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I have a 2 gang switch on/off controlling two sets of lights, and one light can't be dimmed. So I will be buying a new double gang dimming light switch but I will need to replace one of the switchs with a dummy dimmer to keep it looking the same.

Thanks - I found one described below. What does offset spindle mean ? Do I need to match the faceplate with the switch module or are different brands interchangeable? BG DUMMY DIMMER SWITCH 2 WAY PUSH ON/OFF, 8A OFFSET SPINDLE

Yes one or two lamps, I was just wondering if it had to be 10A because that's what the protection on the circuit is - read something about all devices having to be rated for the circuit rating.

My lighting circuit is a 10A circuit I am looking for a dummy dimmer module but all the ones I see are only rated for 6Amp or 8 Amp. I presume I need a 10 Amp rated module and would anyone know if a 10A dummy dimmer exists ?

One follow up on this - I'll be putting the timer in the attic and running cable out to the lights and PIR - is it ok to do it all in flex ( 3183P ? ) from attic through soffit to outside ?

Thanks - unfortunately I have no idea about car wheels. Are you saying a coat of suitable spray paint would be fine assuming surface is clean. No need for any etching priming ?

I found some outdoor light fittings I'd like to buy but they only come in one shade of near black. How difficult would it be to repaint to a colour of my choice ? They are die cast aluminum. I saw some CROP spray paints online, never heard of them but they also do a epoxy primer and a clear...

Thanks, not a bad idea if I can find an appropriate fitting - would be a lot easier!

Yeah it's double sided alright but not sure how I'd get a cable into it or drop it down into wall if I did. If I did manage to cut out a rectangle big enough for a recessed light then I don't think I'd have any issue fishing a cable up from below ground level. Would a multitool cut through...

If I go with surface mounted - it is easy to fish a cable in below ground level and bring it out about a foot higher for the fixture. ( Baring in mind it's a cavity block ) Or should I just chase it out and re render ?

Thanks -yes made sure of that!

Thinking about this some more - I have a follow up question. I have three external lights - two at the front path and one at the corner of the house. Is it possible to have only the 2 path lights come on with the timer but all three come on if the PIR is activated ? How can I keep the corner...

Yeah I didn't see any nice ones - They all look a bit chunky compared to recessed. But if I see a nice wall mounted one I'd consider it.

I'd like to install some recessed brick lights in my wall in the rendered section under the cedar - see photo. As far as I know it's a cavity block wall. Wondering how easy or difficult it would be to cut out the recess for the light - and wire up from ground level. Presume I'd have to get the...

In my hall I have three on/off rocker switches for the lights which are all recessed down lights. One switch at each end and one in middle of hall. I would like the option to use a dimmer for the lights. I have seen some led lights which dim based on the amount of times the switch is turned on...

Thanks, yeah I have one similar from Steinel although the one i have doesn't let me program it, it does have a basic light function with PIR. Do you know of other brands . The reason I ask is because I am looking for a particular light design and color and can't find one which offers the...

I'd like to be able to schedule my outdoor lights to come for a few hours each evening but at a dimmed output. I'd like the lights to be on fully if the PIR is activated, at any time in the night. Could I wire a smart wifi switch in series with / feeding a dimmer and have a PIR in parallel to...

Looking to get some tinted UV protection oil for outdoor cedar cladding. I like the UV clear but I would like a slightly darker red tint to blend in with other timber on my house. I looked at the light red tint from Osmo posted in another thread and it seems quite dark. Just wondering if it...

Thanks but what about the water repellent properties of silicone paint - are they not worth something on render ?

Can you explain why it's frowned upon? And why no point in using over render?