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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
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
Althom
Althom
12 March 2019

Double Fluoro Tube - one tube constantly fails

Double Fluoro Tube - one tube constantly fails

Rapid start fitting so no starters.

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Althom
Mar 12, 2019 10:31 am
Althom
Kazi
Kazi
11 October 2018

White frame or Chrome frame Downlights ?

White frame or Chrome frame Downlights ?

Chrome looks better hence it's more popular. Also a bit more expensive Building Ambassador 41 Wisdom Homes DA 17 Jan 2018, Slab 19 Mar 2018, Frame 20 Apr 2018, Bricks…

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Kazi
Oct 11, 2018 8:22 pm
Kazi
Althom
Althom
23 January 2018

Flashing LED Downlight

Flashing LED Downlight

New globe didn't help. Ended up getting a sparky to change all 4 downlights to an integral type (TAYLOR 9W CCT CHANGING LED…

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Althom
Jan 23, 2018 6:06 pm
Althom
Dani_J
Dani_J
21 June 2017

Pendant Light Help

Pendant Light Help

Hi, We have just built a house, and I have the same issue to choose the pendant light over the kitchen... But I am obsessed with this boutique online store they have good…

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Dani_J
Jun 21, 2017 10:40 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
20 May 2017

Can dimmers be retro fitted?

Can dimmers be retro fitted?

That is just not true. There are all in one button and dimmers available that you can use on a one to one swap. They are expensive, but you would have to pay for rotary…

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arcadelt
May 20, 2017 12:31 pm
housebythewater
housebythewater
30 June 2016

Pendant light diameter? Getting the scale right.

Pendant light diameter? Getting the scale right.

Ooh. That ceiling height is a bit tricky. If you are feeling brave, I think two pendants hung at different heights would look great, especially if they were hung off…

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housebythewater
Jun 30, 2016 10:53 pm
housebythewater
Flowersinthegarden
Flowersinthegarden
11 April 2016

How many lights ?

How many lights ?

It really depends on the kind of lighting you are using. If you use led ceiling lights. We recommend using a 15w 6 inch fitting for every 7.5sqm. If you are using…

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Flowersinthegarden
Apr 11, 2016 11:15 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
15 January 2016

LED and switches

LED and switches

One other tip along with the dimmer flicker device , we had all of ours plugged - not wired - in. If one goes you can just unplug and replace (under warranty). They…

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Saint Mike
Jan 15, 2016 7:47 am
Saint Mike
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
14 January 2016

Do I have to pay for a lighting design?

Do I have to pay for a lighting design?

We do lighting designs for USD $ 10 Check out http://www.lumentrade.com for latest lighting models. We are an online lighting portal for all types of Lighting

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1960sModernistHome
Jan 14, 2016 7:03 am
1960sModernistHome

Check out http://www.lumentrade.com for latest lighting models. We are an online lighting portal for all types of Lighting

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Purplenetti
Dec 07, 2015 10:49 am
Purplenetti
Althom
Althom
24 October 2015

Retrofit LED Globes for Ceiling Fan Lights?

Retrofit LED Globes for Ceiling Fan Lights?

Have fitted these now. Lighting from two off 6.8W LED globes is as good as was previously achieved with 2 off 15W CFL's although we have moved from warm white to cool…

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Althom
Oct 24, 2015 11:23 am
Althom
icywater
icywater
8 October 2015

LED Downlights Perth Recommendations?

LED Downlights Perth Recommendations?

Sorry for crashing the thread. I don't want to double create the post. We are also looking for an electrician to supply and install for us in…

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icywater
Oct 08, 2015 10:08 am
icywater
icywater
icywater
3 September 2015

My house light plans

My house light plans

I bought them from ebay.

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icywater
Sep 03, 2015 10:13 am
icywater
Leksie5000
Leksie5000
6 August 2015

Help with down light plan

Help with down light plan
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Hey Beazley! We have the light fittings already (brought them online) but our house is not at handover yet so the lights aren't…

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Leksie5000
Aug 06, 2015 3:03 am
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
24 July 2015

Downlights

Downlights

You may have a look at LightOnline to find better options,

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1960sModernistHome
Jul 24, 2015 7:07 am
1960sModernistHome
trixee
trixee
23 July 2015

Premium Ruby downlights

Premium Ruby downlights

Star lights are basically low wattage downlights: http://premiumlighting.com.au/product/d ... starlight/ We bought some of the Ruby lights to test them out with our…

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trixee
Jul 24, 2015 12:24 am
trixee
icywater
icywater
16 July 2015

good online light shops

good online light shops

The best one to go with is , It is secured with a high end Security…

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icywater
Jul 16, 2015 3:44 am
icywater

Connecting 4 LED downlights to one power plug

Connecting 4 LED downlights to one power plug

If it's all plug-in then there's no regulation standing in your way. Although in my opinion it is poor practice and could be a fire hazard. I would always recommend any…

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1960sModernistHome
May 20, 2015 11:11 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
21 April 2015

Feedback on new home lighting design

Feedback on new home lighting design
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After all I have said, I do agree with that! It's your house at the end of the day

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1960sModernistHome
Apr 21, 2015 8:24 pm
1960sModernistHome
GoLights
GoLights
9 April 2015

Thoughts on which Light for my Dining Area

Thoughts on which Light for my Dining Area

Some great choices there! make sure to check out all suppliers and replicas!

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GoLights
Apr 09, 2015 4:09 pm
GoLights
sparky_JsP
sparky_JsP
5 April 2015

First floor lighting conundrum

First floor lighting conundrum

G'day Goldy740 Can send me your plans and I will be able to help I am a Electrical contractor on Perth cheers

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sparky_JsP
Apr 06, 2015 12:47 am
sparky_JsP
GoLights
GoLights
31 March 2015

Lighting above stacked stone feature wall

Lighting above stacked stone feature wall

Hi Again, I didn't realise you had a concrete slab in your earlier post. Is the builder installing a drop/false ceiling? or is it exposed concrete? You will be limited to…

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GoLights
Mar 31, 2015 4:10 pm
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
31 March 2015

lighting plan, any thoughts?

lighting plan, any thoughts?

Hi, Seems like you have most areas covered, except for the dining area. I would follow the aesthetic lines of the lighting plan. basically you have 4x lights in the…

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GoLights
Mar 31, 2015 3:06 pm
GoLights
jcresey
jcresey
20 January 2015

LED downlights

LED downlights

Not 100% to be honest! I don't know too much about them... We are planning on down lights with dimmers in the master and theater and down lights through the rest of the…

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jcresey
Jan 20, 2015 10:48 am
jcresey
justlearning
justlearning
26 December 2014

Loomi LED Downlight

Loomi LED Downlight

I read the same re insulation but then read a review that said warranty was void if covered. http://www.ledbenchmark.com/display.php ... +Downlight

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justlearning
Dec 26, 2014 5:27 pm
justlearning
Lhommequifrappe
Lhommequifrappe
22 December 2014

LED Lights

LED Lights

Yes, I totally agree with this. Rather go for shops that specialise or maybe even…

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Lhommequifrappe
Dec 22, 2014 1:26 am
trayracer
trayracer
23 November 2014

LED downlights

LED downlights

Switchplates are relatively cheap. When you come to specifying electricals, we provisioned wiring for extra downlights, but in the end, I managed to contact the builder's…

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trayracer
Nov 23, 2014 1:27 am

Could anyone tell me what lights these are? I've been searching the internet but could not find and information on them. Thank…

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Hootie
Nov 15, 2014 11:34 pm
Hootie
Bubble
Bubble
26 September 2014

advice on a particular Bocci light

advice on a particular Bocci light

I am using this in the staircase void. I have seen it in person and The glass is thick. Gorgeous light. Unless someone is going to bang them together I doubt they will break.

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Bubble
Sep 26, 2014 8:26 pm
jsoetandi
jsoetandi
19 September 2014

LED downlights

LED downlights

If you are doing downlights yourself.. probably worth buying the LEDs from electrical whole-seller as it can turn out to be cheaper when bought in batches compared to…

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jsoetandi
Sep 19, 2014 4:43 pm
jsoetandi
paulw11
paulw11
18 September 2014

Another LED question! Replaceable bulbs or not??

Another LED question! Replaceable bulbs or not??

I put about 30 LED down lights in about 2 1/2 years ago. I have had 4 failures - all transformers. The first 2 were replaced under warranty. The last two I bought…

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paulw11
Sep 18, 2014 6:15 pm
auds
auds
16 September 2014

living and dining room lights

living and dining room lights

do these need to match? I am having the bocci lighting in the dining and kitchen (pendants over island bench)…

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auds
Sep 16, 2014 10:45 am
joannek
joannek
15 July 2014

couple of questions - advice needed.

couple of questions - advice needed.

I would just make sure they have a common theme. It might be shape, colour or the material. A friend of mine did different pendants but all in a hammered copper. Looked awesome.

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joannek
Jul 15, 2014 11:59 pm
Forg
Forg
6 June 2014

ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS?

ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS?
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Maybe you can check with , they are gladly helping you out

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Forg
Jun 06, 2014 3:39 pm
toddzilla
toddzilla
30 April 2014

Dimmable push-button switches and multi-way switching

Dimmable push-button switches and multi-way switching

i picked out my styles by playing with them at homebase in subiaco, have you been there. i am the type of person who likes to touch feel hold first and at least i know…

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toddzilla
May 01, 2014 12:55 am
GoLights
GoLights
23 March 2014

Kitchen and dining lights, will these match?

Kitchen and dining lights, will these match?

Skylights are great, but pointless at night. Lighting up…

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GoLights
Mar 23, 2014 6:07 pm
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
8 January 2014

Kitchen LEDs

Kitchen LEDs

Hi Mark, Being an electrician for over 15 years, I have seen many kitchens with fluorescent tubes, but would have to say, that its quite "dated" Although there are new…

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GoLights
Jan 08, 2014 4:54 pm
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
8 January 2014

ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS?

ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS?

LED downlights are designed to dissipate heat (if any) evenly through the attached or built in Heat Sink, and therefore do not pose a problem when positioned close to…

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GoLights
Jan 08, 2014 3:42 pm
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
8 January 2014

Brightgreen D900 CUBE 90°x30° Beam

Brightgreen D900 CUBE 90°x30° Beam

Hi, We've had a few customers install these in there kitchen, and are happy with the result, although weren't happy with the price. There are several other models, that…

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GoLights
Jan 08, 2014 1:40 pm
GoLights
GoLights
GoLights
6 January 2014

Recessed feature niche - how to install lights

Recessed feature niche - how to install lights

Hi, there are a couple of ways this can be done, and your builder would have a better idea, because he would have had to plan it prior to the construction. The first…

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GoLights
Jan 06, 2014 3:47 pm
GoLights
sazzy91
sazzy91
22 July 2013

Floor & Stair downlights

Floor & Stair downlights

Thanks for that we are trying to achieve something like the attached pics http://m1356.photobucket.com/albumview/ ... 2&newest=1 http://m1356.photobucket.com/albumview/…

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sazzy91
Jul 22, 2013 10:34 pm
Serialbuilder
Serialbuilder
11 July 2013

Incandescent & halogen downlights??

Incandescent & halogen downlights??
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Yes wee little downlights haha. Postage alone puts me off sending them back, it's cost a small fortune. It will be alright, will post photos as soon as they are up.

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Serialbuilder
Jul 11, 2013 4:25 pm
Serialbuilder
GoLights
GoLights
18 May 2013

Cougar Lighting CFL's

Cougar Lighting CFL's

Something definitely isn't right if they are blowing every few weeks. 13W CFL globes at the lower price point ($7-8) are rated for 5000 hours and perform extremely well…

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GoLights
May 18, 2013 9:35 pm
GoLights
Super Nes
Super Nes
8 May 2013

Recomendations for lighting - Perth

Recomendations for lighting - Perth

keen to know as well. i have installed clipsal 413 all over, so all a sparky would have to do it put downlight in…

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Super Nes
May 08, 2013 1:56 am
Althom
Althom
29 March 2013

LED Globes in a Track Light?????????????????

LED Globes in a Track Light?????????????????

We've got a track light in our kitchen. You know the ones with mini spotlights on a bar. Currently fitted with 11W GU10 CFL's as that's what it came with. I'm looking to…

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Althom
Mar 29, 2013 8:40 pm
Althom
Mandy67
Mandy67
14 March 2013

Lighting Types

Lighting Types

Hi lenarufus, I was talking about lights that are flush with the ceiling, not sure of the exact name, but as treeseachanger says, I think it's the fact that there's a hole…

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Mandy67
Mar 14, 2013 9:53 am
think_wise
think_wise
7 March 2013

Buying Downlights Online - Halogen/CFL/LED

Buying Downlights Online - Halogen/CFL/LED
1, 2

I should have said external driver. I was under the impression that GU10 - 240VAC and MR16 - 24VDC. I'm thinking more along the lines of…

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think_wise
Mar 07, 2013 9:49 am
Jemathonical
Jemathonical
6 March 2013

Lights for outside?

Lights for outside?

Is it only a small space? I would think that a floodlight is overkill unless you are…

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Jemathonical
Mar 06, 2013 5:06 pm
Jemathonical

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