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    LEDs tripping type 2MCB!

    hi I have recently done a job, replacing 17 down lights in a kitchen with 17 x 10w led down lights and replacing 7 under cabinet lights with 4 x led strip light kits (4 drivers). They are on a type 2 mcb, the downlights are split across 2 switches and the under cabinet lights are on their own...
  2. B

    Can't find any cheap G4 LEDs that run off the mains 240v.

    Hi everyone We have a couple of NEXT ceiling lights in the living and dining room. Both the transformers have gone and replacement transformers are about £35 each, however I'm worried they may keep blowing and its going to get costly to replace them often. A friend suggested removing the...
    • bfam
    • Thread
    • 240v can't cheap leds mains
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    New member first post. load on dimmer leds flickering.

    hi guys. I e just
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    LGP For Edge Lighting LEDS

    Hello all, My name is Jenni and I am working to develop a system for backlighting artworks using edge lit light guide panels and led strips. I have looked into the different light guide panels available, all are some variation on 3D laser etched acrylic. However, these light guide panels seem...
    • jjstones19
    • Thread
    • guide led leds light lighting panel
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  5. snipersmith87

    LED volt drop- maximum LEDS on 6amp??

    First post all so go easy lads.... What's people's views on maximum amount of LEDS on a 6amp mcb lighting circuits?? 6w LED GU10s throughout. Wired in 1mm twin and earth. Maximum cable runs??? Nearly every spark I speak to has a different verdict. Should we still be considering if 50w halogens...
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    Renovation - Advice requested on External lights, which dimmable LEDs for kitchen etc

    HI All I posted a thread a while back about a house purchase, where my wife and I are renovating. The sparks has just started to chase walls etc (God love him, would hate that job) before he gets onto the interesting wiring bit! Just trying to decide on a few things, hope you can advise: We...
    • Prizen
    • Thread
    • advice ceiling dimmable external house kitchen leds lights looking
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    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...
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    Trailing-edge dimmers for Tec Karda LEDs

    I have two DM Lights Tec Karda Lights with a total of eight LEDs. Each LED is 50w, total wattage 400w Here's a link showing the spec of them...
  9. sythai

    Grid dimmer for Aurora M series LEDs?

    Hi All Just seeing if anyone can recommend from experience a grid dimmer (MK or Hager grid compatible) that works well with the following LED downlight: Aurora M10 range : AU-FRLD811 Aurora M7 range : AU-FRLD711 Cheers Sy
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    Can't afford LEDs

    Heres the solution
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    Flashing orange LEDs turn on and off randomly.

    Hello all. I work at a rescue boat and we use a converted Thwaites 5 ton dumper truck as our launch vehicle. It has orange flashing LEDs on the front but sometime they will just turn off. Obliviously theI sea water has its effects on the tractor but it seems at low rpms the lights turn on and...
    • isaacdyer
    • Thread
    • alternator causing check flashing led leds off orange output problem
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  12. Hellmooth

    Under cabinet LEDs

    Looking for some led under cabinet lights, looked at these from tlc, have also fitted the LED tape which I was impressed with, looking for similar ideas, cheers! https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/LED_Undercupboard_Fittings/index.html
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    LEDs and stained glass

    I'm in the process of quoting to illuminate a bit of listed stained glass and am looking at LED options. One concern is what effect the LED may have on the glass in the long term, will it affect the pigmentation at all? White LEDs affect regular theatrical colour filters at a surprising rate...
  14. yellowvanman

    Changing 12V Downlights to GU10 LEDs

    Does anybody here have issues with changing 12V lamps to GU10 LED lamps in the same fitting? Obviously involves taking out the transformer, changing the lamp holder and putting the fitting back. I only ask because: a) The tin cans usually have a label that says 12V b) The tin cans are not...
  15. A

    Converting Fluorescents into LEDs

    Has anyone had any experience with LED Fluorescent light fittings (strip lights). A customer of mine wants all of the lamps in her property replaced with LED ones. A few wholsalers seem to think you can just swap over the lamps and they will work without having to install new drivers etc. Is...
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    Led driver and Mr11 LEDs lamps

    Any one recommend the above, looking for a decent gaurenttee from the manufacturer, seen they gaurenttee some lamps in gu10 3-7 years. cheers
  17. M

    Part L - MH11 LEDs

    I'm not an electrician but work in an electricians office and have been tasked with finding out the following. We are currently installing MH11 fittings in a new house but need to retrofit them with LED bulbs. In most rooms these fittings are the sole or main source of light. Are there any...
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    Anyone fitted any LAP gu10 5w leds lamps from screwfix

    Anyone fitted any are they any good. They are 346 lumens cool white. But xant see any information on the beam angle. and at £20 for 5 thinking of using them. Recently been using crompton 5w daylight they are good gor £6 each or any other recommendations please at good prices
    • chopper
    • Thread
    • anyone fitted gu10 lamp lamps led leds lighting lights screwfix
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    dimmable GU10 LEDs

    Does anyone have recommendations? I've tried the Screwfix LAP 5w ones, they are ok but don't dim right down. Is this the same with others such as Sylvania? cheers
    • AJ16
    • Thread
    • aurora dimmable dimmer dimming gu10 lamps led leds
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. S

    PC PSU and 12v LEDs

    I have been told I can power leds from my old PC PSU as a cost effective way of using my old unused computer. I need advice on what I can drive with them. I want to use 10w square LEDs which require 10-12v DC and 1050mA each. I am aware that most of the outputs are 12v from the PSU. Does this...
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