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  1. T

    Replacing 12v MR16 (not IP rated) with GU10 IP65 rated downlights

    Hi, I have to replace bath and shower downlights to IP rated. I thought they were GU10 so bought the GU10 fitment and bulbs. I fitted it and it did not work ? I then found out the original fitment is MR16 12v. Please can someone tell me if I need to buy IP rated MR16 downlights and LED MR16...
  2. S

    Downlights

    Hi, Im looking for some professional advice with regard to downlight positioning. It has been a long time since i have installed downlights and they have advanced to the point of too much choice/option so i am going round in circles trying to position them to avoid coning/black spots/burning...
  3. S

    EICR for flat built in 2007: downlights deemed as C2

    Hello friendly electricians! Just before the deadline (...) I commissioned an EICR report that came back as unsatisfactory. The only thing that I can see in the report that points to that is a C2 observation mentioning that "All lights need to be changed to fire rated". No specific regulation...
  4. A

    Converting integrated downlighting to GU10?

    Hi, I have just bought a house which has a downlighting system in the kitchen. I want to replace the bulbs with Philips hue smart bulbs (GU10) however when I pulled one of the bulbs out of the ceiling it turned out to be an 'ALLLED AFD010D/40 10W Dimmable COB LED Integrated Fire Rated...
  5. M

    90mm Cut Out Downlights

    Hi guys. I went to a property yesterday as one if the current downlights burnt out and damaged the circuit. However when I took out one of the downlights I noticed how big the cut outs were ..90mm. They were in fact too big for the lights actually in there. Can anyone recommend some Fire Rated...
  6. C

    Downlights - do I need to lower the ceiling?

    Hi guys, Is there a requirement to create a false ceiling for installing downlights in a bungalow kitchen ceiling? above there is the usual insulation stuff. I thought of just clearing the insulation around the lights and make a little box with plaster board to cover the lights just for extra...
  7. mattg4321

    Code for 'taped joint' above downlights - no access above

    Load of downlights in a flat, all taped connector block joints. No enclosures. No access above as it's a suspended ceiling with concrete above. Normally I'd be thinking C2, but I'm struggling to see the potential danger here so veering towards C3. Is there any written guidance on this...
  8. Mr Ziggy

    Issues with wiring up a dimmer and switch for LED downlights in series

    Hi all I am a newbie from Australia to this great forum. I need some advise with wiring up a dimmer and switch for my LED Down lights in series. I have run a mock up from the extension cord with some success. But still have issues. The dimmer instructions diagram indicates one red...
  9. J

    Aurora Enlite LED downlights and a dimmer switch

    Hi all, I'm not sure if anyone can help but I'm looking for some advice on LED downlights and dimmer switches. First of all I'm not an electrician and I don't intend to try and carry out any changes myself I'm just looking for some guidance. A few years back a local electrician completed an...
  10. O

    Led downlights tripping RCD

    Hi all, Just powered up 6 new led downlights and RCD is tripping. All wiring disconnected and checked, no faults? Tried light on a separate supply and still trips RCD...very strange. Is the led (integrated but 240v) causing a surge and/ or a lag?
  11. O

    Best value fire rated downlights

    Hi everyone, Been fitting the cosmos eco from Screwfix, but more time-consuming as yiu can't loop in / out. What's you're best push in easy fit alternative...under 72 quid?
  12. Pretty Mouth

    Downlights in door canopy

    I have been asked to fit 3 downlights in a flat roofed GRP door canopy, similar to the one in this youtube vid: Client want cables concealed within the canopy. 1 downlight dead centre, the others an appropriate spacing to either side. Canopy is, at a guess, 3000 X 900 X 200, and has been...
  13. a-z electrics

    LED downlights dim when kettle switched on..

    Haven't seen this one before.. a string of 8 dimmable downlights in the lounge (max total load 40W) on a Hamilton LED dimmer ((LED-IT B) dim slightly when a decent load is switched on eg kettle. Then goes bright again when load off. Dimmer works fine on its own knob.. New build house, wired and...
  14. MrGwythers

    How many downlights in a room?

    Hello I'm an apprentice looking for tips and techniques. I asked this question before but got no response. When it comes to installing downlights what is your method for how many downlights you require? Do you do the lumen calculation or are there other quick ways to do it. Thanks.
  15. K

    LED Downlights flicker slightly when heat lamps turned on

    LED downlights in bedroom flicker momentarily when heat lamps turned on in bathroom. Bathroom has 3 in 1 heat/light/fan with 275W heat lamps. I can try to check if any other downlights do the same if that helps. Is this something of concern? All lights are new installed by a registered...
  16. L

    Rose Circuit to Downlight

    Hi, I’m new here, hopefully a simple question for the professionals. I am installing down lights in an upstairs bedroom. The plasterer has gracefully removed the lamp and pushed the cables up into the loft. In the loft I now have a cable coming from the bedroom light switch and a second cable...
  17. J

    Drilling downlights in horse hair plaster

    Just wondering if anyone has any experience in putting downlights in a 70 year old plaster ceiling?
  18. M

    Downlights

    Hi all, I’ve got my first inspection coming up and I have installed downlights in a bathroom, the downlights I installed didnt have a connection terminal for the earth cable so I put them in connectors in a junction box with the L and N and then just added tails from the L and N into the...
  19. J

    Can someone please clarify EICR rating of these downlights in terms of fire rating

    Hi All Am continuously getting failed EICR'S sent over to quote on remedials for non fire rated downlights. These are lights in question. I see they have exposed conductors so would personally probably code 2 but what would code be for fire rating they are low voltage if that even makes a...
  20. J

    Trying to install downlights into a room

    Hello, I am trying to install three downlights into a room. But, I came across this problem where there are three wires hanging rather than one? I am totally lost. Any help would be appreciated. 1599411822 Not that savvy but what is that?

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