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  1. N

    Do I need false ceiling to mount spotlights?

    Do I need false ceiling to mount spotlights?
  2. R

    Cheapest/easiest way to replace these spot lights

    Hi I've just moved into a flat and it has old brass downlights in every room, I also think a lot of them are halogen and not led so keen to replace them all. Sorry if the pics aren't enough but based on the wiring I have, could I just buy new white led spring holders (not sure name!) and...
  3. milan5baros

    Replacing transformer for halogen spotlights

    Hi, I currently have halogen downlighting in bathroom each light with an individual transformer. One of the transformers has gone now and I have tried replacing with a new one which I believe to be like for like however it seems to make the odd crackling noise. Could this be due to being...
  4. T

    Question about T&E and spotlights in my new build house.

    Hi, So I've just started to install some spotlights in a room in my house, and I always thought to use 1.5mm T&E so I've wired them all up and I've come to connect the main line in and noticed that it is 1.0 T&E. Am I okay to link the main line to my daisy chained spots on 1.5. Some more...
  5. Scottandcath

    Replacing failing spotlights

    Hi, I have moved into a house with a huge kitchen which has 12 Luxna spotlights about 3 years ago. Over time the spotlights have been failing and it's quite expensive to replace them as they are a sealed unit. My question is, can I replace all the lights with normal (change the led bulb when...
  6. A

    media wall spotlights

    Hi guys can anyone recommend what spotlights to install in the shelves in my media wall. Jcc v50s are my usual go to for downlights but i think there a bit too big for something like this, i have been looking at the ansell prism pro mini but just looking to see if anyone has any other...
  7. C

    Connecting spotlights and new switch in a new room

    Hi all new here and hoping for some advice. I had added a new room to my house and want to add new spotlights and a new switch to the lighting circuit. My house is 1990's built in England UK, and looped in at the ceiling rose so the bedroom next door has 3 cables going to it. I would like to...
  8. D

    Bathroom spotlights. loft condensation

    HI we have six spotlights in our bathroom, I went up in the loft today and noticed a lot of condensation on the roof felt i also lifted a couple of the floor boards ( chip board type ) to find them soaked with condensation which appears to be going up into the loft through the spotlights, are...
  9. B

    Relay for spotlights

    Looking to wire up some spotlights. Will this set up be correct?
  10. M

    spotlights in bathrooms , from 12v to 240v

    next one , lads, bathroom spots outside of zone one. above the 2250 , directly above the bath ip and fire rated. 240v led spots. existing installation not rcd protected.
  11. G

    Spotlights in bathroom ceiling - bulb blown, now none work.

    Hi, I have x4 spotlights recessed into my bathroom ceiling, they're the gu10 fitting 50w bulbs on a pull cord dimmer switch. Recently I painted the ceiling and to avoid getting paint on the lights, I pulled them down from their holes. When the paint was dry I put them back in, one of them...
  12. F

    junction of spotlights and fan

    hi guys, ive been electritian for about 7 years now and im wondering if any of you guys know a better way of what ive always been taught, im sure there is something im missing!!! When wiring Spotlights in a bathroom with a extractor fans. i wire the feed into the first spotlight positon which...
  13. D00DY_T00DY

    Sockets and Spotlights

    So did some work today wiring sockets which went well, piece of ... Cake no problem apart from a cheap standard plastic one which are such pains in the ... Neck. Wired four chrome ones(I'll add some pictures when I get on the laptop) then went rooting for some wires a plasterer plastered over...
  14. telectrix

    spotlights.

    this is how i do them. there are other methods but i find this way to be quick, neat, and compliant. the flex used id 0.75mm 3core normal flex for LED and CFL lamps, but heat resistant should be used for halogens. the connectors are 2 in ( solid conductors ) and 1 out ( spring cage clamp for...
  15. S

    Replacement of single light fitting with spotlights

    I've been looking at options for replacing a single light fitting with some kind of spot light arrangement. There are a fair number of wires in the existing fitting: There's feed in, feed out, and 3-way cables to two switches. I assume it's going to be rather fiddly to install a mains track...
  16. A

    GU10 Recessed spotlights in a pool.

    Hi, can anyone help me with this please? Is it OK to install GU10 230v IP65 Flush down lights in a pool area. The ceiling is 2.4m above the pool water level. There are wall lights and underwater lights going in, but the transformer will be located outside the zone. would i also have to fit a...
  17. M

    led colour changing spotlights

    Hi all, im wanting to buy colour changing spot lights gu10 which comes with remote control does anyone know if remote controls other spots or just the one it comes with or am i better buy rgb spot lights with flexi driver. Any suggestions would be great.
  18. O

    Replacing old (large) spotlights with new fittings

    Hi guys, Ive been asked to replace some old spot lights with new energy efficient ones, but the old ones are larger than new fittings... any suggestions on how to fill the gap without re-plastering the ceiling??
  19. F

    aurora led sunken spotlights

    hi guys just wondering if anyone has had experience with the new aurora led sunken spotlights, they are sealed units and supposed to be guaranteed for 5 years, i fitted 8 in a kitchen the other month and 3 of them have now failed all at different times, the wholesaler does not keep them as stock...
  20. N

    spotlights in bathroom

    do all spotlights need top hats on them if there is insulation in the roof space also does the transformer need a top hat as well

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