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    Bathroom/Shower Zones

    I have 4 downlights in the bathroom above the shower all are MR11 - 12v 20w. One is directly central above the shower cubicle and 3 are approx 150mm beyond the perimeter of the cubicle, which I assume these being in Zone 2. The ceiling is approx. 350mm above the top of the cubicle. I want to...
  2. I

    RCD fused spur

    Query regarding a Passive RCD fused spur unit protecting a bank of 4 led downlights supplied via switched live and nuetral. I have been asked to replace the downlights. Cant be totally sure but i think RCD spur was to protect the (addition)of the downlights. The rcd is passive so will remain...
  3. J

    installing downlights- wired in conduit

    Looking at a job tomorrow morning- where the customer wants pendants turned into LED down-lights in hall, bathroom and kitchen. He mentioned that there is a loft space above these areas but the existing lights are wired in steel conduit. How do you guys normally go about installing down-lights...
    • J.C.E
    • Thread
    • boxes ceiling conduit downlights installing lights through wired
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. N

    What are the brightest GU10 LEDs.

    Hi guys...I'm not a spark but can I ask your advice. We have 6 GU10 halogens in our kitchen...they use a lot of electricity and I would like to replace them with LEDs. I tried this maybe 18months ago...and the result was disappointing...the bulbs where quite dim...but where supposed to be...
  5. P

    Stairs lights

    Hi I have some lights on my stairs that I need to get some replacements for but I can't find anything suitable. I'm looking for some led lights about 30mm wide that I can directly replace for the existing lights. can anyone suggest anything please thanks
    • Paul Read
    • Thread
    • downlights light lights stairs under
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  6. ChipFanDave

    Question about LED downlights

    I just need something clearing up as I have not done domestic wiring for a good few years now. If I fit LED down lights that have no replaceable bulbs so can’t be over loaded, do I need to fit the in intumescent hoods for lights going into the loft or just some sort of device to keep the...
  7. B

    Downlights

    What make are the best downlights?
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    Ceiling rose to downlights??

    Hi what's the best way to change ceiling roses to downlights I've seen the click flow plug connectors not looking for cheap way just best way as I usually don't do this kind of work? I've got two lights in my kitchen at the moment which are just normal ceiling roses and I ideally want 8 new...
  9. Midwest

    JCC Hybrid9 Downlight

    Anybody fitted any of these yet? Appears they have a detachable connector, greater lumen output than the JCC6, and slightly cheaper than the 10. Hybrid9 | JCC Lighting - http://www.jcc.co.uk/lighting/hybrid9/ http://jcc.5dkhc3q8.netdna-cdn.com/content/uploads/2016/07/JC94901-D-IS.pdf
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    buzzing LED's

    On a full house refurb I done the elec's for- put in all LED'S LED lamps- 5w dim able Osrams Dimmers- BG nexus (with the new little dial on the back- not actually too sure what this does) downlights- JCC fireguard I put in around 35 altogether- and 4 or 5 of them buzz which the client has...
    • J.C.E
    • Thread
    • buzzing dimmer dimmers downlights lamps led's varilight
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  11. R

    Spanish wiring method of wiring for recessed downlights

    Hi I am a qualified uk electrician with 17th edition and 2391 etc. Just bought a small apartment in Spain and am having new lowered ceilings fitted. An ideal time to install down lights and ceiling lights to replace all the wall lights. I understand the Spanish way of wiring. Flexible conduit...
    • Russ3541
    • Thread
    • ceiling conduit downlights flexible lights method not uk recessed spain wiring
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. T

    Fire rated downlights

    Simple question what are the requirements for fitting downlights? Do they need to be fire rated or with a hood or can they be fitted without? This is causing much discussion at work.
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    JCC vs Enlite

    Hello, I've got a load of recessed down lights to fit. We have been thinking of going JCC Firegaurd LED6, but we need the tilt version for this project, which will come quite expensive. Now, at the whole salers we've just been looking at Enlite E8 and they're significantly cheaper, with great...
    • Sinetronix
    • Thread
    • click downlights jcc micro
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    push fit connector downlights

    Does anyone know what brands make downlights wit push fit connections? looking for speed when it comes to fitting them 2 x 1.0mm cables. Fire rated down lights not integrated fittings. Cheers :thumbsup:
    • Leesparkykent
    • Thread
    • connections connector connectors downlights fit rated terminals
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. gutterball

    can anyone id these lights.

    The lamp holders have melted and the landlord wants to see if they are repairable.
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    LED Downlights

    Question more for domestic lads. Is there still a big demand for Downlights in kitchens or is the fad dying out now. I'm redoing my kitchen soon and debating down lights or not as don't want it to show its age 10 years if the craze dies out Cheers ppl Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    • Dizzy_Maskell
    • Thread
    • downlights led lighting lights
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. Soulsurfer

    Recessed wall washer ??

    Hey all looking un-successfully for a downlight style recessed wall washer just like the Robus Wilson model which can angle / tilt down up to 45 degrees to flood wardrobes, the robus unfortunately is only in white and they want satin nickel, brushed steel kind of thing to go with the steel...
  18. H

    Old gimbal downlights replacements.

    Alright guys, not been on here in ages. Very rarely do I do domestics, but is there anybody can help me out here?? Asked by someone to replace old style gimbal spotlights, not seen them in years. 100mm cut out, no way he can patch, plaster and install new spots. Got to be replacements. Any...
    • Hammy
    • Thread
    • downlights lighting lights old
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. J

    lathe and plaster and downlights!!!

    Any tips on cutting 76mm holes (20+) for LED downlights in L+P ceilings?? brand new 76mm yellow starrett cutter and 36v drill.....barely scratched the surface on ONE hole and the teeth are already near blunt! cheers guys
  20. Callumjamieson

    Enlite E8 LED Downlights

    Anyone got any experience with these fittings? I see they're going for ridiculous prices so I'm sort of wary of trying them as they seem too cheap. £14 per fitting inc. the dreaded... Thanks!

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