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rantapawan
rantapawan
28 February 2020

Online Lighting Places- sites & info not general discussion.

Online Lighting Places- sites & info not general discussion.
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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
Ostrich36
Ostrich36
3 March

Cost to pre wire home for smart home system with builder

Cost to pre wire home for smart home system with builder

We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we…

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Ostrich36
Mar 03, 2024 3:43 pm
Glory
Glory
4 February

Need feedback on coastal style lounge room lighting option

Need feedback on coastal style lounge room lighting option

I want your lounge to fit the beach, especially with your colour theme. The white metal oyster LED lights sound like they could work for that. It's about what you like and…

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Glory
Feb 04, 2024 2:59 am
Glory
chatterbox
chatterbox
17 January

Raked Ceiling Downlights

Raked Ceiling Downlights

yes we do have these - havent got around to advertising them lol. I can do some pictures and send them through. Not sure if you can post an email address here, or maybe…

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chatterbox
Jan 17, 2024 5:42 pm
ownerinproblem
ownerinproblem
15 January

Hall Way Lighting Suggestion

Hall Way Lighting Suggestion

I have a really long hallway which is 1100mm W x 11500mm L I would appreciate if anyone can give suggestions to light it up with Linear LED lights that goes from wall to…

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ownerinproblem
Jan 15, 2024 10:46 am
paul_di
paul_di
1 September 2023

Moving a chandelier after it has been mounted

Moving a chandelier after it has been mounted

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding moving a chandelier after it has been mounted. The chandelier in question is quite large, measuring 4 meters…

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paul_di
Sep 01, 2023 10:59 pm
Stevo30
Stevo30
6 July 2023

Holman deck lights

Holman deck lights

So I'm just reading up on this ecosystem of lights. I'm planning on putting deck lights along the outside edge of a large deck. Will need about 3 packs (18 lights) plus…

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Stevo30
Jul 06, 2023 7:43 pm

Hi, We have warm light throughout our house and it sort of makes are already dark stained floor more darker. We always wanted a lighter colourwd flooring but it turned…

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foxdie
Apr 22, 2023 8:12 pm
Ardo
Ardo
16 March 2023

Ceiling Fan Light

Ceiling Fan Light

I guess if you had just the one light you could add task lighting. Ie desk light, bedside for reading, strip lights in cupboard etc. One thing I hated with the down lights…

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Ardo
Mar 16, 2023 7:58 pm

Hi all, I just installed the pendant for staircase but it look like quit small for the space. Is it a good idea to change the shade bigger or buy something else? I need…

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vov
Dec 02, 2022 10:20 am
rantapawan
rantapawan
4 October 2022

LED lights in shower niches

LED lights in shower niches

Shower lighting can be a great way to enhance the ambiance and functionality of your bathroom. It is especially important when it comes to shower niches, as they often…

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rantapawan
Oct 04, 2022 11:04 pm
rantapawan
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
Samanthan
Samanthan
2 August 2022

Decklight issue

Decklight issue

My decklight are not sitting properly on the holes and I requested the electrician to fix but he kept telling me it is becoz of stones. (I have filled some sharp stones…

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Samanthan
Aug 02, 2022 6:10 pm

So I added some thick timber and spread the weight support to the top of the ijoists, and s rewed the frame into those with 10g x 75mm wood screws. It's all up now!

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Sparkyf
Jul 12, 2022 9:55 am
Sparkyf
Noname
Noname
7 July 2022

RGBW or Tunable White Downlights

RGBW or Tunable White Downlights

OP was 3 years ago by a user whos never logged back on since. dont hold your breath.

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Noname
Jul 07, 2022 1:49 pm
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joshrog
Mar 22, 2022 4:59 am
Kippers01
Kippers01
2 March 2022

Help removing bulb from pendant light

Help removing bulb from pendant light

Does it actually have bulbs? If fixture is less than 10 years old it may be contain integrated LED modules - difficult to source and replace.

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Kippers01
Mar 02, 2022 1:48 pm

So still able to screw to joists with formply or cut holes for noggins?

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Sparkyf
Mar 02, 2022 11:28 am
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
2 March 2022

Foyer Pendant Size?

Foyer Pendant Size?

Ideally something that doesn't come down too far, but far enough to be seen when you step inside. Maybe 3 to 3.5M? Have a look at some display houses online, and see what…

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Sparkyf
Mar 02, 2022 11:03 am
Sparkyf
ItalianGal
ItalianGal
9 October 2021

Warm or Cool LED lights ?

Warm or Cool LED lights ?

Ebay,. or a website called AliExpress.com or lightinthebox.com :) cheap as chips!

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ItalianGal
Oct 09, 2021 7:06 am
ItalianGal
KateBrooks
KateBrooks
10 September 2021

Hoping for some help with pendant placing

Hoping for some help with pendant placing

How long is your island? I would prefer to have a light over the sink to help see what I'm doing and the other can be spaced centred to the rest of the island.

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KateBrooks
Sep 10, 2021 8:49 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
28 August 2021

Relocating thermostat above light switch

Relocating thermostat above light switch

Should do, but turn the power off anyway when you are drilling/cutting in that area. You should do significant research on that. Nest Thermostats are not available in…

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arcadelt
Aug 28, 2021 10:30 am
rantapawan
rantapawan
20 July 2021

Good brand of downlights

Good brand of downlights

Luna downlights from Emerald are great. Do check government rebates on lighting before .

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rantapawan
Jul 20, 2021 10:39 pm
rantapawan
Budapest
Budapest
3 July 2021

LED Downlights and Dimmers - My Experience

LED Downlights and Dimmers - My Experience

Hi all, my question is kind of related and didnt want to start another thread. I am looking at lighting layout for our new build. In the living and dining we would like…

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Budapest
Jul 03, 2021 5:20 pm
annamcq123
annamcq123
20 May 2021

Light Fitting

Light Fitting

It seems to me that this device consumes a lot of power.

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annamcq123
May 20, 2021 8:52 pm
ElizabethMan
ElizabethMan
25 April 2021

LED downlights 70mm vs 90mm

LED downlights 70mm vs 90mm

I love your idea for the living room. It would be nice to have a calmer and whiter light over the work surface and warmer over the lounge space. This is how I did it in my…

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ElizabethMan
Apr 25, 2021 5:19 am
icat2000
icat2000
27 February 2021

Lighting shop suggestions for Pendant, Island & Chandlelier

Lighting shop suggestions for Pendant, Island & Chandlelier

When we were looking for lights for our house we were driving down to see family and we came across a nice lighting store in Oakleigh. Home of Lights they were called.…

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icat2000
Feb 27, 2021 9:41 am
icat2000

You have a similar façade to us. We did up/down lights on the posts, a downlight at the front door and a spotlight (same design as the up/down light) over the driveway. …

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bestspecials
Feb 25, 2021 11:48 am
bestspecials
bym007
bym007
27 January 2021

Pergola Lighting Ideas

Pergola Lighting Ideas

Hi, First home owner here, fishing for outdoor lighting ideas. We are getting our pergola done shortly, and look forward to many evenings sitting outdoors. One thing I…

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bym007
Jan 27, 2021 10:08 pm
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rantapawan
Jan 27, 2021 6:11 pm
rantapawan
Leafbusters
Leafbusters
26 December 2020

Xmas lights can damage Gutter Guards

Xmas lights can damage Gutter Guards

Xmas lights look great, but in this article we discuss how they can actually damage your gutters. Of course this can be avoided by hanging them elsewhere.

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Leafbusters
Dec 26, 2020 8:56 pm
Leafbusters
alexp79
alexp79
3 November 2020

Bathroom downlight over sink or bench

Bathroom downlight over sink or bench

It will be, yes. Ideally, there should be either light bar placed on the wall right above your mirror or a pair of vertical lights placed at the left and right sides of…

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alexp79
Nov 03, 2020 1:27 am
Thylacene
Thylacene
1 November 2020

Home Automation

Home Automation
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It really depends on your budget!

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Thylacene
Nov 01, 2020 8:26 pm
alexp79
alexp79
27 October 2020

Our light is not what we’ve expected

Our light is not what we’ve expected

ah, my bad. Yes, in that case it is doable from the roof side.

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alexp79
Oct 27, 2020 2:48 pm
Babybaby82
Babybaby82
16 September 2020

Staggered pendant lights

Staggered pendant lights

Hi all I’m wondering has anyone got staggered octo pendant lights over there island bench and would you have photos your happy to share ? Much appreciated

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Babybaby82
Sep 16, 2020 11:28 am
lethal42
lethal42
23 August 2020

Car emergency Lead-Light

Car emergency Lead-Light

Hi, I have one of the above, that would be 20-30 years old, perhaps a bit more. It hasnt seen much use. I am mindful that whilst I am needing to use it (due to the lack…

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lethal42
Aug 23, 2020 5:59 pm
the_doesnotexist
the_doesnotexist
21 August 2020

Budget for lighting - post handover

Budget for lighting - post handover

Hi all, I’m planning to get the builder to do standard batten lights/minimal downlights and a sparky to come in post handover to do the remainder for a 3x2. As such,…

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the_doesnotexist
Aug 21, 2020 3:05 pm
clintonallen23
clintonallen23
26 July 2020

Decent CRI B22/E27 Bulbs in 4000K?

Decent CRI B22/E27 Bulbs in 4000K?

Hi all, We recently replaced our old downlights running at 4000K which provide a beautiful crisp light (Citizen LED chips). The rest of the house is running quite old…

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clintonallen23
Jul 26, 2020 2:00 pm
Thylacene
Thylacene
23 June 2020

Infrared patio heaters

Infrared patio heaters

Looking to fit one or two of these on our new build. 10 degree ceiling pitch, 2.7m ceiling height at fitment point. Appreciate recommendations or otherwise. Circuit…

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Thylacene
Jun 23, 2020 9:36 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
6 June 2020

What are these lights?

What are these lights?

Not sure exactly what those lights are, but any number of smart lights can do that for you.

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arcadelt
Jun 06, 2020 11:49 am
IamSAM
IamSAM
21 May 2020

Ask a lighting design engineer - general Q&A

Ask a lighting design engineer - general Q&A
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Plusrite helps residential and mainly commercial property with…

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IamSAM
May 21, 2020 4:53 pm
IamSAM
Norfolk
Norfolk
11 May 2020

Downlights

Downlights
1, 2, 3, 4

2700K is the old warm yellow 60W incandescent light colour. 3000K is light delivered by halogen incandescent bulbs which burn a bit whiter and hotter, and slightly more…

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Norfolk
May 11, 2020 5:34 pm
Benjamin A
Benjamin A
2 May 2020

Entrance void lighting - share yours / help!?

Entrance void lighting - share yours / help!?

Hi Benjamin here, I agree Lighting is just great, but complicated to get it perfect, but I always use photo realistic renderings where the lighting are real world…

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Benjamin A
May 02, 2020 10:59 am
rantapawan
rantapawan
17 April 2020

LED floodlight - which would be better quality?

LED floodlight - which would be better quality?

Wow thank you for the tips, now I know what I need to buy.

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rantapawan
Apr 17, 2020 4:30 am
rantapawan
Southies
Southies
22 March 2020

Solar Tube Installation

Solar Tube Installation

Can members point me in the right direction, please ? I need a solar tube installed but who do i approach to get a quote ? 1) solar tube company 2) roofer 3) builder 4)…

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Southies
Mar 22, 2020 7:24 pm
Southies
psdillon
psdillon
12 March 2020

Builder installed downlights that are too dim

Builder installed downlights that are too dim

I bought a light meter and measured. The kitchen, which is the most problematic area is only getting 37 lumens on a bench with high cupboards, and 144 lumens on island…

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psdillon
Mar 12, 2020 12:56 pm
daveb21
daveb21
30 January 2020

Smart Lighting Design - Suggestions / Consultants

Smart Lighting Design - Suggestions / Consultants

Finally got a chance to have a look at the Conbee and Z-Stick devices. Have to say the Conbee especially is pretty cool. Whilst I've got 3 or 4 Raspberry Pi's sitting…

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daveb21
Jan 30, 2020 10:55 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
15 January 2020

Branch lights help needed

Branch lights help needed

Try an electrical shop like AWM or Middy’s, Exel etc if you are looking for globes

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Gaudi
Jan 15, 2020 11:47 pm
Possums
Possums
28 December 2019

Kitchen LED downlights Help

Kitchen LED downlights Help

If semi-open kitchens with pendant kitchen,you can use main lighting to serve as overall lighting, with special type lamps installed under the pendant kitchen using…

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Possums
Dec 28, 2019 12:23 pm

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