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GoLights
GoLights
9 January 2014

Lighting for period hallway?

Lighting for period hallway?

Simple lights are sometimes the best option colebatchd. Sounds like a good looking home

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GoLights
Jan 09, 2014 9:22 am
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
8 January 2014

pendant light installation

pendant light installation

Hi, in my experience, and that is 15 years in the electrical trade, it shouldn't cost you more than $50 to change over a standard batten to a pendant. If the pendant is…

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GoLights
Jan 08, 2014 5:48 pm
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
8 January 2014

Dimensions to suit room

Dimensions to suit room

Hi, Being an electrician by trade, i can only advise on what the general placement of lights should be. For example, if you had a 4x4m room I would recommend between 4-6…

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GoLights
Jan 08, 2014 3:47 pm
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
8 January 2014

Kitchen lighting, what do I need?

Kitchen lighting, what do I need?

Hi, Great advice given by everybody. Depending on Budget, you can get away with the pendants proving ample light for the kitchen and if you're worried about casting…

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GoLights
Jan 08, 2014 3:11 pm
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
6 January 2014

multi globe ceiling lights

multi globe ceiling lights

Hi, Sounds like it could also be a surging problem. I'm an electrician by trade, and work at golights.com.au and I have encountered these issues a few times with our…

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GoLights
Jan 06, 2014 3:39 pm
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
6 January 2014

Need advice - Downlight choices with Porter Davis (PD)

Need advice - Downlight choices with Porter Davis (PD)

Hi guys, Im an electrician by trade, and have sold hundreds of downlights to customers like yourselves looking to save on the installation of downlights. I would suggest…

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GoLights
Jan 06, 2014 1:33 pm
GoLights
gootza
gootza
23 July 2013

Advice on these led lights please?

Advice on these led lights please?

Thanks everyone for your advice! I think we will stick with the larger led lights. in the long run they will be better for us and also will save a little more on…

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gootza
Jul 23, 2013 6:14 pm
gootza
mimi23
mimi23
11 July 2013

Bamboo Flooring - by Porter Davis

Bamboo Flooring - by Porter Davis

Hi All, New to this building forum as we just signed with PD and starting in Sept. Just wanted to find out how much does PD charge for bamboo…

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mimi23
Jul 11, 2013 1:14 am
mimi23
GoLights
GoLights
18 May 2013

Recommended online lighting stores please!

Recommended online lighting stores please!

We have recently come on board as an advertiser here @ HomeOne and would like to just say hey and introduce ourselves. We will attempt to be as active as possible and add…

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GoLights
May 18, 2013 8:15 pm
GoLights
happytaurus
happytaurus
29 April 2013

Power points and lighting locations???

Power points and lighting locations???

For downlights, I put them in about 1 metre from the wall then 2 metre spacing. So a 4 x 4 m room gets 4 downlight, a 6 x 4 m room gets 6…

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happytaurus
Apr 29, 2013 7:39 pm
mountain32
mountain32
29 April 2013

Cool/Warm LED suggestions for these rooms

Cool/Warm LED suggestions for these rooms

Cool white looks like tungsten tube.... I personally only choose warm white, except for reading lights.

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mountain32
Apr 29, 2013 3:26 pm
think_wise
think_wise
8 April 2013

Question about downlights!

Question about downlights!

I would be asking for plug bases, they shouldn't cost anymore than JB's and it gives you the option of pulling them out yourself if there are any faulty lights.

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think_wise
Apr 08, 2013 9:17 am
LittleWing
LittleWing
4 April 2013

Lighting resources for industrial/vintage/quirky styles

Lighting resources for industrial/vintage/quirky styles

You're welcome! :D Just had another browse of about space tonight. Oh my gosh I've got a wish list as long as my arm! Lol HD

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LittleWing
Apr 03, 2013 11:33 pm
LittleWing
bradster181
bradster181
24 March 2013

Brightgreen D900 Curve 90/30

Brightgreen D900 Curve 90/30

I didn't end up going with the 90/30…

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bradster181
Mar 24, 2013 7:17 pm
bradster181
JagSRK
JagSRK
24 February 2013

Silly mistake

Silly mistake

Checkout http://www.mrbeams.com.au/ they some motion detection lights for steps.

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JagSRK
Feb 24, 2013 1:20 pm
LittleWing
LittleWing
20 February 2013

Exterior Fascade Wall Lightings

Exterior Fascade Wall Lightings

Hello! I unfortunately don't have pictures to share, but I have also been doing some research into outside lights :) Of course it's very overwhelming if you don't stick to…

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LittleWing
Feb 20, 2013 12:22 am
LittleWing
grumblebum54
grumblebum54
17 February 2013

Ceiling light fans

Ceiling light fans

We have five Futura fans in our place. The two in hubby's gym and the study have a T5 bulb and are very bright, quiet adequate for the rooms they're in.

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grumblebum54
Feb 17, 2013 3:53 pm
grumblebum54
think_wise
think_wise
15 February 2013

Thinkwise needs your help

Thinkwise needs your help

PM sent

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think_wise
Feb 15, 2013 3:07 pm
JB1
JB1
2 February 2013

Size of drum pendant in powder room

Size of drum pendant in powder room

Yeah I'm worried 500mm is too big. But I like big items that makes impressions. The light will definitely make a big impression, I'm just worried it will be a bad instead…

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JB1
Feb 02, 2013 10:54 pm
think_wise
think_wise
30 January 2013

Lights in a beauty room/salon

Lights in a beauty room/salon

We did some LED strip around Vanity's for a salon, purely decorative though as I dont think we could achieve enough light output without incurring glare. If you could get…

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think_wise
Jan 30, 2013 1:24 pm
fozzy
fozzy
17 January 2013

Recessed Wall Lights?

Recessed Wall Lights?

Thanks Kiwi. I found the pictures on Sunshine's thread. …

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fozzy
Jan 17, 2013 8:12 am
MR2
MR2
7 January 2013

LED Downlights in the Hallway and Walk in Robe

LED Downlights in the Hallway and Walk in Robe

yeah, Shadows in the walk in are what you want to consider, especially if it has a mirror, if it does have a mirror I'd highly recommend getting some LED's with an opaque…

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MR2
Jan 07, 2013 2:38 pm
MR2
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
4 January 2013

downlights for new house

downlights for new house

Benny - did you buy from Trim Energy. If so - any comments ?

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Saint Mike
Jan 04, 2013 6:51 am
Saint Mike
Brad168321
Brad168321
23 December 2012

Architrave Switches

Architrave Switches

Hi, I am currently in the process of renovating and was hopeing for some advice regarding Architrave light switches. We are looking to update the 20yr old models…

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Brad168321
Dec 23, 2012 7:12 pm
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
6 December 2012

HELP.....looking for industrial pendant lights

HELP.....looking for industrial pendant lights

Prob very late reply,but bunnings have afew in now ::

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kerry-ann
Dec 06, 2012 6:25 pm
Georgeo
Georgeo
9 November 2012

LED Downlights and Dimmers

LED Downlights and Dimmers

Thanks think_wise, but I think the 31E2PUDM is for the clipsal 30 series and i believe I'll need the 4061E2PUDM for the saturn series is that…

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Georgeo
Nov 09, 2012 7:20 pm
akashra
akashra
15 October 2012

LED Globes E27

LED Globes E27

Does anyone know if there are any LED's they have used that are E27? Or is there any…

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akashra
Oct 15, 2012 1:24 pm
moxie
moxie
9 October 2012

Eco Light Up 18 watt pegasus downlight kit

Eco Light Up 18 watt pegasus downlight kit

Anyone used these? Just wondering how they compare to the Wattsavers? Apparently 18 watts - 1000 lumens

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moxie
Oct 09, 2012 2:29 pm
Jotegs
Jotegs
2 October 2012

changing from down light to pendant light

changing from down light to pendant light

Hi Ainslee, I'm new to this forum so you may have already come across this product that solves this exact problem you have posted check out …

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Jotegs
Oct 02, 2012 9:49 pm
think_wise
think_wise
1 October 2012

VEET - How much is it worth?

VEET - How much is it worth?

Only approved products, I say unreasonable because compared to the NSW scheme where I have seen rebates of over $100 per light (commercial) for our down light 12-15…

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think_wise
Oct 01, 2012 9:45 am
Graham B
Graham B
14 September 2012

Lighting who chooses what? Builder or Client?

Lighting who chooses what? Builder or Client?

Yes, everything that was an extra from the standard electrical plan was completed directly with the electrician though I do not know if this happens in other regions with…

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Graham B
Sep 14, 2012 8:28 pm
ItalianGlassDecor
ItalianGlassDecor
12 September 2012

Chandelier hanging over bath

Chandelier hanging over bath

Hi You can have chandeliers hanging over the bath providing they are properly insulated and designed by professionals who take this type of lighting situation / location…

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ItalianGlassDecor
Sep 12, 2012 10:05 pm
ItalianGlassDecor
JB1
JB1
6 September 2012

Retro large hanging incandescent/halogen globe

Retro large hanging incandescent/halogen globe

Thanks for that! I found a replica on eBay for about $50. 60w should be bright enough for a small WC I also saw an 4w LED version, hmmmm I could use 5 of them over the…

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JB1
Sep 06, 2012 8:05 pm
PHL
PHL
11 August 2012

Advice on Bathroom lighting

Advice on Bathroom lighting

Or perhaps 3 lights, equally spaced, and 30cm from the mirror; that way both the bath and vanity will have 2 lights, and it will not look unbalanced.

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PHL
Aug 11, 2012 10:27 pm
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
9 August 2012

Crompton Lighitng

Crompton Lighitng

I ended up purchasing from Nothern Lighting as for 1 light they were cheaper than electricalproducts.com.au. Its exactly as pictured, it does look quite nice and I'll be…

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theanonyuser
Aug 09, 2012 8:10 am
80s_abode
80s_abode
18 July 2012

Task brand led downlights

Task brand led downlights

Thanks think_wise! From the little information that I can find on the brand, it states an output of 600 lumens. Can't find anything on verification testing yet. I've…

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80s_abode
Jul 18, 2012 6:38 pm
JLD
JLD
7 July 2012

Noisy Dimmer switches

Noisy Dimmer switches

Yep the buzzing sound....won't be able to live with that! They are halogen downlights but have no idea about the transformers. I want to bring it up with the builder for…

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JLD
Jul 07, 2012 9:14 pm
offshore
offshore
4 July 2012

Post handover lighting installation - ground floor.....

Post handover lighting installation - ground floor.....

Depends on the weight of the fixtures. Basic pendants can be attached to the plaster, or they make a small hole in the ceiling to attach a hook to timber behind the…

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offshore
Jul 04, 2012 9:55 am
think_wise
think_wise
20 June 2012

LED Panel Lighting With Plasterboard Ceiling

LED Panel Lighting With Plasterboard Ceiling

If its a surface mounted product then you only will need a hole for the power. You may however want to mount the driver/transformer above the insulation in the roof to…

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think_wise
Jun 20, 2012 11:39 am
bulbian
bulbian
12 June 2012

LED Lighting for New Home (Not a retrofit)

LED Lighting for New Home (Not a retrofit)

Aeon Lighting have some good MR16 GU10s, by the way MR16s are divided into two types 5.3 and GU10, which refer to the spacing of the pins. Their lumens output is great 730…

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bulbian
Jun 12, 2012 11:04 am
Gumb03
Gumb03
31 May 2012

R80 Light Fittings- bright enough?

R80 Light Fittings- bright enough?

I'm not sure why you are not convinced by LEDs. The technology is there and they are so much better than CFLs. Light quality is far superior, not to mention CRI. They may…

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Gumb03
May 31, 2012 3:55 pm
think_wise
think_wise
24 May 2012

Carlisle HomesVIC LED Downlight Options and Cost

Carlisle HomesVIC LED Downlight Options and Cost

We have found that big builders are still opting for the cheapest solution that will comply, we have mostly seen LED gu10 bulbs being used to meet code. To get a decent…

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think_wise
May 24, 2012 8:40 am
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
6 May 2012

Downlight disadvantages - Insulation

Downlight disadvantages - Insulation

The LED downlight will pay for itself in energy savings 20 times over its life. The more you use it the quicker the return on…

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theanonyuser
May 06, 2012 7:21 pm
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
4 May 2012

Circular fluro vs standard globe (in cieling lights)

Circular fluro vs standard globe (in cieling lights)

Thanks for the information! I found that it might also look like this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-x-LARGE-SQ ... 20c130e73b If I went for the E27 globe solution :) The…

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theanonyuser
May 04, 2012 7:56 am
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theanonyuser
Apr 23, 2012 10:02 pm
greenfish
greenfish
4 April 2012

LED feature lights

LED feature lights

Hello lighting experts, I am a complete lighting loser. I have hated the lights in our current house but havne't changed them in the 11 years I've lived here due to not…

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greenfish
Apr 04, 2012 10:57 am
greenfish
auds
auds
31 March 2012

Best option for living/dining room lights - opinions please

Best option for living/dining room lights - opinions please
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OMG till I saw this thread I just thought that lights were... well.... lights. Now I have no idea what to do with my lighting system once I get my plan sorted! ::cry::

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auds
Mar 31, 2012 10:30 am
HanMelb
HanMelb
22 March 2012

What should i look for in a downlight

What should i look for in a downlight
1, 2

Awesome, how do they run? They are the brightest aren't they? Have you noticed a difference on power bills?

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HanMelb
Mar 22, 2012 11:07 am
adnrw
adnrw
22 January 2012

Double Insulated Lighting

Double Insulated Lighting

First post! I've been reading these fora for the last few months and so far they've been a great help, but I've finally got a question I can't find an answer to. I'm…

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adnrw
Jan 22, 2012 7:27 pm
MrZebra
MrZebra
22 January 2012

Help with kitchen lighting design

Help with kitchen lighting design

Yeah, sorry, I'm a total nerd! ::wornout:: Do you know which brand of LED lights you're going with?

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MrZebra
Jan 22, 2012 11:01 am

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