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ELECTRIC LIGHTING.

Posted: Tue Aug 7, 2018 7:31pm
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Hi all, we should be moving at end of September, so getting ready.

One of the things we need to know, is-     If we buy lighting in England for the Villa, can these be fitted in place of the ceiling lighting already in the ceilings of the Villa? or does the wiring not match up if the lights are bought in England?

Is it the same if we want out side security flood lighting  fitted, and buy the lights in England?

Thanks.

Posted: Tue Aug 7, 2018 8:09pm

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Posted: Tue Aug 7, 2018 8:09pm

Same power in Spain 230 volts ac ..all you have to do is change the plug's on any appliances that you bring over or simply use a converter adapter ...the ceiling lights are the same as the UK also ..but you might need a spark to fit them.

Posted: Tue Aug 7, 2018 8:26pm

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Posted: Tue Aug 7, 2018 8:26pm

Thank you,

Well appreciated

Posted: Tue Aug 7, 2018 9:48pm

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Posted: Tue Aug 7, 2018 9:48pm

Do you rely want to carry them? I wanted to change the fittings in my house, (both wall and ceiling), and had visited lighting stores to check on what's available. Today I went Leroy Merlin. (A bit like B&Q with touches of Homebase). Really impressed with their choice and the knowledge and help from staff. Similar price to UK I would say. 

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Posted: Wed Aug 8, 2018 4:58pm

sdb137 wrote on Tue Aug 7, 2018 7:31pm:

Hi all, we should be moving at end of September, so getting ready.

One of the things we need to know, is-     If we buy lighting in England for the Villa, can these be fitted in place of the ceiling lighting already in the ceilings of the Villa? or does the wiring not match up if the lights are bought in England?...

 

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Is it the same if we want out side security flood lighting  fitted, and buy the lights in England?

Thanks.

Hi I'm an electrician and I'll be out in Spain in October if you have any problems.paul

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Posted: Wed Aug 8, 2018 5:14pm

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Posted: Wed Aug 8, 2018 5:14pm

There is a chain of stores in Spain which sell nothing but lights and light fittings. There are such stores in Mazarron town (on the left road going to port), Totana, San Javier, Cartagena that I know of although I can’t think of the name. If you buy lights from them their electricians fit them free. The lights are not extortionately priced and there is a vast range. I can not see any point in carting them from England.

Posted: Wed Aug 8, 2018 6:22pm

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Posted: Wed Aug 8, 2018 6:22pm

Nice one, as you say, no point in carting them down from GB.

Problem solved.

Posted: Wed Aug 8, 2018 6:24pm

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Posted: Wed Aug 8, 2018 6:24pm

Paul59 wrote on Wed Aug 8, 2018 4:58pm:

Hi I'm an electrician and I'll be out in Spain in October if you have any problems.paul

Nice one thanks,

We hope October is our move out date, cannot wait. 

Posted: Thu Aug 9, 2018 4:00pm

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Posted: Thu Aug 9, 2018 4:00pm

Light bulbs are much more expensive here. Bring a stock from UK, just remember all screw fitting here. The night time sensor bulbs are 3 times the price here.

Posted: Thu Aug 9, 2018 7:43pm

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Posted: Thu Aug 9, 2018 7:43pm

Thank you.

I will bring loads of LED bulbs, all advice I can be given, is well appreciated.

Thanks.

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