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    GU10 halogen bulb exploded?

    Hey there, I recently moved into my new home which is entirely lit by 50 watt GU10 halogen spotlights, though I am gradually purchasing LED equivalents whenever money can be spared due to the fantastic efficiency. Last night I switched on the livingroom lights which is lit by a total of 8...
  2. A

    triangle undercupboard light

    Hi, Following on from a post I made about a replacing a triangle undercupboard light, I found one - and wanted to check it is the right connection: LED Wedge Downlights | Clas Ohlson and the install PDF: http://images.clasohlson.com/medias/sys_master/9264267853854.pdf My existing wire...
  3. H

    Halogen gy6.35 Light Source

    For a project at university I need a fairly intense light source for a fluid dynamics experiment, as the previous one broke. I've been advised a halogen source of around 50W should be sufficient, though as I am a mechanical engineer, my electronics understanding is very basic. Through basic...
  4. G

    Converting Halogen to LED Floodlights

    I have four 500W Halogen floods wired in pairs each pair controlled by a PIR. I am thinking that I could save some money on the leccy bill by converting these Halogens lamps to LED and have seen LED replacement lamps on the tinterweb which are something like 20W and are supposed to be direct...
  5. Soulsurfer

    Halogen Downlights conversion

    Hey all, I am needing to look into converting a lot of halogen dichroics 12V to LED's some also to be dimmable. Now for your experience bit, can they be fitted with an LED driver x 1 per lamp as the MR16's had and an appropriate trailing edge dimmer module or as most lower wattage drivers seem...
  6. O

    Insulation resistance on candle 52w candle lamps new halogen type

    please could anybody explain why I am getting a high insulation test live to earth on a chandelier with 7 of the above lamps in when a lamp is removed the reading improves by 2 m ohms for each one.
  7. L

    Halogen downlighters

    Hi everyone I'm a total electrical noob (sorry if this thread is for the pros only but the DIY thread is closed) but am in need of some help! My landlord, in his infinite wisdom, has installed halogen downlighters in every room in the house. I hate halogens. He's not going to change it himself...
  8. H

    Halogen candle bulbs

    We have two wrought iron light fittings in our lounge that take five candle lamps in each. Using 25watt incandescent bulbs gives the right amount of light and with a clear envelope the sparkly filament looks good. With the onset of energy saving bulbs we find the compact fluorescents very...
  9. M

    Security lighting ?

    Good afternoon gentlemen, i am looking to buy some outside security lighting, and i dont know if i should be looking at led's, or halogen, i want to light up an area about 20ftsq, but i also want the neighbor's to know that i am aware, and light up their gardens too. I buy stuff from ebay and i...
  10. X

    Halogen ban

    It is proposed that Halogen bulbs be phased out a the end o 2016. I can see lots of wiring adaptations for groups of halogen lights to be converted to LED but what about common adaptor, rather like a multi plug adaptor, that a halogen light (with a transformer) could be plugged into that would...
  11. F

    Swapping halogen bulbs to led bulbs

    Can i change MR16 13 volt 35 watt halogen bulbs to MR16 12 volt 3 watt RGB led bulbs that change colour? I'm running 5 together as down lights on an overhang roof on my shed and would really like to change them for mood lighting in my garden, they are all connected to a 12 volt transformer at...
  12. H

    Bathroom halogen lights help

    Hi there. I have read a few posts about halogen lights not working, but still can't solve the problem. All six halogen lights in my bathroom failed at the same time. I have changed bulbs to no avail. I have tested a bulb on the wire from the 12v output and it works, so the transformer (which...
  13. R

    IPX4 extractor with halogen

    Want an IPX4 extractor with halogen for my shower, anyone know of a good quality make?
  14. N

    Swap a Halogen taillight for a LED

    Hi! I will be rebuilding the tail on my motorcycle this summer, i will mount a custom tail from a different brand motorcycle and along with that a "custom" tail light that came of a newer bike, the new tail light i want to put in is a LED tail light, but the one on my bike is halogen, both my...
  15. M

    problem with halogene light ,voltage reading 288 V !!!!!

    hi everyone , this is my first time on this forum , anyway this is my story why I am here writting to you , 6 month ago my mother and father in-law wanted to change the lighting in the new house they bought and they find a set of light from homebase they really like , because they was eco...
  16. J

    lighting fault?

    Just been to a rental property where the tenant reports bulbs blow every couple weeks throughout the flat. Have checked fittings and carried out necessary tests etc but cannot see anything obvious. Appears to have been rewired within previous 5-6 years. Any suggestions?
  17. F

    Dimmer switch ioneprative with new halogen lamps

    Hi all, I am in need of some advice. I have just fitted a new ceiling light fitting in a bedroom. It replaces a single light (bayonnet 60W). The switch is a dimmer. The new light has 3 G9 halogen lamps which are of course dimmable. After fitting it, the dimmer does not work. I cannot switch...
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    Is it worth changing Halogen MR16's to LED's?

    Good evening I just want to garner experienced people's opinion on whether it's worth changing my Halogen kitchen downlighters to LED lamps? I currently have 20 MR16 50W Halogen downlighters in my kitchen, obviously consuming quite a bit of energy. As each lamp blows, I'm looking at replacing it...
  19. N

    Halogen down lighters poorly installed

    Just thought you may like to see what happens when you install halogen down lighters incorrectly , this was found at a local care home 24 down lighters 12 with burnt out cabling and joists which had been on fire !!!! they have now been replaced with Deltec 9 watt 60 degree led down lighters
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    MR16 Halogen replacing with LEDs

    Hi there, My apologies for posting here, but i cannot seem to post in the DIY forum. I wondered if I could ask some for some advice. As a trial a while back, I replaced one Halogen MR16 light with a 5W LED bulb with appropriate LED driver. The bulb has worked well and now prices are a...

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