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  1. A

    Upgrading MR16 TO GU10

    Hi all, I have a failed transformer in a bedroom and want to convert all the bulbs in this bedroom to GU10 (4 bulbs) This is so I can use LED bulbs without hassle. Is there any type of notification needed for this type of work? Can I just get on with it? Thanks
  2. N

    GU10 lighting circuit problem

    Hi, I have a set of 4 GU10 recessed light fittings with halogen bulbs controlled by a single dimmer switch. The circuit was installed about 5 years ago and has worked fine. This morning 2 of the bulbs weren't working when switched on. I replaced one of the bulbs with a new one and for a moment...
  3. Electron

    GU10 LED Spotlights fading

    I changed five MR16 Halogen lights for a customer in March to LED. Used Ledhut Fire Rated GU10 with 5.8W lamps. About a month ago three of the lamps were not very bright and one stopped working. I told Ledhut who sent replacements (the offer a five year guarantee) and I replaced them. Now the...
  4. M

    Best way to wire in new GU10 fittings

    Hi all, I'd be grateful for some advice on how to wire in some new GU10 fittings. I bought these fire rated Minisun ones: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GSPFK2O/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item I will be removing the existing GU5.3 (MR16) fittings before starting. These fittings have a...
  5. A

    Dimable LED GU10's won't turn off.

    Hi I have three rooms. Two rooms have two lighting points, each with 3 GU10's coming out and 1 room and one point with 3 GU10's. So I have 5 of these: Neo Chrome Effect 3 Lamp Round Spotlight Plate | Departments | DIY at B&Q -...
  6. Electrical2go

    Save 10% on our best selling LED GU10 Lamp

    To celebrate a match made in heaven we are offering 10% off selected Enlite ICE lamps when bought in conjunction with an EFD downlight (A LITTLE SECRET FOR THE FORUM MEMBERS......YOU ONLY NEED TO BUY ONE DOWNLIGHT TO GAIN THE DISCOUNT ON MULTIPLE LAMPS) Use Code GUTEN at the basket to activate...
  7. V

    Brightest GU10 LED - or maybe something else ?

    Hi All, I'm not an electrician but trying to research the following issue for our lighting needs : I am replacing GU10 halogen lights with LED spotlight but have found the following problem : I don't want to save electricity I want a much brighter living room/kitchen. In theory since all the...
  8. C

    Mr16 gu10 conversion

    hello guys Looked at a huge 6 bed house yesterday, they all have band new posh mr16 halogens and mr11 light fittings that they want converting to GU10 LED (don't want transformers). I initially meanaured up all the holes and thought ok let's get you some new GU10 equivalents however I had a...
  9. T

    GU10 LED LAMPS IN DOWNLIGHTS

    Has anyone installed GU10 LED lamps in replacement for halogen GU10 lamps in fire ratted downlights did installing them cause the GU10 LED's to fail sooner than should of done.
  10. Michaelwgroves

    MR16 LED Vs GU10 LED

    I'm looking at upgrading my Halogen MR16 to LED. Purely from a hassle factor I'm thinking to convert to GU10 LED as insulation test are so much easier. Any reason why you might choose MR16 LED over GU10 LED? Thanks,
  11. E

    Tiltable suitably IP rated GU10 downlight?

    Hi Have a customer who wants to put smart bulbs into tiltable downlights in his bathroom. I've not seen any GU10 tilt downlights that are suitably IP rated for a bathroom, have any of you got any suggestions? Must be a GU10 fitting as he wants to fit smart bulbs. Thanks
  12. O

    Buzzing GU10 LED's

    So I changed 10 x halogen MR16's for 10 x Megaman dimmable 5.5w LED's along with a VPro dimmer (rated up to 10 LED's) When the lights are switched on, they are silent but after 10 -15 minutes they start buzzing - the lamps, not the dimmer. I swapped the dimmer for a standard switch today, and...
  13. Phil Thompson

    Most reliable brand of Led Flood & GU10 Lamp

    Hi there folks, I am interested to hear your views on what you've found to be the most reliable brand of Led Flood light and also GU10 lamp. Also any brands to avoid? I've had a load of V-Tac GU10 go faulty, so stopped using them, Source GU10 are another, in my own kitchen, 2 went within a...
  14. T

    Faulty LED GU 10's

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could shed any light onto this problem. Whilst doing subby work on a bathroom install, the owner of the house asked me to have a quick look at her kitchen lights. There was a 4 lamp spotlight bar type fittings. Apparently shes changed the LED GU10's about 3...
  15. joel_till

    GU10 LED downlighters

    Hi guys. Got a client that wants to change their 'low voltage' MR16 35W lamps to mains GU10 5W LED. The apartment is in a multi-storey block and above the plasterboard ceiling is a concrete ceiling so the floor to the upstairs flat. They currently don't have fire rated fittings and don't...
  16. J

    GU10 Question

    Hi, Apologies if this isn't the correct place to ask this. I had some builders in who I asked to change my old 12v MR16 with transformers to 240v GU10 LED lamps which no longer needed the transformer. I didn't think anything was wrong until I had an electrician come and take a look at a...
  17. D

    LED GU10 bulbs still glowing when turned off

    Hi Guys, Just need a little advice if possible. I have recently fitted 6 GU10 Downlights 230V on a customers landing with 5W Cool LED GU10's. When he turns off his light one light is still slightly on. I know this has something to do with the two way switching for the landing and a bit of...
  18. 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...
  19. FatAlan

    GU10 LED Dimming

    Just been approached by a mate who purchased six GU10 LEDs marketed as dimmable. States that they were very bright but when he tried to dim them they started flickering. The bulbs were apparently really cheap from cost co. What's the general consensus on this re good makes of bulbs and or...
  20. M

    Led gu10 lights flashing on circuit

    New lighting circuit from board to kitchen with 6 gu10 led downlights then into hall with 3 gu10 leds then into front room with 8 leds gu10 all work perfectly the problem now starts when in dining room 6 leds gu10s there flash when turned On.if i remove 5 of the leds the remaining 1 does NOT...

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