house with no lights and fixed the fuse (15amp). It blew again and has done three times subs... [Read more]

wiring a ceiling rose ?

i have 4 reds 2 black and 1 green how do i wire it

spacing of downlights?

the correct spacing for downlights in a bathroom 3,3 mitres by 2,7 . 2,7 ceiling height

Victorian ceiling and lighting problem?

I have an ornate plaster ceiling in my bedroom. The central light is attached to an inset piece of wood which ... [Read more]

Light won't work?

The buld wont light in the fitting. There is current in both sides. Can there be too little power to the fitti... [Read more]