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Why do my switches keep blowing?

my porch light and a receptacle on a controlled swith stopped working. Changed the switches, nothing. Changed ... [Read more]

Ceiling Pendant?

Have a ceiling pendant (one of 2 that work together). Three switches can operate these (2 upstairs - one a dim... [Read more]

Need replacement bulb holder for ceiling light?

Hi there I live in a rented cottage. My rather old living room light is flush to the ceiling and has a thi... [Read more]

Replacing old Bathroom Light with New?

Hi, I am trying to replace my old bathroom light which is operated by a pull cord. I have: 1 x Switch Wire... [Read more]

Bathroom light pull cord?

I need to replace bathroom pull cord ceiling switch . New replacement is marked L1 , L2 , COM and Earth sign .... [Read more]

How can I earth a light switch?

I have just purchased a new light switch and surface mounted plastic back plate to replace a broken one, but t... [Read more]

how do i connect my new light fitting?

i need to replace a ceiling light fitting i have 2 tails showing 1 is my switch wire and 1mains wire the flo... [Read more]

I need to replace my 2way light switch?

I have been trying to change an old 2way light switch for a new one and now have no lights at all! I have a r... [Read more]

how to replace pull cord switch in bathroom?

Hi My bathroom light switch has finally given up. How do I go about replacing it? I took the cover off this ... [Read more]

Help with light switch conversion to dimmer switch?

I have a 2 gang, 2 switch wall switch and want to replace it with a 2 gang, 2 switch dimmer switch. The dimmer... [Read more]

replace a snapped cord /pull light switch?

the cord snapped in our electric pull cord light switch . we unscrewed the switch but i have absolutly no idea... [Read more]

dimmer switch?

i want to replace a light switch with a dimmer switch but the wiring is not usual.In the switch there are thre... [Read more]

SCREWS STUCK IN LIGHT FITTING?

The 2 screw heads in my bathroom light switch are damaged, they are the cross screw type and I need to replace... [Read more]

How do I wire up a Bathroom light on a pull cord switch?

I need to replace a bathroom light on a pull cord and here's the problem.. The ceiling hole for the light has... [Read more]

i want to replace a two way light switch?

i need to replace a two way light switch in my hall it hasnt worked for a whilewhen i took the cover off i dis... [Read more]

PIR lighting query?

My parents currently have an independent PIR that switches a light in the porch, this has stopped working but ... [Read more]

how do I fit a chain light pull to replace current string one?

I've currently got a standard white string pull switch in the bathroom and have been and bought a pull cord wh... [Read more]

How so i install a triple dimmer switch?

I would like to replace the triple dimmer switch in my living room. It controls 3 wall lights and one ceiling... [Read more]

How can I repair a halogen lamp? (Problem is not the bulb.)?

I have a combination halogen uplighting and regular bulb floor lamp. Neither light is working, although power... [Read more]

How do I replace a Lutron wall switch that no longer works?

The Lutron rocking wall switch that turns on overhead lights does not work. I know to turn off the main power ... [Read more]