Recent content by Madthinker

@Taylortwocities Thanks for the suggestion. Yes - I'm throwing away the old light. If I understand you correctly, I should disconnect the wires from the old terminal block (allowing them to be fed into the new light), and then reconnecting them. What I'm not clear on is whether, when...

Hello again, Right, so despite ParcelForce's best efforts, I have a shiny new LED light. As instructed, I have taken photographs of the existing wiring. These are in the attachments. I think the photos are clear, but if not, they show: - 2 black wires, both with brown sleeves going into a...

Thanks all, It seems the consensus is that I should simply replace the whole thing, so I'll order the one flameport suggested. Is this the sort of thing a lay-person should be able fit providing they're not a halfwit? And what if they are a halfwit? Re: "starter motor", I did have a moment...

Hello everyone, Some time ago, the fluorescent light in my bathroom suddenly went very dim when I turned it on. Several weeks into lockdown, I can't think of a good excuse not to try and fix it myself. Some things I have tried so far: - taking the cover off and replacing the bulb. The same...