Hello all, So this is my first post and I need some advice as I think this is probably an obvious mistake I'm making so I'm hoping someone...
Hi, I am adding a light into the loft and luckily for me, the existing upstairs switch is on the opposite side of the airing cupboard wall. For...
What is the supply to an extractor, is it just taken from the lighting, extended in line from the light and operated via the bathroom light switch?
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I would like to convert our kitchen R80 downlighting to GU10. I understand Screwfix sell kits but I’m not sure which...
We have two recessed LED lights in the kitchen ceiling, controlled by a single "normal" light switch, which have both stopped working. As they are...
Hi, I've just moved into a new home and found that the living room has been left without a light fixture in the ceiling. We're on an extremely...
Hi I'm carrying out a full rewire during the refurbishment of my house. I have notified the council and paid my fees; they'll come in and test...
Hey All. Apologies if this is a bit of a crazy question. I bought my parents a Dyson handheld vacuum. Looking at a location to mount its charging...
Hi guys, Just wondering on how easy it would be to switch this pendant light to a recessed down light? Thanks, Matthew
Hi guys, Just wanted some advice about changing/wiring a pendant light (photos attached). Basically how do I wire it? No instructions in the...
I'm aware this has been asked several times, but want to be certain I've got the right approach. I have 2 x double light switches in my living...
I have just replaced two ceiling chandeliers with LED ones. Each has 24 bulbs @ 4W each. Both are driven from two 2-gang 3-way dimmer switches,...
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...
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...
Just wondering what benefits is their of induction lighting these days and why do some buildings use it, such as the Philips induction lighting...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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