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Mortar was a genius idea, thanks for the advice - worked out great in the end!

Why oil based? Gardz literally is labelled as made for sealing in old wallpaper adhesive (among other things). Also I heard oil based stuff is full of much more chemicals and obviously cleaning brushes etc will be a pain? That works perfectly, cheers! Gonna need it

First of all, apologies - ever since I've found this forum I've come to realize that it's a goldmine for advice and much better than asking on reddit like I usually did. So prepare to see way more posts from me as I have a whole house to renovate Onto my two problems: 1) The ceiling in the...

Oooh, mortar mix that sounds like a good idea. Reason I asked about bonding plaster - I need to buy some anyway as I have a bunch of chases to fill in the room also; but mortar mix does sound like the better option to be fair; thank you. I do have some gravel etc from all the chasing I can use...

Thanks! Some questions though.. I'm confused about taping the backbox to a strip of wood - that really necessary? The hole is the perfect size to snugly fit a backbox already. Could I attack the wood to the back, then throw some plaster to fill out the back up to where the box would end and...

This kinda thing was my thinking tbh. My question is - fill only around the backbox? Or maybe I should just attach the initial piece of wood, fill the hole against the wood up to the depth needed and once dry, remove the piece of wood? Or would that potentially cause problems?

Well, it worked! Currently just a temp job since I will be replacing the rose/light after decorating but at least I know it works!

Gonna be fitting the capacitor today, fingers crossed this will be it...

But that would mean chiseling out even more of the wall to fit a bigger block than the size of the backbox right? Seems like a hell of a lot of faff - surely there must be a simpler, "bodgier" way?

Currently in the process of renovating a bedroom. It borders the bathroom with a breezeblock wall. Wanted an extra socket at that end, so got my angle grinder and made a start on chasing out the backbox hole. Finishing off with a chisel, I ended up going straight through the wall and into the...

Very interesting to hear, also makes me feel very out of my depth now coz when you took your course... I wasn't even both for another 12 years! Haha. Thanks

Yeah I kinda thought that right after I posted it but was already committed lol. That blows my mind, based on your account age & post history etc I'd have thought you'd know all there is to know! Is that not something most electricians learn about, I assume because it's less common in general?

Gonna be getting a pack of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/0-47uF-400V-Metallised-Polyester-Capacitor/dp/B07CZKXT3W Seems a reviewer bought them for the exact problem that I have:

Apologies, I just got the wording wrong because they said "both side of the lamp" Does that diagram sound reasonable then/is this done all that often? Any advice on where to get one of those capacitors and how one would safely wire them? The last time I messed with capacitors I was 8 years old...

Just got the email from quinetic: And the diagram:

Which again, is odd - coz I have 3 4.5w LEDs being switched by another Quinetic switch downstairs without issue ‍♂️ Any comment on the thing I said about capacitors at all?

I've also just found this interesting thread/comment here: https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/quinetic-receiver.590363/

This is how they look, I assume LED. Can't get to them to check wattage... Also, just got off the phone with Quinetic Tech support and they have said to email them and they will provide me with instructions on how to attach a capacitor at each end to resolve this - does that sound right at all?

Ah in that case, yes that's been done before anyhow. So, am I right in thinking my only recourse now is to buy a new pendant and see if the problem persists?

You give me too much credit ;) Not sure if this can be done with a bayonet fitting though?