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tobytot
tobytot
28 August 2017

led drivers

led drivers

thanks for the reply

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tobytot
Aug 28, 2017 5:52 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
g33kerb0t
g33kerb0t
23 June 2017

Positioning of two pendants about island bench

Positioning of two pendants about island bench

If it was up to me i would use 3 pendants as 2 spotlights might not be wide enough to cover the whole length. Equally spaced would mean 750mm, 1500mm, and 2250mm. It also…

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g33kerb0t
Jun 23, 2017 2:41 pm
g33kerb0t
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
wongbruce
wongbruce
17 June 2017

Ceiling Light Points

Ceiling Light Points

The electrician will drill a 90mm hole for the standard downlight. If you have only put one light batten in it could cause problems potentially especially for the ground…

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wongbruce
Jun 17, 2017 8:31 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
7 June 2017

Lighting Designer

Lighting Designer

Hmmmm. I think something has gone missing.

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arcadelt
Jun 07, 2017 1:56 am

Urgent help with downlights please!

Urgent help with downlights please!

The Trend ResiLed is a great downlight for domestic. It is the same as their commercial grade miniled, but just has a lower cost LED chip and driver (which is fine because…

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1960sModernistHome
May 28, 2017 9:50 am
1960sModernistHome

Pricing for downlights

Pricing for downlights

You need to enquire what downlights they are using. Are they using rubbish, glarey $20 downlights, or good quality low glare $60 downlights?

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1960sModernistHome
May 28, 2017 9:41 am
1960sModernistHome

Lights In Shower Niche and Behind Mirrors

Lights In Shower Niche and Behind Mirrors

I wouldn't recommend the shower niche one. I regularly have interior designers asking me to design these in to my lighting designs but I won't. It will be very…

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1960sModernistHome
May 27, 2017 7:45 pm
1960sModernistHome
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
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
Zanga
Zanga
20 April 2017

Floodlight

Floodlight

Good link. Thank you. The reason I ask because I have to be tight so total price is under the FHOG limit. I would pay it if Government allow me to. I don't have a…

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Zanga
Apr 20, 2017 11:18 pm

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
LouBir
LouBir
27 February 2017

Bedroom lighting

Bedroom lighting

We went with gentle wall led lighting so set the mood and got dimmers fo the main bedroom light. To be honest we use only the led ones. I just have to mention that we did…

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LouBir
Feb 27, 2017 6:41 pm
LouBir
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

LED track lighting

LED track lighting

Hi Dan, do you still need LED Track Lighting? you can see this. https://www.lemoledlight.com/products/track-lighting/

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GoLights
Oct 17, 2016 5:13 pm
GoLights
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
SteveMc
SteveMc
28 September 2016

SHOW ME YOUR LIGHTS!....Pwease.lol

SHOW ME YOUR LIGHTS!....Pwease.lol
1 ... 5, 6, 7

Hey, Redolf I like the pictures of pendants lights you shared. I have beautiful in my bed room.

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SteveMc
Sep 28, 2016 11:22 pm
SteveMc
nickmus
nickmus
19 September 2016

CFL fluorescent vs LED downlights for savings

CFL fluorescent vs LED downlights for savings

LED prices have now decreased heavily, the government can even offer a rebate in some cases, visit www.wireinelectrical.com.au for more information about installation…

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nickmus
Sep 19, 2016 10:43 pm
nickmus
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
AussieMark
AussieMark
3 September 2016

Pendants from Sweden

Pendants from Sweden

I dont think it will be an issue however I am not an electrician. The globes must be for 220/240v.

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AussieMark
Sep 03, 2016 8:13 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
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HGMbuild
Jun 18, 2016 9:34 am
HGMbuild
Roomeat
Roomeat
13 June 2016

LED Strip Lighting For Kitchen Overheads

LED Strip Lighting For Kitchen Overheads

Thanks guys. We ended up gong with a chanel from CLA Lighting. http://www.clalighting.com.au/product/l ... ed-strips/ The Chan1 in the top of the image (which is the same…

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Roomeat
Jun 13, 2016 11:58 am
Roomeat
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
12 June 2016

Lights embedded in concrete driveway - where to start?

Lights embedded in concrete driveway - where to start?

Make sure you get something strong. Most good quality inground uplights come with a plastic housing that you place in the concrete as it's being poured, then the lights…

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1960sModernistHome
Jun 12, 2016 11:47 pm
1960sModernistHome
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
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
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
9 April 2016

Electrician wiring your own house.

Electrician wiring your own house.

You're welcome to look at my own home here viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 where I have used some creative lighting. Photos are not that great so if you want to see better…

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1960sModernistHome
Apr 09, 2016 7:59 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
17 March 2016

Modify light fitting

Modify light fitting

Can you take a better photo of the actual luminaire?

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1960sModernistHome
Mar 17, 2016 6:55 am
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
13 March 2016

Lights flickering when off!

Lights flickering when off!
1, 2

If the lights are 2-way switched, the cause is 99% likely caused by induced voltage in the 2 way "strap" cable. 2 way switching is normally wired using a cable with two…

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1960sModernistHome
Mar 13, 2016 9:01 am
1960sModernistHome
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
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
3 March 2016

Do you think these pendants would work with our high ceiling

Do you think these pendants would work with our high ceiling

I hope you don't purchase it. I think it would be to high. 18 ft is way to much . It should be lower. Ideally 10 ft from the floor. Check out http://www.lumentrade.com

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1960sModernistHome
Mar 03, 2016 10:31 pm
1960sModernistHome
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
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
Roomeat
Roomeat
14 January 2016

Brightgreen Downlights On Sale!!!

Brightgreen Downlights On Sale!!!

you can arrange it with Your Home Consulting and have it done during build but its cheaper to do it after hand over

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Roomeat
Jan 14, 2016 10:32 am
Roomeat
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
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
Charley
Charley
9 December 2015

What else is there beside downlights?

What else is there beside downlights?

I'm not having any downlights either. Is beacon the only lighting store around?

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Charley
Dec 09, 2015 9:05 pm
lozza81
lozza81
7 December 2015

Builder supplied downlights- are these ok?

Builder supplied downlights- are these ok?

Looks pretty good to me. I'd probably shift the study nook lights closer to the wall so they are directly above the desk. I'd also be…

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lozza81
Dec 07, 2015 2:10 pm

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
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

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