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edscl
edscl
8 January 2012

Lamps from USA converted in Melbourne?

Lamps from USA converted in Melbourne?

Have you called an electrician, they probably could do it very easily

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edscl
Jan 08, 2012 12:06 am
edscl
S_Loke
S_Loke
7 December 2011

Slight delay for LED downlight to turn on

Slight delay for LED downlight to turn on

yeah. it's about half a second delay. The strange thing is that the switch is connected to 4 led downlights (exactly the same) but only one of them has the slight delay.

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S_Loke
Dec 07, 2011 3:31 pm
SimonArchibald
SimonArchibald
4 December 2011

Kitchen Pendant Lights - additional support needed?

Kitchen Pendant Lights - additional support needed?

Our thread has photos of our kitchen with 3 pendant lights installed over our island bench. Builder didn't need any additional support as the fittings are usually not very…

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SimonArchibald
Dec 04, 2011 6:22 pm
SimonArchibald
think_wise
think_wise
21 October 2011

Ambient Lighting under bathroom vanity

Ambient Lighting under bathroom vanity

You should be able to get an even affect with LED strip, the strip needs to be using 3528, 3020 chips or a lens to achieve this. As a rule of thumb for…

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think_wise
Oct 21, 2011 12:11 pm
Bindi77
Bindi77
2 October 2011

Vanity lights above mirror

Vanity lights above mirror

Hi suh, thanks for the pics we ended up ordered some cougar lights called carlisle they are fluorescent ones with some style and modern look. They are gonna cost a bit…

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Bindi77
Oct 02, 2011 5:58 pm
Tyriall
Tyriall
11 September 2011

Lighting Questions Galore...Not really only 1 or 2 :D

Lighting Questions Galore...Not really only 1 or 2 :D

Does any one know of a Electrician/Air Conditioner installer in melbourne? The guys who came and did our main Air con units are not responding to my calls so im on the…

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Tyriall
Sep 11, 2011 4:14 pm
MuranoArtGlass
MuranoArtGlass
20 August 2011

Can I buy my lights from overseas?

Can I buy my lights from overseas?

Hi Audicieux Yes, of course you can purchase your lighting from Overseas and have it installed in your new home, you just have to ensure that the lights are UL approved…

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MuranoArtGlass
Aug 20, 2011 9:02 am
sceen7
sceen7
27 July 2011

Cipsal Saturn intermediate switch mechanism

Cipsal Saturn intermediate switch mechanism

I have a couple that are on dual switches in different locations and they haven't put in an intermediate switch, just normal…

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sceen7
Jul 27, 2011 11:01 pm
paulw11
paulw11
14 July 2011

Changing Batten light fittings to LED

Changing Batten light fittings to LED

Hi It will depend on where the batten fitting has been installed. If it is attached to a roof truss then you can't put the downlight in the same place because you will…

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paulw11
Jul 14, 2011 11:00 pm
gbtsec
gbtsec
4 July 2011

Zodiac CFL downlights at Bunnings.

Zodiac CFL downlights at Bunnings.

I'm an electrician everything at bunnings at a cheap price is SHIT eg u can get a 4 gang gpo from bunnings for 20 but I get clipsal for 40 from the wholesaler. I havnt…

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gbtsec
Jul 04, 2011 12:13 pm
paulw11
paulw11
2 July 2011

CFL Jupiter Downlights by Brilliant

CFL Jupiter Downlights by Brilliant

Hi I have used these and found them quite good. There are quite a few lights available in this style - with the lamp mounted sideways. This seems to give better light…

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paulw11
Jul 02, 2011 5:40 pm
kazza
kazza
29 May 2011

Loving this light!!!!

Loving this light!!!!

I love this light too. Has anyone purchased one, just wondering how bright it is. Photos installed would be great :)

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kazza
May 29, 2011 10:17 am
kazza
bashworth
bashworth
23 May 2011

Confused. Batten or Junction Box

Confused. Batten or Junction Box

What I did is have a junction box in the roof space with a cable through the wall terminated in the position for the bunker light.

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bashworth
May 23, 2011 5:21 pm
bashworth
buildingwest
buildingwest
5 May 2011

Question about downlight choices with builder

Question about downlight choices with builder

Not sure where you are building. But you may want to ask your builder if these lighting changes will affect you and…

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buildingwest
May 05, 2011 8:52 pm
Lex
Lex
24 April 2011

Battens replaced by downlights after handover (doublestorey)

Battens replaced by downlights after handover (doublestorey)

What about this downlight? It has a small transformer.…

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Lex
Apr 24, 2011 8:34 pm
Lex
LEDenthusiast
LEDenthusiast
29 March 2011

Lighting Options - Told Halogen downlights not available?

Lighting Options - Told Halogen downlights not available?

If anyone is in Melbourne (Bundoora) I have a dark room that I am happy to show the D900 in the roof.

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LEDenthusiast
Mar 29, 2011 9:14 am
kyton
kyton
10 March 2011

Wall lights - now or later?

Wall lights - now or later?

The only problem with leaving it until later is to get the wiring down the walls inside the timber framing. It can be done - but an eleco may charge you more as he has to…

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kyton
Mar 10, 2011 2:36 pm
kyton
donnam
donnam
2 March 2011

led downlights, covers and insulation questions

led downlights, covers and insulation questions

Thanks for that will start looking into them.

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donnam
Mar 02, 2011 9:03 pm
paulw11
paulw11
18 February 2011

Kitchen lighting for over island bench

Kitchen lighting for over island bench

Hi, Have a look at the Ikea Sanda range - They have modular track sections that plug together and a flexible connector that allows angles between…

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paulw11
Feb 18, 2011 6:23 am

Our extension plans have us building a 7.4m x 4.6m kitchen/living room on the back of the house with cathedral ceilings. We want pendants down over the kitchen island and…

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mswilmot
Feb 16, 2011 2:40 pm
ESB
ESB
2 February 2011

CFL downlights and insulation

CFL downlights and insulation

I asked (again) if these lights required a heat shield the other day and was informed no they aren't required as these lights don't generate the heat like the non-energy…

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ESB
Feb 02, 2011 8:37 pm
ESB
Victoria_g06
Victoria_g06
22 January 2011

Life span of a pendant light transformer?

Life span of a pendant light transformer?

Should last a while with no dramas. One of the biggest killers of transformers is heat, ensure you have a good airflow around the…

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Victoria_g06
Jan 22, 2011 8:30 pm
Victoria_g06
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
19 January 2011

New range from Clipsal!

New range from Clipsal!
1 ... 4, 5, 6

Does anyone have these in Black Esspresso?

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blueblueblue
Jan 19, 2011 3:47 pm
discosrule
discosrule
17 January 2011

CFL Track Lighting

CFL Track Lighting

Just wondering if you can get CFL track lighting ?

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discosrule
Jan 17, 2011 2:41 pm
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selina2106
Jan 11, 2011 4:13 pm
LEDenthusiast
LEDenthusiast
11 January 2011

Downlights

Downlights

Hi Abraham, What type of connection does the current globe use?

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LEDenthusiast
Jan 11, 2011 9:46 am
terry&fi
terry&fi
6 December 2010

DIY light fitting

DIY light fitting

Hi.... Yes, what everyone else said. We are building the Clarendon Ballina 43 atm and we want to put ALOT of lighting in our new home but the prices are sooooo…

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terry&fi
Dec 06, 2010 3:20 pm
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Richo
Nov 09, 2010 2:50 pm
Richo
suh
suh
24 October 2010

White or stainless steel coloured down lights?

White or stainless steel coloured down lights?

We went SS and I actually like that they stand out, but aren't in your face and they match other SS looking bits we have.

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suh
Oct 24, 2010 6:49 pm
suh
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
22 October 2010

Lighting stores?

Lighting stores?

Please post in the correct forum. It helps you and us. Thread moved.

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TheGardenWhisperer
Oct 22, 2010 10:10 am
TheGardenWhisperer
Jazzy4
Jazzy4
4 October 2010

Blue led in home theater

Blue led in home theater

Hey guys i got the following image from another forum. Im doing research as to how i can get the same lighting effect . my builder is putting in a batten light but once…

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Jazzy4
Oct 04, 2010 6:45 pm
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
29 September 2010

Downlights - risk of fire?

Downlights - risk of fire?

Good to just to keep out the crap that blows in from the roof through the gaps let alone make things safer :)

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TheGardenWhisperer
Sep 29, 2010 1:16 am
TheGardenWhisperer
zeitgeber
zeitgeber
28 August 2010

I really want downlights BUT...

I really want downlights BUT...

Use ceramic pots to cover downlights. See viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2770&start=20 Also, some LED downlights products claim to be zero fire risk and only require 20mm clearance.

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zeitgeber
Aug 28, 2010 11:07 pm
zeitgeber
fanman
fanman
27 July 2010

DIY Suspension Kit help!

DIY Suspension Kit help!

Hi PacmanOz, No easy answer to your question. 1. Correct method - the wires would need to be cut (by a qualified electrician) and rejoined to the lampholder. 2. Dodgy…

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fanman
Jul 27, 2010 10:56 am
MICA
MICA
25 August 2009

Dimmer switch question

Dimmer switch question

Hi there Bam, What you are trying to achieve is very possible. But there is one thing that you need to keep in mind, and that's, all dimmers have a VA rating. This…

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MICA
Aug 25, 2009 12:37 am
MICA
MICA
MICA
26 July 2009

electrical/lighting plan help!

electrical/lighting plan help!

Hi all, Under cupboard lights are so simple to install, and have that simple but extrodinary effect. There are 2 ways to instal them: 1- Have a false concelled…

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MICA
Jul 26, 2009 12:12 am
MICA
Macy
Macy
13 June 2009

Quick Question about DIMMER SWITCHES

Quick Question about DIMMER SWITCHES

Our dimmers have the knob to adjust the light and the on/off switch. (Just an aside in case you don't know, dimmers require compatible cfl's.)

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Macy
Jun 13, 2009 10:06 pm
Steveo
Steveo
12 June 2009

New Sharp LED

New Sharp LED

The post was from a US site, so not sure. I am going to try Sharp and find out when and $$'s

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Steveo
Jun 12, 2009 11:01 am
Steveo
fruitty
fruitty
21 April 2009

security sensor location to maximise coverage

security sensor location to maximise coverage

The cost isn't just the unit but the cabling to the unit as well. To retro fit one would be $250+ . For the portico, you could get a PDL…

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fruitty
Apr 21, 2009 8:41 pm
fruitty
mattwalker
mattwalker
21 April 2009

Bed lights switch location

Bed lights switch location
1, 2

TDG, We recently had one installed in the theatre room at work and after just 3 weeks it gave up. I am told (and I see a fair amount of electricians in my shop) that…

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mattwalker
Apr 21, 2009 8:34 pm
mattwalker
fitnhealthy
fitnhealthy
25 February 2009

DIY feature lighting

DIY feature lighting

This is a fantastic idea and I think I will consider pendants for my kitchen. Do you think it would look funny having pendant lights (2) that were just kinda in the…

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fitnhealthy
Feb 25, 2009 1:42 pm
Judie
Judie
28 November 2008

Garden/Outdoor Lights

Garden/Outdoor Lights

Thanks BL Steve. I may just get my DH to pick out the outdoor lights now because of the discount (our site has just been excavated, so it's early). Judie

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Judie
Nov 28, 2008 10:00 pm
Judie
acm2269
acm2269
16 November 2008

New Exterior Light Range

New Exterior Light Range

Hi Hannah, hmmm well all i can say is they looked good but didnt perform as well as i thought they would. The lights didnt give enough throw…

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acm2269
Nov 16, 2008 12:16 pm
acm2269
donuts
donuts
19 August 2008

Lights that sense your there .... spooky!!!

Lights that sense your there .... spooky!!!

Ummm I have tiles... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That'll teach me to use…

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donuts
Aug 19, 2008 5:22 pm
donuts
MICA
MICA
29 April 2008

My Bargain Buy

My Bargain Buy
1, 2

Hey there Guys, I just had a look at your posted comments, and i must admit, the price you paid is only a fraction of the WHOLESALE price! Well done!

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MICA
Apr 29, 2008 11:27 am
MICA
mattwalker
mattwalker
1 April 2008

12v light & transformer connection

12v light & transformer connection

The JB's would be wired to a switch inside the house??? If you change where they run how will they be switched?

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2001
mattwalker
Apr 01, 2008 12:55 pm
mattwalker
Adrian B
Adrian B
8 June 2006

Solar Powered Blue Lights

Solar Powered Blue Lights

Try Hardware House, they had some a while ago. Adrian B

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Adrian B
Jun 08, 2006 12:16 pm
Adrian B

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