lighting

DIY noob here. I just purchased 2 ceiling lights wanting to change the old ugly fittings from previous owner. When I dismantled the old one I realised it has more connections and lines than the one I purchased. Please if someone can shed some light on how the wires should go onto the new...

I've currently got 4 no. downlights in my bathroom which return to a single rocker type switch in the hallway, all of which is connected through a typical ceiling rose in the loft above, however it is currently a bit of a state - the incoming cable from the previous rose, and outgoing to the...

Just wondering what benefits is their of induction lighting these days and why do some buildings use it, such as the Philips induction lighting that is used to light up the faces of the Great Clock of the palace of Westminster (Aka Big Ben). The article below lists several benefits of induction...

Hi all. I recently bought a ballast to replace the one in my bathroom serving a 2d light fitting. The existing (black) ballast is shown below wired up. I ordered the white one thinking it to be a straight replacement (2d fluorescent, single fitting, 26W). I did look to the manufatcturers website...

This: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SMSL3DG.html It is IP65 rated so should be suitable for outside use, but it is under the "Indoor Lighting > LED Wall & Step Lights" section of TLC's site and the manual says: "IP65 Rated suitable for restricted external applications". What is meant...

Hi all I currently have two 2-bulb spot light strips in my kitchen, which I'd quite like to replace with one fitting. How do I securely, and safely, deal with the wires from the "spare" fitting? Or should I just leave it all as it is?! :) Many thanks in advance

Just spotted the below listing on eBay and it reminded me of the stories my Grandparents have told me in the past about when they used to plug appliances like vacuum cleaners and electric irons into the ceiling lamp holder via an adapter in the 50's and 60's...

Hello. I am a first time home buyer and looking to put a time lag switch on my downstairs hallway light. The light has two switches. One at the door and one at the foot of the stairs. The foot of the stairs switch is a 2 gang that controls the light at the top and the light at the bottom of...

Hey Guys. I am wanting to make something similar to: The unit will have between 10 and 20 Lights and run of the main Lighting cable on a single switch / dimmer. The plan is to have each bulb on a nylon sheathed cable / 2 core to give it the antique look. So as this is my first lighting...

What do lot on here think of my outside lights? Regards: Elliott.

Thisi follows on from http://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/security-outside-lights-that-come-on-with-movement.470443/ I've struggled with this concept for a while as there seems to be conflicting advice. I would be interested in the opinions of some other people than just the police. The...

Hi there, I've got 2 types of spotlights in my flat, one that I consider to be regular, that take regular spot bulbs and can work with a dimmer, and one that appear to be energy saving ones (please see photo) that are very dim and do not work with a dimmer. I'd like to replace the energy...

I am aware that this is probably a stupid question, and sorry if it is. I am replacing a light fitting, and am having some trouble, because where the lighting cables have been butchered by whoever last did it, the three earths do not quite reach the terminal on the light fitting. Here comes...

Hiya I've got a light in the loft which has an switch on the landing, I would like to know if I can daisy chain an additional switch in the loft itself so to avoid having to make a 2 way switch circuit, which would involve wrecking my brand new skimmed and decorated walls on the landing. I was...

Hi guys, In my front room I have 3 light switches. 2 switches for the front room light, 1 switch near the stairs for the upstairs hallway light. I'm trying to wire in a 2 gang 2 way switch near the stairs (front room light/upstairs hall way light) so I don't have to walk back across the room...

Hi All, Our Potterton Promax has developed an annoying fault where it doesn't always light - usually first thing in the morning, so when we all want the shower and a warm house it doesn't happen. It has been known to happen in the evenings as well. When it doesn't light, it goes through the...

Hi, got a Osram T8 ballast to install. Could someone please tell me the type of tool used to insert the wires to the terminal and/or a link to one to see it? I thought it was idc type but that doesn't fit. Unbelieveably I cannot find decent inf on the net about the type of tool to use. Thanks...

Hi, Has anyone got any advice in building a frame for ceiling lighting for something like in the photo attached. I initially built a small tray out of mdf as a sample to see what the finish would be like. Once it was primed and painted, I didn't think the finish looked that great updrywall...

Hello - I am replacing a lighting wall switch (it has 3 switches to front panel) and am confused by the differences in the labeling of the connections. I have created a diagram with the current wiring shown and labelled. The bottom diagram show the layout of the new switch. Looking at the...

Morning all, I have recently had a bedroom plastered top to bottom and the plaster decided to take down the light a tape the wires together (for what ever reason). Now I don't know which wire is which how can I determine what wire is live and neutral? I know the earth wire and my loop wires...