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    Downlight converter Kit

    Im looking for an IP65 Firerated downlight that comes with the converter Kit? Has anyone come across them in the past, i can find many other converter kits (it means you can fit a standard GU-10 downlight into a bigger hole) But i need a IP65 Fire rated fitting with this converter.. Like...
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    Downlight contractor packs

    Has anyone used these packs. Just trying to price a job and they are what I have been asked to fit. Way cheaper than buying individually, but is there a reason for this? Are they any good or not? Cheers for any advice and opinions.
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    downlight advice

    Hi guys. Im looking for any hints or tips to help me with a job coming up some time soon. Its nothing particularly challenging technicaly, its kitchen downlighters..! But ive been fairly fortunate so far and not had any griefy downlight jobs other than bathroom replacements. This job has...
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    What type of downlight to use..

    Hi guys, Quoting fora job, 8 downlights in a kitchen, but i must admit i'm not up to date on all the different new types that may be about, the customer asked me to quote for R60 fittings, anyone know what he means as i've not heard of them This brings me to my next question, what type of...
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    Gu10 Downlight Size Holes?

    I am going to treat myself to some large Starrett holesaws to keep in the van for when I am fitting downlighters nut am unsure what sizes to get. Are most GU10 downlighter holes around the 70-80mm mark? I currently use a 73mm but have had to borrow a 67mm and also a 79mm for IP rated ones in...
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    Rating downlight transformers....

    Here's a silly question. I've never put in a transformer-type light before, so bear with me please.... I=Watts/Volts, yea? But, when I am using a 35w halogen and a 240-12v transformer for each downlighter, do I work out the amperage as 35/12, or 35/240?? Or something else? 2.9 amps per light...
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    Making downlight holes bigger

    Does anyone know of any tools/tricks to make a downlight hole larger neatly and quickly? Using a larger cutter just leaves a mess! Cheers Euan
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    Socket and Downlight prices

    Hi lads. I'm looking to find the average price for sockets and downlighters. I've just replaced an old spark and his prices seem very cheap. Now the fella i'm doing the work for is very tight.He's a builder (conservatorys, kitchen extensions) nothing major. He's paying £30 a d/socket and £25 a...
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    LV downlight on wood

    just looked at a job today with t&g ceiling all over, the proprety is a bunglow and the lady would like downlights in the kitchen would this be a problem on the wood ceilings, seen them used on boxed in sections made of wood and seem to have no effect .......... any info would be great
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    Low voltage downlight heat concerns

    Hi, ive just finished fitting 9 low voltage downlights in a living room for a family member. After fixing, i switched the lights on before pushing them all the way home. This is when i noticed the heat these light give off. There is no insulation to worry about, the gap between the plaster board...
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    light directly above shower cubicle

    Can anyone advise? iv been asked to fit some new lighting in a customers bathroom, they want one directly above the shower cubicle as its an enclosed cubicle( i.e 3 tiled walls trap to ceiling and door) so not much light in there. what zone would this position fall in and what fitting options...
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    faulty downlight

    Hi, I have been asked to look at a faulty 12v downlight in a hotel.I have been informed that the following measurements have been noted at the transformer input: L - E 240v,N - E 240v,and N - L 0v any ideas please.
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    conduit mounted downlight gu10- help?

    I have been asked to add another 8 downlights in my friends night club, problem is i can't find any thing similar to whats there already. If you know of where I can get the downlights-gu10 (50w), surface mounted, to conduit terminal box? Also need them asap!
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    Wiring 240v downlight

    Evening all, Further to my previous post I've decided to use 240v downlights in the utility room. Just wondering what the best, well, correct, way to connect these up? The lights are double insulated and have a little junction box attached with two heat resistant flex's from the little...

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