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    Downlights

    Folks, Sunday afternoon chilling and having a little thought to myself about the jobs ahead this week. I got thinking, I have a job this week invloving downlights. Simple job really, but thought I would see how everyone else does it. When I do downlights, it's a 1.5mm T+E to the lighting...
  2. M

    Downlights tripping electric

    So, I'm doing a significant garden redesign project and trying to do as much of the work as possible. Part of the project is a summerhouse/shed combo building at the bottom of the garden. I've had an armoured cable run from the house consumer unit to the shed area of the building, into a small...
    • mackroyd
    • Thread
    • downlights electric electrical lighting lights tripping
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Kitchen Diner Downlights - too many!?

    I am planning my kitchen diner lighting, i am thinking about installed megaman 5w dimmable led GU10s, not sure on either 2800k or 4000k. whats people past experience with the lighting colour? My main concern is the number of lights though, the kitchen area will be lit by downlight and the...
  4. B

    Fire rated downlights or not

    Hi I have been to look at some down lights in a basement flat that are not working. There is a mixture of MR16 lv lights and GU10,some of the fittings are fire rated approx 10 of them and another 12 that are not. There is a shop above the flat with another flat above that. So my question is...
  5. N

    Led downlights

    Hi All looking to do all the 4 bedrooms in my own gaff with led downlights looking for some colour changing ones decent quality no jap ****e. anyone used any previous?
  6. D

    EICR Classification Code for downlights that are not fire rated

    Hi Gents Just wanted opinions on the above I know there are various factors that could sway opinion... Customers that have a large house with downlights throughout are not too pleased when you give them a four figure quote to rip out the lot...... Cheers Dave
  7. D

    LED downlights for clubhouse

    Hi there, I have just priced up to install a load of commercial style round LED downlights (18w) in a clubhouse. I have allowed for non-dimmable and a couple of emergency fittings. After saying at the quotation stage that they didn't want dimmable they now want to know the how much it would cost...
  8. yellowvanman

    Changing 12V Downlights to GU10 LEDs

    Does anybody here have issues with changing 12V lamps to GU10 LED lamps in the same fitting? Obviously involves taking out the transformer, changing the lamp holder and putting the fitting back. I only ask because: a) The tin cans usually have a label that says 12V b) The tin cans are not...
  9. M

    Downlights

    Hi guys help please, i'm hitting a brick wall. Need to replace some old dowlights in a ceiling due to damaged plasterboard. What i plan to do is drill out larger holes than the original ones and fit new downlights. so what i need help on is if anyone knows of a make of any fire rated...
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    Fitting 12v Transformer for Downlights

    Hi people, just wondering the best way to install these 12v transformers, are there any regs requiring a fire hood or cover over them as I can imagine they get warm? I've installed fire rated down lights which sit in the loft space and was worrying about the insulation near the transformers I...
  11. M

    Landlords LED downlights advice

    a landlord has contacted me and wants to put some LED downlights in the kitchen in a drop down ceiling without insulation in the void. can anyone recommend some cheap options. Prefer to have fire rated. Edmunson did me one for about 5-6 quid(not fire rated) with Lamps (GU10 - 4 or 5 watt) about...
  12. A

    Advice Needed - Wiring 4 Downlights

    Hello all, Im new to the forum and after some advice. I am replacing a single light fitting (ceiling rose) with 4 downlights. The downlights are supplied with Scolmore Click Flow connectors. On each connector are 4 terminals (live, neutral, earth & loop). The L, N & E connect to the female...
    • AdamW
    • Thread
    • advice downlights lighting lights needed wiring
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice

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