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  1. edexlab

    Downlight hole guards

    I've been asked by a family member whether such a thing exists Its basically some kind of liner to protect the plasterboard from being damaged if a standard recessed downlight (63mm hole i think )has to be removed. ... I installed some lights in their kitchen a few years ago for them and...
  2. O

    "larger" downlight adaptor plate

    Ok, so I've got a client who's happy to pay for the JCC downlights and the JCC adaptor plates - BUT when I checked the existing downlight holes they measure at 155-160mm in diameter! The JCC's are spec'ed up to 135mm diameter So my question is are their any similar products that can accomodate...
  3. J

    Old downlight holes in metel sheeting

    Hi guys, I've got a job to do soon that has 98 odd MR16 downlights in a canopy the downside is only 30 are being replaced leaving 60 ish to cover over down so I need an idea to cover them!! Best thing I can think of is a conduit lid and make 2 little brackets to sit in there to tighten up but...
  4. driverman

    new build regs re led downlight fittings

    Hi Guys, Are there any regs relating to installing downlight light fittings in a new build house? Do the light fittings have to be fire rated throughout the installation? Do any electrical accessories installed within partition stud walls have to be modified to comply with any fire regs? thanks
  5. J

    Downlight cable?

    Hi can anyone tell me what cable should be used to connect a mains voltage fire rated downlight to the junction box? Noticed that mine are connected with the flat rigid single strand circuit cable. Is this ok or should it be some thinner type flex. Cheers.
  6. A

    LED Downlight Snubber

    I am currently replacing 28 tradition ES 100w R80 down lights with 15w LED down lights within a local theatre. These are controlled by a dimmer (which is lets say a little bit old). Job has been going great, light output from the LED is so much better, been dimming the lights as they have been...
  7. B

    LED downlight connection

    Hi all. Noob forum member here. Can I ask what is considered to be the correct method/s of connecting the tails from several LED downlights to the driver. Specifically I have just found a constant current LED driver in a cupboard of my new house. It supplies power to 8 x 1W downlights in the...
  8. M

    downlight wiring

    Hi I'm planning to fix 4 down lights. replacing a old pendent light. an anyone tell me which method is the best. is to loop in lop out from each light or run a separate connection for each light from a JB. Thanks
  9. W

    Led downlight problem

    Customer has a movie room in their house 2gang dimmer switch with 4x 9w led downlights on one dimmer and 2x 12v halogen wall washer downlights on the other dimmer halogen has standard dimmer switch and leds have appropriate led dimmer as recommended with fittings no problems with dimming all...
  10. N

    New type of downlight

    My son's a plumber (sorry..I know) and sent me this picture from a loft today...it's above a shower and comes on with the other bathroom down lights. The hole is sealed with a sheet of glass and mastic....the chap that owns the house advertises his services as a 'handyman'. Apparently the...
  11. B

    Rubbish downlight springs

    Been fitting some gu10 downlights supplied by customer. The downlights themselves are ok except the springs are not very strong so when pushing up to ceiling they don't fit right to ceiling every time. The holes are cut at the correct size. Any of you guys had problems with this and any idea how...
  12. richy3333

    Dar VEG962 Vega White LED Fixed Head Downlight

    Does anyone have opinions on these - good or bad? Customer has asked about them? Which wholesaler are they available through?
  13. H

    Downlight above a shower head

    Having some downlights installed in my shower, they are ip65 and I was wondering is it ok to have a downlight 280mm above the showerhead? May seem like a stupid question but just want to make sure. Thanks
  14. B

    fire hoods in loft space,, downlight confusion!

    Hey guys, i got asked to check out someones lighting in their massive bathroom!!! it was huge, but anyway they had 6 normal non fire protected downlighters installed. I got up into the loft space, two of the transformers had gone and one of the ceramics had worn out. I even noticed on top of...
  15. M

    downlight switching??

    hi peeps, im installing 12 downlights in a kitchen, im ok with the wiring of the down lights, but im having trouble working out how to wire from the downlight to the switch!! im running 2circuits, do i need 3core+cpc or 4core please help somone!!
  16. N

    downlight guards

    Hi there Is it necessary to use downlight insulation guards if LED GU10 lamps are fitted?
  17. J

    LED Downlight Connectors

    Does anyone know of LED downlighters which have easy connect terminal block such as the JCC Fireguard but without the high cost? Thanks
  18. S

    Wrong halogen downlight connections?

    Hello, I'm not an electrician and I'd be really grateful if one of you pros could help me out: I recently moved from a property that I was renting. When I first moved in to this property 4 years ago I noticed that my halogen downlights were failing to work after as short a period as 1 or 2...
  19. C

    Downlight Problems

    Hi all just wanted get a few opinions customer has brought some downlights off Ebay he ordered 240v but on the box it states 12v opened them up an it looks like they have being converted from 12v to 240v the customer has emailed the guy of ebay and he states "Hi they are both the nanufacturer...
  20. P

    downlight converters

    hi all the info on downlights and fire regs is blowing my mind. i had job yesterday where i would need to use 170mm converters on hole cut in 1980`s so a lot larger than current. does this make a dif ? i know as its an excisting 2 storey dwelling it doesnt need it but just interested in other...

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