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    GU10 lighting circuit problem

    Ah, no meter. That's why I was thinking I'd have to replace 2 blocks and holders. Many thanks.
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    GU10 lighting circuit problem

    Hi, Sorry SWD, I missed your post. I'm in NW London but determined, at least for the moment, to have a bash at rectifying a, hopefully, straightforward problem with the help of this forum. However, I was also wondering if there was a heat-related issue here; I've taken the connections down...
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    GU10 lighting circuit problem

    Thank you again for all your contributions. Point taken about LEDs. I'm gradually replacing dead halogens with Philips LEDs. I think it is most likely a poor connection with the consequent daisy-chain effect. My flat is on the top floor of a 4-floor block. There's a flat roof above me and the...
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    GU10 lighting circuit problem

    Thank you for your replies. I have taken one of the working bulbs from another holder and it didn't work in either of the two 'dead' holders. I think I can rule about a poor connection between the holder and the lamp. I was surprised that 2 lamps out of the 4 seemed to have failed but I suppose...
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    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...

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