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  1. J

    Small led downlights for bathroom niche

    hi all, refurbing my own bathroom and was going to put led strip in the niches but i prefer the effect of small downlights, had a quick look online and can only see the small decking lights that are only 0.3w i was hoping for something a bit stronger, what do you guys use ?
  2. M

    wiring multiple led downlights

    Hi. A DIYer here. This may seem like a simple issue, but I can't find a clear answer: When wiring up say, 6, LED downlights (230 volts, 5 watts each), should they be wired in series or parallel? If in parallel, how should they be connected to the mains cable, bearing in mind that screw-type...
  3. N

    flex for fire rated downlights?

    I'm a bit confused about using the bit of white heat resistant flex for downlights. Do we really need it on fire rated downlights? Isn't it just an extra unnessasary connection? Why not take the 1.5 standard T&E straight from the Hager (or similar) junction box to light? I'm still trying...
  4. gazdkw82

    Fault finding (downlights)

    Helping a friend out. The have lost all lights in the kitchen (around 15) they are 240v led downlights. They also have some under counter lights that have failed. I've done some basic checks, circuit is love from the DB. Living room lights work and the loop is 240v. There is a feed into the...
  5. E

    GU4 LED downlights not working (LED Driver fine, can't find cables, connectors or housing)

    Hi all, any help much appreciated here... I've two LED downlights in the kitchen and can't get them working. They work using a 2-pin plug like this ...and at the other end of the cable, the bulb connects to this... ... this bit sits in the below housing... I know my LED driver is...
  6. littlespark

    Suitable dimmer switch for LED downlights

    I just completed a job for neighbour through an insurance company and main contractor. I was asked at the beginning to put in LED downlights in the kitchen, bathroom and en-suite as an extra. All done. My neighbour is asking now if I can put dimmers on the downlights?. I should be... they are...
  7. Z

    Installation of kitchen unit downlights.

    Hi guys Its your trainee sparky here. Just a quick question, If I was to install downlights in a kitchen unit to illuminate the worktop, where would I get the supply from? A guy I was speaking to who isn't a sparky said its best to get it from the nearest kitchen socket to where the lights...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Which LED driver would I require for downlights?

    Hello everyone.. I have a customer who has 5 x 12v downlight fittings that they want installing. I have explained that 230V GU10's would be much better but they are adamant they want these specific MR16 holders. I have replaced LED drivers before but never actually installed from scratch...
  9. T

    Electrical safety certificate and downlights

    Hi, If a house is fitted with non-fire rated downlighters between the ground and first floor back when this was common, should they need to be replaced before the property could get a safety certificate? Cheers, Tom
  10. Rob Heath

    Downlights stopped working - Dimmer switch!

    Hi Guys I have Halogen down-lighters on my Landing that have recently stopped working, there are 3 seperate switches for these, 2 single rockers at either end of the landing and 1 Double dimmer downstairs which also operates the hallway! At 1st I thought it could be a faulty transformer but not...
  11. P

    Recommended Installation for Downlights when Cable is side entry

    Hi, What sort of installation method would you recommend for installing up/down lights on a house when the cable entry is from the side? The lights only have rear entry available so I assume I would have to mount them on a low profile Junction Box. The cable I'm using is 1.5mm SWA 3 core...
  12. T

    Insulation over LED downlights

    Sorry if this has been asked before - couldn't find anything using the search function. After fitting LED downlights, can they be covered with loft insulation or will that cause a fire risk?
  13. Strima

    Domestic Kitchen Downlights

    Right, I don't do a lot of domestic, if you need a DC UPS system then I'm your man. I'm getting the kitchen redone and Kev the kitchen fitter isn't getting his hands on my cables... Yes, I know, Part P blah blah blah... I'm looking at Halers LED down-lighters for the main working area but I...
  14. D

    Earthing to Downlights

    Hey Guys after some advice , ive had a client who has had her lights changed from low volts(12v) to mains(230v) and has found that the transformer cable has been cut and stripped being a 2 core cable and wired into the new GU10 Lights she has asked me to wire them to have an earth as stated...
  15. P

    Luxna remote control downlights

    Anyone know if these are any good...?
  16. custie86

    Wiring up 8 x 230v 35w downlights

    Hi all, this will be my 2nd post as a member. I want to replace my existing pendant lights in my living room with 8 x 35Watt GU10 led downlights. Was just wondering about the best method of wiring these together so they can be operated from a two way dimmer switch. Ie: In two groups of four...
  17. 8

    Flickering LED downlights on 2g2w switch

    Hi everyone , was wondering if anyone has had similar problems with led downlights ? Details are as follows .. Converted 1g1w switch (which fed a fluorescent )to 2g2w switching using 3 core + e strappers and installed 21 downlights , 11 on 1 switch and 10 on the other. . they flickered , so...
  18. B

    Ceiling rose to downlights

    Hi, looking for some help, I’m thinking of changing our ceiling rose in middle of room to 2 sets of 4 downlights but want each 4 controlled by a switch so will need to replace to a 2 gang switch as only have a 1 gang, loop in and loop out of the ceiling rose, I’ve attached picture for ceiling...
  19. cliffed

    Rcd tripping on downlights

    Been called into a job,electrician who started to find the fault,left & said he couldn’t find the fault,leaving the client running extension leads everywhere for lights,even in the bathroom. Basically for what ever reason the rcbo trips ,it can be reset but trips again. It’s a bungalow with...
  20. sam400

    Trimless downlights . Recommendations

    Can anyone recommend some trimless plaster in downlights please. Don't want to spend more than £30 a fitting ideally. The aurora M10 ones look good but I have no experience of fitting them Cheers Sam

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