lighting

I am installing a new kitchen in our new property and want to replace the existing under cupboard lights with flexible LED strip lights. However I will need to extend the existing power supply (assuming the grey cables are the power supply!? which connect to a light switch which currently does...

Hi there, I am replacing lights with new Ansell Prism Pro LEDs and I want to create a rectangle section to replace the existing light holders (see images of pairs on lights). Some existing lights are not pairs but single lights and have a square material that holds them in place on the ceiling...

I have recently bought my first house and am renovating the living room. Originally there was a Main light controlled by a twin and earth cable to a 1 gang switch on the wall. There was also two wall lights, controlled by a fused spur from a socket in the bottom left corner of the room. I would...

I have a new build garage supplied by the consumer unit from the house, the garage has a 13amp FCU, feeding a double socket and the light inside the garage. I would like to install a PIR security light outside the garage (basic LED floodlight job), but need to install a new cable somehow to...

Hi folks, Was wondering if anyone could help with this. I need to replace a LED spot light which is one of 6, however these are more like specific units powered with a driver. Absolutely no markings on the unit to identify it (if someone could that would be great!) Probably fairly old. The...

I recently replaced an old dodgy light with a newer basic pendant light. Old one: New one: However the wires coming from the ceiling are quite short (they passed the tug test as they are now, and I did loop the light wires properly before screwing the cap on). It doesn't look like there...

Hi! We have 7x MR11 20W Halogen bulbs in our landing ceiling. I have bought 7x MR11 3W LED bulbs. Each pack is titled "6 Pack MR11 GU4 12-24V 3W LED Bulb, Cool White 6000K, Equivalent to 30W 20W Halogen Spotlight Bulb, 300LM, GU4 Bi-Pin Base, 120°Beam Angle, Non-Dimmable, for Hallway, Living...

So, I’m pretty confident i’ve followed the same setup as I had in the bathroom before (all be it before it wasnt working either) but I have an issue. New extractor Fan New Light Turn on light switch, light comes on. If i turn on extractor isolator switch (with light switch off), the fan and...

Good day to all I'm separating a room with a stud wall and the new room needs light. What's the easiest route to run from? Ceiling rose light or a pull switch in the room? I did similar in the attic over 10 years ago but forgot what I did. If anyone knows of any diagrams I could follow I'd be...

Got this light which has 6x G4 bulbs. I would like to replace them with LEDs but they would not meet the minimum load 35W, all I can find is 12V 5W bulbs which gives 30W. Can I replace the transformer with 30W LED one ? Or can I just remove it completely and use 230V LEDs ? The secondary is...

I have a light either side of my front door and they are fed by two standard 3 core grey insulated lighting cables. The problem is that the cables aren't symmetrical to the door so one cable needs to be longer so each light is the same distance from the door frame. Is it possible to extend one...

Hi There is probably a very quick answer to this but we are remodelling our bathroom which mean the existing shaver socket, which runs off the ceiling rose, will be on the wrong wall. Re-routing the cable will be a hassle as the bathroom is in a loft conversion and there is no way getting above...

Hi all, I’ve decided to convert a light switch in my house from a standard single light switch to a single dimmer switch. I’ve watched a few YouTube videos and done some research but I’m very confused with the wiring situation. I currently have 2 overhead lights connected to one switch. The...

I have led strips with transformer plugs which I need to connect to the lighting circuit so the light switch can control them. Is it ok if I add a 13A sockets above each cabinet to plug transformer plugs into?

Hi all, Can anyone help me understand staircase lighting wiring by explaining (or drawing if its easier) where the wires for T&E and 3-core go in each of the diagrams? I'm an electrical apprentice and want to grasp this before I tackle it in the workplace. The diagram is for a 2 gang to 1 gang...

Hi all, I've recently moved into a new house and am trying to figure out what the previous owners did to the wiring in our living room. We have two light fittings in the room which are controlled by a 2-Gang 2-Way switch on one side of the room, and a 1-Gang 2-Way switch on the other side. I...

Hi. I have just replaced an old, but working light fitting that had led bulbs in, with an led light fitting. It is wired into a 3 gang switch. When fitting I accidentally wired it into the fixed live and the light worked fine, just didn't turn off! Once I realized my mistake I wired it into the...

I have an old a Anglepoise Lamp that I use as a reading light. The bulb went. As it is for reading I would need a bright one. It says on it 100w Max. Is it still possibe to get these or what would be the modern equivalent? say LED. Its bayonet fit bulb. I am in the U.K. it stands on the floor...

Hi all Looking to run new feeds to new kitchen. There will be no ceiling roses just a 3 gang switch and three sets of spots pendants. What is there process of wiring as I will be going to the switch first a bit ususual way of going to pendant/s and just dropping switch wires down? Will I...

Hi All, I'm updating my kitchen from a tired old 90's set of units, with new doors, worktops and hopefully lighting. The current set up has some under cabinet lights with florescent tubes on the wall cabinets. I'd like to move to LED and maybe add something in the cabs or on the plinth too. I...