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a_cuban
a_cuban
17 August 2022

replacing 2 small downlights with pendants

replacing 2 small downlights with pendants

This is exactly what you're looking for! But looks like I'm about 10 years too late! :lol: www.snaplighting.com.au

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a_cuban
Aug 17, 2022 6:05 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
21 May 2020

Ask a lighting design engineer - general Q&A

Ask a lighting design engineer - general Q&A
1 ... 17, 18, 19

Plusrite helps residential and mainly commercial property with…

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IamSAM
May 21, 2020 4:53 pm
IamSAM
rantapawan
rantapawan
28 February 2020

Online Lighting Places- sites & info not general discussion.

Online Lighting Places- sites & info not general discussion.
1, 2, 3

I found three LED installer in Victoria state. 1. Timetosave 2. iPromise 3. Ecofin Solutions.

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rantapawan
Feb 28, 2020 7:17 pm
rantapawan
andiwarwick
andiwarwick
1 December 2019

MyLights

MyLights

Hi Fozzy87, just wondering if you ended up using iZone and if you did, what is it like and what did it cost? Thanks :)

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andiwarwick
Dec 01, 2019 9:50 pm

Urgent help with downlights please!

Urgent help with downlights please!

The Trend ResiLed is a great downlight for domestic. It is the same as their commercial grade miniled, but just has a lower cost LED chip and driver (which is fine because…

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1960sModernistHome
May 28, 2017 9:50 am
1960sModernistHome
LouBir
LouBir
27 February 2017

Bedroom lighting

Bedroom lighting

We went with gentle wall led lighting so set the mood and got dimmers fo the main bedroom light. To be honest we use only the led ones. I just have to mention that we did…

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LouBir
Feb 27, 2017 6:41 pm
LouBir
GoLights
GoLights
17 October 2016

LED track lighting

LED track lighting

Hi Dan, do you still need LED Track Lighting? you can see this. https://www.lemoledlight.com/products/track-lighting/

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GoLights
Oct 17, 2016 5:13 pm
GoLights
Roomeat
Roomeat
13 June 2016

LED Strip Lighting For Kitchen Overheads

LED Strip Lighting For Kitchen Overheads

Thanks guys. We ended up gong with a chanel from CLA Lighting. http://www.clalighting.com.au/product/l ... ed-strips/ The Chan1 in the top of the image (which is the same…

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Roomeat
Jun 13, 2016 11:58 am
Roomeat
Roomeat
Roomeat
14 January 2016

Brightgreen Downlights On Sale!!!

Brightgreen Downlights On Sale!!!

you can arrange it with Your Home Consulting and have it done during build but its cheaper to do it after hand over

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Roomeat
Jan 14, 2016 10:32 am
Roomeat
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
30 November 2015

Using an indoor ceiling oyster light on an outside balcony?

Using an indoor ceiling oyster light on an outside balcony?

It'll be full of bugs and dust before the end of the first month. Generally on a balcony we would use either a "bulkhead" luminaire or a surface mounted exterior…

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1960sModernistHome
Nov 30, 2015 7:51 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
24 November 2015

Adding 2 wall sconces-use the same light switch as existing?

Adding 2 wall sconces-use the same light switch as existing?

Anything can be done, it depends on cable access and how it's built, and how willing you are to patch and paint walls and ceiling. I suggest you get an electrician around…

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1960sModernistHome
Nov 24, 2015 6:42 am
1960sModernistHome
stevie_sloth
stevie_sloth
23 November 2015

One existing light fitting in ceiling...can two lights work?

One existing light fitting in ceiling...can two lights work?

Cool, thank you so much! I think fan and light combo it is (the ceiling is vermiculite and we don't want to mess with it! lol)

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stevie_sloth
Nov 23, 2015 4:38 pm
craighl4
craighl4
21 September 2015

Draft lighting plan opinions

Draft lighting plan opinions

I am hoping for some advice on my first rough draft of a lighting plan. I have not shown switches at this stage as I am just trying to work out the lights. I also have a…

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craighl4
Sep 21, 2015 3:41 pm
Spottiswoode
Spottiswoode
21 August 2015

How many downlights?

How many downlights?

We've got 2 LED downlights in all the rooms that we have downlights in, except the main kitchen area has four, they are all bright enough. The main living rooms have two…

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Spottiswoode
Aug 21, 2015 4:32 pm
oneJohn
oneJohn
18 August 2015

Recessed light options

Recessed light options

It sounds like you're after a downlight that takes E27 globes? Something like this? http://www.wellsaving.com/E27-100W-CFL- ... p-416.html You may find something like…

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oneJohn
Aug 18, 2015 10:44 am
oneJohn
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
18 August 2015

How much does it cost for track lighting under pelmet?

How much does it cost for track lighting under pelmet?

I've done this in several areas of my house. It's difficult for me to say how much it would cost because I did it all myself (former electrician here). Does a very nice…

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1960sModernistHome
Aug 18, 2015 2:36 am
1960sModernistHome
bpratt
bpratt
6 August 2015

LED downlights 5w dimmable

LED downlights 5w dimmable

Thanks for the link, but I already have a 8w dimmable one there, and it is just a little bit too bright on the lowest level.

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bpratt
Aug 06, 2015 10:54 am
StarGirlStar
StarGirlStar
8 July 2015

Show Us Your Island Pendants

Show Us Your Island Pendants

Bunnings have a good selection online and Beacon Lighting have a lovely selection too! Best getting when sales on too! I can decide on silver or black pendants for my…

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StarGirlStar
Jul 08, 2015 1:42 am
StarGirlStar
Spottiswoode
Spottiswoode
4 June 2015

Light Up My Garage!

Light Up My Garage!

Iafter reading this thread last night I remembered I had an LED tube that was the wrong size for our old house. New garage had one flouro the right size in it so I…

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Spottiswoode
Jun 04, 2015 10:58 pm

LED Lighting for outside

LED Lighting for outside

If you stick with a quality brand you should be right. And yes you're absolutely spot on, the mainstream lighting retailers seem to be importing very low quality LED…

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1960sModernistHome
May 11, 2015 8:44 pm
1960sModernistHome
Roomeat
Roomeat
8 May 2015

Identify these lights!

Identify these lights!

Could always paint them lol :)

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Roomeat
May 08, 2015 8:03 pm
Roomeat

This Is Why You Should Be Careful Selecting Lights

This Is Why You Should Be Careful Selecting Lights

The Trixie (round or square) is about $250ea I think. But they are proper commercial grade exterior grade fittings. The domus one is probably under $100. I think they…

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1960sModernistHome
May 03, 2015 7:07 pm
1960sModernistHome

Warm lights vs cool lights

Warm lights vs cool lights
1, 2, 3, 4

One thing to also note, clear glass has virtually no reflectance. So if you have big windows and doors, the light travels straight through rather than being reflected back…

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1960sModernistHome
May 03, 2015 7:05 pm
1960sModernistHome
Roomeat
Roomeat
3 May 2015

Brightgreen 900+ Curve Tested.

Brightgreen 900+ Curve Tested.

These are my sterile labratory test. LMAO No.. In fact they are tested at home with a bit of creativity to position at the height I expect to install them. Our current…

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Roomeat
May 03, 2015 1:42 am
Roomeat
Roomeat
Roomeat
20 April 2015

Very Interesting Video To Watch.

Very Interesting Video To Watch.

Just been watching this video and found it very interesting. Thought others here may benefit a bit from it.. I'm in no way representing Brightgreen or promoting their…

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Roomeat
Apr 20, 2015 12:25 pm
Roomeat
quiksilver
quiksilver
7 April 2015

Lighting Designer?

Lighting Designer?

I planned all the lighting points myself ( interior and exterior). It's good to have an idea what kind of lightings you have in mind already (pendant/ down…

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quiksilver
Apr 07, 2015 3:33 pm
TheTurleys
TheTurleys
24 January 2015

Installing Downlights with Plug ends vs Hard wire

Installing Downlights with Plug ends vs Hard wire

All of mine have plugs and I only had one plug base per area in the roof space. The sparkie loved it. I got some fantastic lights for less than $30 each. I could have…

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TheTurleys
Jan 24, 2015 11:54 pm
TheTurleys
Pellana
Pellana
30 December 2014

Another "Identify this light" thread...

Another "Identify this light" thread...

Great news!! Glad I could help out! A 3rd of the wait is over now. ;)

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Pellana
Dec 30, 2014 7:04 pm
poohbear
poohbear
19 October 2014

vanity wall light

vanity wall light

Been having trouble finding a suitable vanity light we like. does anyone know where I could find something similar to…

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poohbear
Oct 19, 2014 3:51 pm
GoLights
GoLights
9 October 2014

Do you think these pendant lights are going to be too big?

Do you think these pendant lights are going to be too big?

Yes, i would say that is too big for a breakfast bench. You need to go for soemthing around the 250mm to a maximum of 400mm for above a breakfast bench. The TOMDIX Copper…

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GoLights
Oct 09, 2014 3:05 pm
GoLights
magpiegirl
magpiegirl
22 August 2014

Oval Pendant Lighting

Oval Pendant Lighting

Good article here http://inside-living.com.au/using-light ... our-space/ on lighitng. Lead me to Satelight Design. I ended up getting a similar custom made light done…

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magpiegirl
Aug 22, 2014 11:45 am
alexf40
alexf40
22 April 2014

LED Lighting for a Standard House ?

LED Lighting for a Standard House ?
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Anyone used www.xiongruiled.com their lights apparently comply with the SAA/C-Tick standard approval.

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alexf40
Apr 22, 2014 5:44 pm
AussieMark
AussieMark
28 January 2014

Large sky light

Large sky light

Mate check out velux ceiling windows. I am having 4 in my house. FYI the installation is about the same cost as the units themselves. Be close to a seat as they are not…

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AussieMark
Jan 28, 2014 5:00 pm
GoLights
GoLights
12 January 2014

LED downlights with dimmer dial question?

LED downlights with dimmer dial question?

The Sunny Ecostar is a great light. and very cost effective compared to the Brightgreens. The Bright greens are almost double the price, but in comparison, doesn't show a…

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GoLights
Jan 12, 2014 10:07 pm
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
8 January 2014

Lamps wired to light switch?

Lamps wired to light switch?

Hi, As above, the power point can be wired to a light switch, and be controlled from there. Although that power point may only be used for lighting points. Some power…

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GoLights
Jan 08, 2014 5:56 pm
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
5 January 2014

Need some help. What pendants would you put in our kitchen?

Need some help. What pendants would you put in our kitchen?

There are some great options there, but when it comes to a feature piece, you definitely need to focus on the word FEATURE. With those colours, I would suggest a vibrant…

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GoLights
Jan 05, 2014 4:42 pm
GoLights
conmark
conmark
2 April 2013

Help! Need some feedback on my electrical plan

Help! Need some feedback on my electrical plan

Any advice if I need to add more lights in the kitchen? I added 2x down-lights under the overhead cupboard. I am worried if I am would be getting enough light with the…

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conmark
Apr 02, 2013 9:49 pm
conmark
Domm11
Domm11
9 November 2012

Am I using the correct LED lights for my new home?

Am I using the correct LED lights for my new home?

Hi I am currently building a house and will be fitting off in a month or so, so I am in the process of fine-tuning my lighting plan then will…

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Domm11
Nov 09, 2012 1:32 pm
JMAP
JMAP
18 October 2012

Question about pendant lights

Question about pendant lights

All - anyone know where I could find extension kits for making the length longer - somewhere around the 3m mark? I want to use the pendant light in a void area but am…

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JMAP
Oct 18, 2012 3:24 pm
somewoman
somewoman
20 September 2012

LED Light Bulbs - iPhone/Android controllable!

LED Light Bulbs - iPhone/Android controllable!

I completely love this. I'm amazed at how much this is selling as a kick-starter campaign - absolutely rapt for them!! Every time I look they've added another $100k to the…

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somewoman
Sep 20, 2012 4:20 pm
somewoman
PHL
PHL
1 June 2012

What lights for galley kitchen?

What lights for galley kitchen?

They actually used plastering angles in our case for ceiling LED strips so that they are flush mounted.

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PHL
Jun 02, 2012 12:55 am

I agree, I think for the smaller space something a little less long would be best. How about some of…

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firsttimebuilding
May 15, 2012 4:00 am
think_wise
think_wise
9 November 2011

Which are the best downlights?

Which are the best downlights?

I know in Victoria, it definately applies to houses every major builder we have talked to has mentioned it.

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think_wise
Nov 09, 2011 2:27 pm
Tizide
Tizide
24 August 2011

Crompton LED downlights - KLED12 anyone?

Crompton LED downlights - KLED12 anyone?

:z: I have tried to repair Crompton 12 volt led lights, it is just 12 volt, but it is really bright, I was so excited, :D

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Tizide
Aug 24, 2011 8:39 pm
Tizide
suh
suh
21 June 2011

Bedroom Lighting

Bedroom Lighting

Yes well :| back on subject...the wall lights are very soft but a nice mood light. These are the only lights I have on at night. We also have bedside lamps for reading.

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suh
Jun 21, 2011 3:36 pm
suh
cheerupcharlie
cheerupcharlie
29 May 2011

Nevermind found some!

Nevermind found some!

I found some pendants. Search over ::smile:: Can anyone help me find some similar lights to this particular brand that are not too expensive. At the moment the ones I like I'm…

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cheerupcharlie
May 29, 2011 9:06 pm
Shacky
Shacky
15 February 2011

Home Theatre lighting ... anyone want to share?

Home Theatre lighting ... anyone want to share?

There were 5 aspects to the wiring of my theatre room I had to consider; 1) lighting 2) data cabling 3) speaker wiring 4) HDMI cabling 5) power supply For the lighting I…

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Shacky
Feb 15, 2011 11:07 pm
cheltenham3192
cheltenham3192
13 February 2011

Dimmable LED / CCFL Downlights?

Dimmable LED / CCFL Downlights?
1, 2

We have now put them all on dimmer switches. Each row has their own dimmer, so our lighting is fully adjustable.

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cheltenham3192
Feb 13, 2011 8:22 am
donnam
donnam
4 January 2011

Brightgreen D900 - anyone using these?

Brightgreen D900 - anyone using these?

Hi I have just had one of these installed next to a 10wt led for comparison. I know the wattage is quite different. The brightgreen one was obviously brighter as you…

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donnam
Jan 04, 2011 10:42 pm
donuts
donuts
11 November 2010

Bedroom lighting when you have fans ...

Bedroom lighting when you have fans ...

mine have a wall control and remote. we paid an extra $100 or so for the remote, but I dont even know where it is :? we just get up and walk over to the wall... :roll: we got…

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donuts
Nov 11, 2010 9:09 am
donuts

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