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How much per light fitting?When we built this one the electrician charged $10 a time to fit a batton fix or oyster. Think it may have been a little bit more if we had gone for pendants.
The light… Taffy replied 7 July 2009 ago TaffyJul 07, 2009 11:54 am LED Lighting
If i was to have a feature wall I'd love to have Chora-Q Color web LED 125 lighitng embeded into it. as they arw IP65 rated they be put just about anywhere...
Pugs replied 10 July 2009 ago PugsJul 10, 2009 12:17 pm MICAJul 26, 2009 12:02 am Electrical plan with no downlights
Hi there all,
Downlights or no downlights??
Some find this a tricky question ... but don't get bogged down!! It's no different to render or no render, floorboards or… MICA replied 25 July 2009 ago MICAJul 26, 2009 12:35 am Retail lighting optionsHi there,
There are so many varieties of pendant lighting. have a look at the following links:
- Pendants and chandeliers -… MICA replied 25 July 2009 ago MICAJul 26, 2009 12:48 am Help with lighting planHello there Andrea,
The setout you have opted is perfect. Keep it simple, and useable.
Good work! MICA replied 25 July 2009 ago MICAJul 26, 2009 12:56 am Best CFL downlights ?Hi there all,
CFL's, halogen, led's ...etc.
Different lighting setups, reflect different moods.
My opinion is, try not to get too tied up in the logistics, as lighting… MICA replied 26 July 2009 ago 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… MICA replied 26 July 2009 ago G9 & GU10Hi there SS,
The "G" part of the globe, should be accompanied by a number, eg G9, G4, etc.
This is the type of base on that particular globe.
In regards to the wattage,… MICA replied 26 July 2009 ago Where to hang drum pendant in lounge??Hi there,
mmm.... above the chaise! go with it.
Unless you have some real plan of juggling furniture at a latter date, then maybe the centre.
But it seems to me that… MICA replied 26 July 2009 ago Kitchen Benchtop PendantHi there Anthony,
I have icluded to items that may be of interest to you:
1 - http://shop.micaunited.com.au/details/2589878.html
2 -… MICA replied 26 July 2009 ago Heat Light in BathroomThanks MICA .. I looked up the HPM website but couldn't find it on there so did a google and found the lamp bulb. Would I be correct in assuming that this globe can be… Beacon + RACV DiscountI'll step in here and defend MICA a bit
We purchased some of our lights through Beacon and the rest through MICA's online shop. They worked out far cheaper and had a… haywgl replied 27 July 2009 ago Cost to install lights? Very helpful post thanks Coral-Stradbroke251 gives us an idea of what to expect anyway.
Cheers
Fitting for Formal Lounge and Diningthe one you like is great it also comes in different sizes and is very reasonable in price the one shown was only 279 from Dynamic lighting I thought they looked much more… 12V or 240V Down lights??both ..depeding on the usage IMO
240V downlights in general areas that you don't want a light hanging down into the house... so hall ways and general purpose areas
tho… Pugs replied 11 August 2009 ago Converting to energy saving downlightsI'd say about 11W to 13W. But, as with most simple answers, there's more.
The GU10 CFLs are pretty well useless. Even the 13W ones fall short of the light output of a 50W… Casa2 replied 23 August 2009 ago Casa2Aug 23, 2009 2:22 pm Defect Notice - Down lightsTurns out the safety inspector will NOT accept flourescent lighting as an alternative to the 25/75/200mm rule from Timbers.
Basically the only options are :
200mm with… downlights - Im confused
The other big question for me is do I go the downlights with my builder or am I best to wait and do this directly through an electrician when… vid replied 24 August 2009 ago Portico LightsHi there Ami,
This is a tricky one, as it depends on many factors. Namely:
- Is the house on a slab?
- Is there provisions to get to the roof space through the… MICA replied 25 August 2009 ago Dimmer switch questionHi 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… MICA replied 25 August 2009 ago Downlight ControlHi there DruWade,
That was a simple one ... give us a tricky question
We are all here to help each other! MICA replied 25 August 2009 ago LED downlights??Hi there Chatterbox,
LED's are really coming along. The technology is nearly there, but the price still very high. So not really any value for money.
If you are looking… MICA replied 25 August 2009 ago HELP NEEDED - Downlights :)Hi there NatB,
The specs you have listed seem to be fine.
That being said, who says that the info on the transformer is correct? Unfortunately, these days there are… MICA replied 25 August 2009 ago Electrician RecommendationsHi there Max,
Have you tried the local paper? You will tend to find at least a dozen in there, and that way, you can conmpare their opinions, before you employ the right… MICA replied 25 August 2009 ago Outdoor Downlights - Under EavesHi there slugger,
The general rule of thumb, is that you will start about 1m in from the edge , and then palce 1 light every 2m.
You might have to… Bedroom light placementThanks for replies - the problem has now been taken out of my hands and the light sits nicely over where the bed will be. And the bed can only be there as there are no… Laine replied 25 August 2009 ago LaineAug 25, 2009 9:22 am Low Glare Outdoor FloodlightYou will find that metal halide are not suitable for domestic purposes, as switching them on and off frequently, will surely shorten the life of the equipment.
Halogen or… MICA replied 30 August 2009 ago MICAAug 30, 2009 11:37 pm what kind of lightsHi there all,
would prefer a combination of lighting in the house (pendant, oyster, wall/table/floor lights, downlights..etc), also think about the color… MICA replied 31 August 2009 ago Lighting for my pantry?Hi there Casa,
I have just checked that link, and beacon have made that page redundant.
Casa2 - here they are. Just scroll about half-way down the page. I… MICA replied 31 August 2009 ago Downlights in existing ground floorHi JilaMint
Yes there are 2 exisiting downlights in the room, but I want to move both of these and add more. I am assuming the beams for the floor above are running in… Best bathroom lighting
::surprise:: OMG!! PFM.....that's the divine Krysta Pendant *drools*.....I so so wanted that one, but DH hated it and there was no way l could… Stairwell lighting suggestions ?Hi ,
yes these will work in plasterboard ,the outer cover is so they can be surface mounted and if you wish to recess mount them just push out the centre part ( the bit… rep334 replied 4 September 2009 ago I need a lighting plan - No DownlightsAgree with both comments.
We have 80% energy eff ruling here in Qld. We are putting in over 30 downlights. 120mm dia
brushed silver enclosure with a glass diffuser cover… ozzroo replied 11 September 2009 ago Casa2Sep 14, 2009 10:49 pm Jo, re your lights
We are having about 30 downlights throughout the house we are building.
They will be halogen downlights.
Before everyone starts… Red light districtHi there dstan,
Can you load some pictures of your fitting?
Every problem has a solution, and i'm willing to tackle this one ...  MICA replied 6 October 2009 ago
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