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Hi , just looking for some advice on some downlighting and where I stand , a client has provided me with 4 transformers with thermal cut out for there 4 down lighters which are not working , upon inspection of the 4 the down lighters themselves are not fire rated (ground floor flat) (2 story building) , I've reccomended replacing the spot lights to fire rated ones but the tennant declines , where do I stand in just replacing the transformers them selves ? Am I liable for the spot lights that i have changed the transformers on??? Note : no signs of thermal damage on the spot lights , no signs of thermal damage to the cable , no insulation covering the spot light and a gap of roughly 5 inches between plasterboard and floor above (wood floor above)
and the spot lights are in the bedroom, bathroom and 1 in the hallway.
Thanks
 
Murdoch said:
I would change the lamps to GU10 LEDs and scrap the transformers...
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I agree, however I'd also replace the down-lighters. Fire-rated GU10 down-lighters are so cheap (even fore big brand names) that it seems silly not to.

Murdoch said:
Surely it's up to the landlord ...
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Also agree, the landlord holds the responsibility and will most likely go ahead with changing the down-lighters for fire-rated ones, small price to pay for peace of mind.

I actually did a job just like this recently, in a owned house rather than a rented flat however. The customer was complaining that their existing "down-lighters would get very hot and the bulbs would fall out, smashing on the floor". I removed all the existing lamps and transformers, changing them for fire-rated GU10 LED down-lighters which where really good value-for-money (LAP brand), didn't get hot, and saved a fortune on their electricity bill while also being safer.
 
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