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Finding My Feet

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Hi, I have a unit with a concrete ceiling and plan to install a ceiling fan using the existing lighting electrical circuit. What is the best option ...

Amassing an Audience

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Hi all, I thought it may he good to have a feed where we could share any tips and tricks to do with any of the Grid Connect Range being Arlec, Deta, V ...

Getting Established

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We have led lights that sit on he surface of the ceiling (ie they are not downlights). I was wondering if it was ok to put ceiling insulation over the ...

Just Starting Out

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i have the old like brass downlights my wife wants the white ones is it possible there is no space in the ceiling for plugs

Having an Impact

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Wanting to fix my childhood boombox. Thought I'd have a look and found that this could be why my volume control is not working. A crack in this ro ...

Getting Established

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Question - I was talking to a customer in bunnings lighting yesterday and he told me that Arlec multi power and JOBLOT led downlights don't need an el ...

Growing in Experience

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G’day, please could you help with below queries, thanks. Query1: What is the minimum load of this dimmer? Query 2: Is this dimmer compatible with Phil ...

Amassing an Audience

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So I've got that DIY itch again and one of the projects on my list is roof ventilation for the summer months, especially with our attic fully operatio ...

Getting Established

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Amassing an Audience

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Hi All,I thought I would share an example of how I am using 3 of the grid connect products for ease of access and also security at the front of my hou ...

Community Megastar

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I have wanted to do a different type of christmas tree for the past few years, this year I tried to make something along these lines for work but it f ...

Just Starting Out

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Hi guys this light in my bedroom is constantly flickering. Im tryingnto replace it but don't know what it's called or if I can do it myself vs calling ...

Finding My Feet

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I'm renting and the house has two Arlec ceiling fans and one remote. This model or something very similar: https://www.arlec.com.au/collections/ceilin ...

Finding My Feet

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Hey guys, just after a couple of recommendations to secure two grate style doors/gates with the smartest style of lock that will both fit and suit the ...

Getting Established

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I have been topping up the insulation in our roof. We had major renovations about 3 years ago, and so when topping up the insulation I have found that ...

Becoming a Leader

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I thought it may be interesting to start a thread where people can post information on new and innovative things that may have a serious impact on fut ...

Getting Established

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hi, the lamp shade material inside is starting to fall apart. is it possible to just replace the lamp shade or do you think i need to to get whole new ...

Having an Impact

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Are the Smart dimmers & Smart switches troublemaker for lights, GPO, fans over the period. even brands like Clipsal, Mercator have bad reviews. I thou ...

Just Starting Out

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good day, I have purchased Deta X8 series led lights for a few rooms. They come with drivers. My existing lights have plug points in the ceiling so it ...

Growing in Experience

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I'd like to re-wire several table lamps to give them longer power cords. Which power cord should I use? Thanks!

Growing in Experience

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This is NOT a question about specialist skilled sparkie wiring. This is simply about how to get the new cord up this table lamp. To say that it is v ...

Growing in Experience

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Hi I have a track with 6 lights on it with a conventional wall switch with dimmer. I'd like to add voice activation (I use Google Home). Rather tha ...

Amassing an Audience

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Hi All, I thought I would share this product as apart of the Grid Connect system I am running in my house, being new to the market and their first mod ...

Building a Reputation

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Evening all. I have purchased a mini craft iron which has a plug that is unsuitable to use in Australia. I believe it is a Type A plug, which is a ...

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Topics with Label: Lighting and Electrical

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Is solar roof ventilation worth the money?

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Grid Connect Garage Door, Front PIR Sensor, Downlight example

Christmas tree using recycled materials

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How to connect a single remote to two Arlec fans?

What smart lock for external gates?

Why has my house not burnt down due to insulation installation?

New innovations that could seriously change DIY

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Should I install smart switches?

Do LED light drivers need mounting?

How to re-wire table lamps?

How do I get a new cable up this table lamp?

How to make an led lighting track smart switchable?

Arlec Grid Connect robot vacuum mop review

How to convert US electrical product to AU?