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Thanks will look into the hollow wall anchors and spring toggles.

The LED's are dimmable for sure. I brought similar watt LED's as the original halogen lamps, can't remember what they are. I'm not sure what the wattage of the dimmer switch is. Will it tell me behind the switch plate? Thanks

Thanks for the quick response. I did not know what a rawl plug was - needed to google it :) In the heavy case and no joist, is there an option of drilling through the ornamental rose and then the ceiling and putting some type if heavy duty plug in with a long screw?

Hi I have a twin dimmer switch which run 9 GU10 halogen lamps (I think that's the name of the lamps). I replaced those bulbs with GU10 LED type ones (similar watts) and now they flicker! Have a brought the wrong type? Could the LED's be faulty ? Any help appreciated. Thanks

Hi, I have an Ornimental ceiling rose which is maybe 30mm thick and I would like to add a light pendant to it. I have two situations:- 1. The light pendant is not too heavy. What kind of screw should I use to hang the light pendant? Is there a special type of screw used for this type of...

^^^ +1 :)

Thanks Gents, much appreciated. I've read your replies several times, it is starting to make sense. I need to read them again as I have a couple of questions (hope you don't mind!). The questions are mainly on terminology. I have also ordered a couple of books so hopefully (fingers...

Hi, Sorry for the basic question :oops: I've started a C&g course and have a couple of questions; I understand how to do a continuity test (R1+R2) on a lighting circuit for a 2 way switch , because I've been shown. However I don't understand the reasoning and principles...

Your right - reading without understanding is pointless, in fact in this case it's dangerous. Its time to clear the cobwebs out of gray matter :)

Thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated. Looks like i needs to do alot of reading :shock:

Hi, I'm a complete newbie, I thought I could wire a plug properly before I started the course!! :oops: I've started a c&g level two course. At the moment I have problems with calculating R1 + R2. I was hoping for a recommendation on which book to buy to help me with the course and...