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kek
kek
19 March 2012

Down lights

Down lights

We have 10 downlights in the kitchen/dining area. I have heard that they are a very energy inefficient means of lighting a room. Can anyone…

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kek
Mar 19, 2012 7:34 pm
kek
pommie
pommie
12 March 2012

Improving skylight

Improving skylight

We have this old oblong shape skylight in our living area, which doesn't exactly let in enough light. I saw on Selling houses Australia recently a skylight that used some…

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pommie
Mar 12, 2012 1:28 pm
willcres
willcres
23 November 2011

help with new house and what lights to have

help with new house and what lights to have

Hi fifteensixty, My friend bought her downlight LED from this store below. Only around $20-30 each (warm white). they are good. But you have to install them yourself/call…

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willcres
Nov 23, 2011 10:09 pm
willcres
think_wise
think_wise
10 November 2011

Downlighting in apartment

Downlighting in apartment

Generally for track lights all you need to do is power the track, the lights you buy should have the transformers built into them. Termination will depend on the track I…

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think_wise
Nov 10, 2011 1:13 pm
rocketship
rocketship
24 October 2011

Hallway lighting ideas

Hallway lighting ideas

You need to consider what you are needing the lights for. Do you need them to light up a linen press in the hallway or are they going to light artwork or photos on the…

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rocketship
Oct 24, 2011 8:45 pm
zeds
zeds
10 October 2011

Recommend round oyster lights please

Recommend round oyster lights please

I am looking for some round oyster lights to put in my house. My preferences are: Must close well so that bugs dont get in (as much as possible). Prefer round to square…

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zeds
Oct 10, 2011 11:58 am
blocka
blocka
9 October 2011

Motion sensors in parallel

Motion sensors in parallel

thanks i will give it a go

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blocka
Oct 09, 2011 7:45 pm
Lex
Lex
2 October 2011

Electricians, where art thou?? Advice needed ...

Electricians, where art thou?? Advice needed ...

Thanks, starz :D Certainly an idea to think about!!

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Lex
Oct 02, 2011 9:26 am
Lex
Casa2
Casa2
4 July 2011

GU10 downlights want lower energy option

GU10 downlights want lower energy option

I've just finished a new house and specified GU10 fittings everywhere. Why? Because these fittings can take everything (halogen, CFL and LED) and don't need a…

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Casa2
Jul 04, 2011 12:44 pm
ourdiydream
ourdiydream
16 June 2011

High Ceiling in Foyer

High Ceiling in Foyer

Thanks! I wanted it for so long - a long term dream achieved!!

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ourdiydream
Jun 16, 2011 8:15 pm
ourdiydream
ourdiydream
ourdiydream
25 May 2011

Anyone can recommend a downlight with heat guard around $15

Anyone can recommend a downlight with heat guard around $15

We just upgraded all our lighting with 70mm halogens in brushed chrome from bunnings for $14.95 a piece (with transformer and globe) and I bought box of 6 heat cans for $15.

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ourdiydream
May 25, 2011 6:52 pm
ourdiydream
~steph~
~steph~
30 April 2011

good lighting store - Sutherland/St George area

good lighting store - Sutherland/St George area

Excellent thank you for that. I didn't manage to get there today, but having a free in home service is sounding good to me!!!! They are just up the road so am hoping to…

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~steph~
Apr 30, 2011 9:41 pm
Lex
Lex
15 April 2011

Which light do you prefer?

Which light do you prefer?
1, 2

Oh, thanks. I'm planning to buy there, may even pay them a visit :D

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Lex
Apr 15, 2011 8:15 pm
Lex
paulw11
paulw11
18 February 2011

Do you Know where to get this pendant?

Do you Know where to get this pendant?

Hi It is hard to tell from your photo, but it looks exactly like the light we bought for our entry foyer (after a long search). It is made of small pieces of plywood…

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paulw11
Feb 18, 2011 6:29 am
Taspost
Taspost
17 January 2011

Wall Porch Lights - Front Entrance

Wall Porch Lights - Front Entrance

Hi everyone Just wondering what type of wall porch lights people have at their front door entrance. Pictures would be appreciated please. Any pros and cons to what you…

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Taspost
Jan 17, 2011 1:19 pm
acrebuild1
acrebuild1
2 January 2011

Shows us your *** LIGHTS *** !!!

Shows us your *** LIGHTS *** !!!
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sorry, I meant 'Great Taste' Bloody kids today driving me crazy!!

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acrebuild1
Jan 02, 2011 8:09 pm
Lungy
Lungy
22 December 2010

installing lights with no pre-existing outlet?

installing lights with no pre-existing outlet?

Has the Kitchen got a false ceiling ? if it has new lights shouldn't be a problem.

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Lungy
Dec 22, 2010 2:51 pm

Wholesale lighting (lamps)

Wholesale lighting (lamps)

does that price include the shipping charges ?

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Lighting Designer
May 26, 2010 12:18 am
Lighting Designer

Help! 12v LED downlight globes = TV interference

Help! 12v LED downlight globes = TV interference
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I've given up investigating possible solutions to this problem and returned the globes to be swapped for 240v versions, and expect them to arrive early next week.

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installation inspector
Apr 18, 2010 9:31 pm
installation inspector
installation inspector
installation inspector
5 February 2010

Phasing-out of incandescent, halogen globes

Phasing-out of incandescent, halogen globes

Not sure if this has already been posted already on these forums... http://www.lightingcouncil.com.au/pdf/L ... o%2017.pdf Apparently the new name of "lumens" is going…

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installation inspector
Feb 05, 2010 8:43 pm
installation inspector
themax
themax
6 September 2009

I like these!

I like these!

I like the Bamboo ones. :D

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themax
Sep 06, 2009 6:43 pm
themax
MICA
MICA
31 August 2009

Lighting for my pantry?

Lighting for my pantry?

Hi there Casa, I have just checked that link, and beacon have made that page redundant. Casa2 - here they are. Just scroll about half-way down the page. I…

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MICA
Aug 31, 2009 12:20 am
MICA
thechlochlo
thechlochlo
27 July 2009

Cost to install lights?

Cost to install lights?

:D Very helpful post thanks Coral-Stradbroke251 gives us an idea of what to expect anyway. Cheers

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thechlochlo
Jul 27, 2009 3:02 pm
thechlochlo
TwoFatKitties
TwoFatKitties
26 July 2009

Heat Light in Bathroom

Heat Light in Bathroom

Thanks MICA .. I looked up the HPM website but couldn't find it on there so did a google and found the lamp bulb. Would I be correct in assuming that this globe can be…

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TwoFatKitties
Jul 26, 2009 3:36 pm
TwoFatKitties
donuts
donuts
20 April 2009

Vanity Lights

Vanity Lights

No, I got mine from my local lighting shop, but they had to order it in, perhaps they use the same supplier as Mica.

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donuts
Apr 20, 2009 2:45 pm
donuts
Southies
Southies
29 March 2009

Whole House Lighting Purchases

Whole House Lighting Purchases

cheeky girl :lol: :lol:

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Southies
Mar 29, 2009 9:50 pm
Southies
thorney
thorney
30 January 2009

How Many Pendants For My Island Bench?

How Many Pendants For My Island Bench?

I've decided on these (the middle one l think, lol) for my island bench. My BIL (sparky) recommended getting four of them. http://www.lightingaffairs.com.au/i/Fro ... tem/doc338

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thorney
Jan 30, 2009 10:17 pm
thorney
Southies
Southies
31 December 2008

Fan Blade Sleeves

Fan Blade Sleeves

For those of you who will be installing fans & loathe the cleaning that's required to remove dust & grime, take a look at this product…

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Southies
Dec 31, 2008 8:33 pm
Southies
Southies
Southies
1 September 2008

BATTEN LIGHTS

BATTEN LIGHTS

Haven't reached that stage yet, sorry :roll:

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Southies
Sep 01, 2008 1:45 pm
Southies
MICA
MICA
10 August 2008

Funky Lights on Auction at Grays....

Funky Lights on Auction at Grays....

Hi there, We deal with most of the lighting importers ourselves, so if you need any lighting feel free to see our own online lighting catalogue. If you find…

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MICA
Aug 10, 2008 9:09 pm
MICA
Southies
Southies
22 June 2008

downlight protectors - ANYONE ??

downlight protectors - ANYONE ??

Hi, we will be installiing downlights with the new longlife globes (cfls??) & need to know whether these need installation of protectors also ? I heard that they don't…

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Southies
Jun 22, 2008 8:28 am
Southies
Judie
Judie
11 June 2008

This looks neat…….

This looks neat…….

If you go to the "where to purchase" they list a website. I went there. A single switch for a single light is $30. A single switch for 2 lights is $40. They also have…

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Judie
Jun 11, 2008 7:53 pm
Judie
Southies
Southies
1 May 2008

Lighting Variations

Lighting Variations

MICA, MOZZIE, PHOENIX : Valuable advice as always. Will do exactly that :D

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Southies
May 01, 2008 3:21 pm
Southies
Michelle
Michelle
23 May 2007

TASK LIGHTING - A MUST!!!

TASK LIGHTING - A MUST!!!

Informative websites for task lighting, this style of lighting is very important in the home or office. If you are building or renovating this is a lighting effect you…

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Michelle
May 23, 2007 10:36 am
Michelle

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