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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
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
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
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
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

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
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rantapawan
Jan 27, 2021 6:11 pm
rantapawan
Thylacene
Thylacene
1 November 2020

Home Automation

Home Automation
1, 2

It really depends on your budget!

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Thylacene
Nov 01, 2020 8:26 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
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
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
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 July 2019

Pendant lights & downlights to ground floor of 2 storey home

Pendant lights & downlights to ground floor of 2 storey home

Apart from the electrical side of things, the biggest hurdle you will face is how you are going to support the pendants. Usually a 100 x 50 nog is laid flat flush with the…

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Stewie D
Jul 20, 2019 2:49 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
8 May 2019

Change light

Change light

Do these two posts unscrew?

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arcadelt
May 09, 2019 12:17 am
Priyasuresh11
Priyasuresh11
15 March 2019

Lighting recommendations in Sydney

Lighting recommendations in Sydney

Go to this one , they are on Parramatta Road, near Burwood

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Priyasuresh11
Mar 15, 2019 6:52 pm
Priyasuresh11

A photo would really help as there are lots of "round '90s' style fittings" so no one will know exactly what you have. That said, if they are oyster style lights with…

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arcadelt
Aug 29, 2018 6:52 pm
fred1234
fred1234
23 April 2018

What happened to Wattsaver?

What happened to Wattsaver?

I found him. Stephen Rodda who ran Wattsaver has moved to the Sunshine Coast and has an appliance repair business. In case you're up that way, http://tech-fix.com.au/

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fred1234
Apr 23, 2018 5:08 pm

Hi Maria In echoing ms_prez above we would also really appreciate some assistance or guiding on our upcoming lighting appointment. We would like a pendant over the…

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nissy02
Apr 20, 2018 9:29 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
30 September 2017

bathroom lights

bathroom lights

Yes, wall lights on either side of the mirror. How you then light the whole room is up to you.

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arcadelt
Sep 30, 2017 11:28 pm
Southies
Southies
10 August 2017

Question about globe efficiency

Question about globe efficiency

:lol: ::kissed:: right back at ya :lol:

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Southies
Aug 10, 2017 10:03 pm
Southies
wall-e
wall-e
30 July 2017

Dimmer switch for led lights

Dimmer switch for led lights

Thanks, I requested for details about the LED and dimmer from my builder. They said they use dimmable led and compatible dimer switch and If I want to remove the dimmer…

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wall-e
Jul 30, 2017 4:56 pm
Man_Ita
Man_Ita
9 July 2017

LED down lights after construction

LED down lights after construction

My builder is charging $98 per downlight but these are halogens and not LEDs. He is charging $58 per light point. Is this what we need to enable future installation of…

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Man_Ita
Jul 09, 2017 10:54 am
Southies
Southies
10 May 2017

Changing LED light in fanlight by electrician ???

Changing LED light in fanlight by electrician ???

I wasn't given that choice I've decided NOT to buy my fanlights from Beacon - bugger that ! I'll instead be ordering from an online company for a much better price and be…

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Southies
May 10, 2017 12:56 pm
Southies
Southies
Southies
9 May 2017

Buying lighting, etc online from supplier in another state

Buying lighting, etc online from supplier in another state

hi there, we actually ordered these from a company based in Ireland Called , shipping wasn't to bad of a price and we waited couple weeks for…

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Southies
May 09, 2017 4:15 pm
Southies

hey, there are many in the market but if you want specific light that will enhance your kitchen even more than you should go for pendant lights these are perfect lights if…

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johnzo
Mar 10, 2017 10:41 am
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
9 January 2017

Wall wash lighting for stack stone screen

Wall wash lighting for stack stone screen

Option 1 is the winner. Select the 15 degree beam angle version. Buy two of them, position them end-to-end at the base of your stone wall, approximately 100-150mm out from…

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1960sModernistHome
Jan 09, 2017 5:43 pm
1960sModernistHome
GoLights
GoLights
17 October 2016

Bathroom exhaust combined with LED light

Bathroom exhaust combined with LED light

Hi There Lenarufus, Sorry to see no one has gotten back to you! Exhaust and Light kits are really common these days, some people seem to think they are not as efficient…

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GoLights
Oct 17, 2016 5:10 pm
GoLights
Crewie
Crewie
13 September 2016

Customised Wall Lights

Customised Wall Lights

Does anyone know where I could get something like this made in Australia?

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Crewie
Sep 13, 2016 7:44 pm
Houseandhorse
Houseandhorse
27 April 2016

Entrance light

Entrance light
1, 2

No I wouldn't lower it otherwise tall people will hit it. It's centred in the roof and for the entrance it would look funny if it was lined up for side doors. Haven't…

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Houseandhorse
Apr 27, 2016 8:44 pm
Houseandhorse
Grahamandsons
Grahamandsons
20 April 2016

lighting for plants

lighting for plants

Love the impact this has, sometimes it's the little details that make the biggest difference.

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Grahamandsons
Apr 20, 2016 12:16 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
11 March 2016

Which E27 globe for this light fitting ?

Which E27 globe for this light fitting ?

The one Fat Shack vintage stock are made by Mercator. Check out Mercator website. We got ours for nearly half their price from a local wholesaler. Custom knockdown…

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Leksie5000
Mar 11, 2016 1:42 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
16 February 2016

Island bench lights

Island bench lights

You can't go wrong with pendant lights aligned over a bench top! But the height and positioning needs to be right. If you visit our website at

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Leksie5000
Feb 16, 2016 5:37 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
12 February 2016

(Another) pendant light size question

(Another) pendant light size question

Yeah I know what you mean about the gut. The app isn't that useful sadly as nothing is to scale, lights are too big, but it's a bit of fun! I can imagine in a completed…

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Leksie5000
Feb 12, 2016 1:21 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
9 February 2016

Water through downlight after storm

Water through downlight after storm

Is this a new house ? If so I'd ring builder. But - I'd surely get it checked. Might just be a loose tile or some capillary action.

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Saint Mike
Feb 09, 2016 8:12 am
Saint Mike
peter1
peter1
26 December 2015

LED tube lights

LED tube lights

Turns out it's not compatible, it says on the box "not for ECG", I didn't know what that means at the time but later found out it stands for Electronic Control Gear (aka…

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peter1
Dec 26, 2015 5:48 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
22 December 2015

Lighting for island bench

Lighting for island bench

Difficult to say I would say. See a few display homes near your area and that will give you an idea. But I would not use too big for island if you are using one for…

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Leksie5000
Dec 22, 2015 6:31 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
5 December 2015

Downlights after handover

Downlights after handover

Hi I'm sure this has been done to death but I can't seem to find in a search.. Considering installing some downlights after handover but what do we need to consider…

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Leksie5000
Dec 05, 2015 6:39 am
tinkaroos
tinkaroos
2 December 2015

Need to buy LED MR16 7W philips online

Need to buy LED MR16 7W philips online

Hi All, Looking to buy 32 Philips LED 7Watt from online, can you please suggest a reliable place to buy. I was buying from ebay lately but had couple of bad experiences…

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tinkaroos
Dec 02, 2015 4:43 pm
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
2 December 2015

Extra fittings - cost

Extra fittings - cost

If you are allowed by your builder, go direct to the electrician and offer them cash for your extras. You'd be surprised how far you…

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Leksie5000
Dec 02, 2015 2:05 am
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
30 November 2015

Clipsal SILC

Clipsal SILC

I am told by Clipsal that it adds about $5,000 - $10,000 to a typical house or apartment. Personally I think it's a complete waste of money as I don't see any benefit in…

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1960sModernistHome
Nov 30, 2015 7:59 pm
1960sModernistHome
Orpheus
Orpheus
22 September 2015

LED down lights & recommended electricians - Sydney

LED down lights & recommended electricians - Sydney

Our builder electrican is charging us $130 per LED light fully installed. We plan to install around 80 lights so it's quite pricey! I should of became an electrican!

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Orpheus
Sep 23, 2015 12:26 am
Orpheus
teigs1
teigs1
14 September 2015

What is the best type of lighting ?

What is the best type of lighting ?

Thank you both for the replies, much appreciated! I think i will use downlights for accenting and not rely on them for whole room lighting (i was originally going with is…

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teigs1
Sep 14, 2015 4:50 pm
oneJohn
oneJohn
12 August 2015

8' led downlights

8' led downlights

I assume you mean 8" (inch, rather than foot). It's an interesting idea, and essentially doing the job of an oyster fitting, but recessed. There would be more glare than…

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oneJohn
Aug 12, 2015 12:38 pm
oneJohn
yvonneh
yvonneh
5 April 2015

Clear pendant lights

Clear pendant lights

I have my eye on the Pottery barn style pendant lights for the kitchen bench (semi island)…

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yvonneh
Apr 05, 2015 10:37 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
28 March 2015

Online lighting company- USA based

Online lighting company- USA based

Electrical equipment must be fitted with an Australian RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark). Unfortunately the USA has decided to run with 120v 60Hz electrical system. Most of…

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1960sModernistHome
Mar 28, 2015 9:58 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
1 March 2015

LED for general lighting and estimate on spacing?

LED for general lighting and estimate on spacing?

Yeah I've got similar ones in my hallway, 3000k. Personally I don't like cool white for residential but it comes down to personal taste. If you shop around you will be…

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1960sModernistHome
Mar 01, 2015 8:30 pm
1960sModernistHome
steely81
steely81
30 December 2014

Identify This Light

Identify This Light

Thanks that looks like them, Sh!t they are expensive :) maybe i'll have to get cheap china clones lol

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steely81
Dec 30, 2014 10:52 pm
marisa@artilux
marisa@artilux
19 November 2014

Fan lights and bedroom solutions

Fan lights and bedroom solutions

@PAB_34, You have very beautiful house. I have bi-fold doors in my new house which I'm building. Would you please advice which company did the fly…

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marisa@artilux
Nov 19, 2014 2:51 pm
PAB_34
PAB_34
17 November 2014

Lovely rustic Feature light, but where to find?

Lovely rustic Feature light, but where to find?

The image is from the Mitre 10 website http://accent.mitre10.com.au/accent-inspiration/interior/orange-palette maybe get in touch with…

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PAB_34
Nov 17, 2014 10:38 am
PAB_34
Berstan Homes
Berstan Homes
3 October 2014

outdoor lighting

outdoor lighting

There are not any significant cost differences in building in the West in comparison to any other part of Melbourne. It will depend on soil testing and engineering…

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Berstan Homes
Oct 03, 2014 1:11 pm
Berstan Homes

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