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  1. S

    How to install downlights in this room

    Hi all, Getting the utility room redone at this project house and the misses is absolutely adamant she wants downlights. Couple of reasons for this, firstly better light spread across the room since its long and narrow, secondly ceiling is very low (only around 2m) so I actually hit the existing...
  2. R

    Led downlights installing

    Hello wonder if anyone can help. I have installed 6 led downlights that I would like to be controlled from a 2 gang dimmer, 2 banks of 3 . Have gone from a single pendant/ single switch. After having other issues ( one dimmer would turn on/off other electricals connected in the loop. After...
  3. J

    LED dimmer switch. JCC downlights too bright.

    Hi, I currently have 4 JCC LED down lights in my bathroom with a 2 gang dimmer on the outside. The first dimmer switch controls the LEDs and the second is just a push on and off for the bathroom fan. The current module for dimming the LEDs is a BG TRAILING EDGE DMTR. When this is down low...
  4. timhoward

    Screwfix VTAC vs Saxby Downlights = nearly identical

    Turn up to look at 2 downlights not working at a recent kitchen job by someone else. Get one out, it's one of the Screwfix VTAC 10 for £70 little delights. Lots of builders seem to buy these. I know from past experience Screwfix they don't sell single units. But I have this eerie feeling I've...
  5. J

    What is the expected rate to replace 25 halogen downlights with LED ones?

    I'm homeowner and moved into a property which has 25 halogen downlights, I'm hoping to get an electrician to replace these with LED ones, what sort of cost am I looking at excluding the materials? Without needing to enlarge cutouts, I should be able to find something which fits in the existing...
  6. J

    Difference between FSU and 3 pin plug, both with 5 amp fuse for LED downlights?

    Is there an obvious reason why I can't just fit a plug onto my LED soffit downlights, fitted with a 5amp fuse and plug it into a socket rather than install a 5amp fsu? I'm fine with the plug being permanently plugged in as the socket gets no use anyhow. TIA
  7. R

    Change Old Brass Downlights

    I’m looking to change some old brass downlights. I was just after some advice. Whether they can be replaced or not. The actual lights are cemented into the ceiling as it’s a loft extension that was done 20 years ago. I’m just hoping to update them to something more modern if possible.
  8. E

    LED downlights and Off peak ripple

    As title suggests, how to correct off peak ripple effect on LED Downlights with Dimmers. I heard filters don't exactly work . Dimmers are Clipsal downlights are domus brand.. Also heard replacing Meter to a smart meter solves this issue
  9. N

    Plug and play downlights

    Anyone know of any GU10 fire rated downlights that have the quick release type plug connectors.? I’ve found integrated and halogen ones but no GU10 ?
  10. J

    Bathroom LED downlights

    Hello, I wish to purchase some Downlights to replace some halogen spotlights in my bathroom. Currently the existing spotlights are powered through a transformer connected to a terminal junction box in the loft. Looks like the existing transformer is connected by only a two core cable. I want to...
  11. S

    How many downlights in the kitchen?

    Hi, Having a new kitchen fitted and was hoping for some advice please. How many LED downlights do I need? Will likely be using these linked below (9W, 450lm, 120° beam) https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-indopro-fixed-fire-rated-led-downlight-white-9w-450lm/3863x I've attached two photos of my...
  12. M

    I'm looking for advice on best cost effective solution to split a daisy chain of downlights.

    I'm looking for advice on what you think would be the best cost effective solution. I intend to pay an electrician to do all connections but would like to have in mind the best solution before I bring them in. The cealing is plasterboard and the wall is blocks for switch 1 and switch A...
  13. T

    Most efficient way to upgrade Downlights

    Hi all. Looking for advice on upgrading bathroom lights from MR16 to mains fed suitably IP rated GU10 LED lights. As partly shown on the picture attached, the existing lights are in 4 rows of two lights with each pair of lights fed off one transformer. I'm thinking easiest option is just to...
  14. M

    Issue with MR16 downlights

    Hi I replaced a 50W halogen MR16 12AC bulb with a new 50W halogen MR16 12AC bulb, but it doesn't work. The transformer is working, as I have taken out a working bulb from another downlight and it works on the first one. I have taken the new bulb and tried the second fitting, same thing. I just...
  15. Pretty Mouth

    Downlights for flammable surfaces

    Can anyone recommend a downlight that is suitable for installation in a flammable ceiling? My client would like one fitted in a UPVC clad porch ceiling, and the downlights I usually fit (Aurora EFD Pro's) aren't suitable for this. Struggling to find easily accessible manufacturer's info on this.
  16. Mramin

    Installing wired floodlight using existing spotlight wiring.

    I currently have 3 spotlights that are controlled by a switch and I'd like to replace these with wired floodlights. Would it be possible to reuse the existing wiring + switch?
  17. NICKYNUNN

    FIRE RATED DOWNLIGHTS AND PLASTIC CCU - WHAT SIDE OF THE FENCE?

    Hi all, about to do a condition report on a grade 2 listed 4 bedroom property, the owner is moving and wants to rent it out. The consumer unit is a PLASTIC split board RCD sited in a cupboard under the only set of stairs .The board and installation is neatly installed (even the bonding cables...
  18. M

    Downlights

    Hi I am a DIYer, but I did have electricians training about 45 years ago. I'm installing LED downlights (IP65) in my upstairs bathroom. I have the loft insulation protectors (domed ones). The problem is that if I asssemble the light fittings as per the instructions the insulation protector dome...
  19. forestcreature

    LED downlights flickering, then glowing/dead

    I have several rooms of downlight fittings with non-dimmable 5W GU10 mains AC LED bulbs, making about 150W total. They run off a single 1.5mm twin and earth from the consumer unit with no dimmers, all installed method A. Permanent lives at each switch, with a radial circuit off that to make a...
  20. D

    LED Downlights in kitchen

    Hi, hopefully someone on here can help, I'm going crazy trying to figure this out. I have 5 x old lights in my kitchen, like old round mushroom lights. I've taken one down and measured the hole diameter, which is 140mm. I want to change these to LED, on the understanding that in a kitchen...

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