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  1. R

    Change Old Brass Downlights

    I’m looking to change some old brass downlights. I was just after some advice. Whether they can be replaced or not. The actual lights are cemented into the ceiling as it’s a loft extension that was done 20 years ago. I’m just hoping to update them to something more modern if possible.
  2. E

    LED downlights and Off peak ripple

    As title suggests, how to correct off peak ripple effect on LED Downlights with Dimmers. I heard filters don't exactly work . Dimmers are Clipsal downlights are domus brand.. Also heard replacing Meter to a smart meter solves this issue
  3. N

    Plug and play downlights

    Anyone know of any GU10 fire rated downlights that have the quick release type plug connectors.? I’ve found integrated and halogen ones but no GU10 ?
  4. J

    Bathroom LED downlights

    Hello, I wish to purchase some Downlights to replace some halogen spotlights in my bathroom. Currently the existing spotlights are powered through a transformer connected to a terminal junction box in the loft. Looks like the existing transformer is connected by only a two core cable. I want to...
  5. S

    How many downlights in the kitchen?

    Hi, Having a new kitchen fitted and was hoping for some advice please. How many LED downlights do I need? Will likely be using these linked below (9W, 450lm, 120° beam) https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/lap-indopro-fixed-fire-rated-led-downlight-white-9w-450lm/3863x I've attached two photos of my...
  6. M

    I'm looking for advice on best cost effective solution to split a daisy chain of downlights.

    I'm looking for advice on what you think would be the best cost effective solution. I intend to pay an electrician to do all connections but would like to have in mind the best solution before I bring them in. The cealing is plasterboard and the wall is blocks for switch 1 and switch A...
    • MauroB
    • Thread
    • advice best cost daisy downlights lighting plan looking solution split
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  7. T

    Most efficient way to upgrade Downlights

    Hi all. Looking for advice on upgrading bathroom lights from MR16 to mains fed suitably IP rated GU10 LED lights. As partly shown on the picture attached, the existing lights are in 4 rows of two lights with each pair of lights fed off one transformer. I'm thinking easiest option is just to...
  8. M

    Issue with MR16 downlights

    Hi I replaced a 50W halogen MR16 12AC bulb with a new 50W halogen MR16 12AC bulb, but it doesn't work. The transformer is working, as I have taken out a working bulb from another downlight and it works on the first one. I have taken the new bulb and tried the second fitting, same thing. I just...
  9. Pretty Mouth

    Downlights for flammable surfaces

    Can anyone recommend a downlight that is suitable for installation in a flammable ceiling? My client would like one fitted in a UPVC clad porch ceiling, and the downlights I usually fit (Aurora EFD Pro's) aren't suitable for this. Struggling to find easily accessible manufacturer's info on this.
  10. Mramin

    Installing wired floodlight using existing spotlight wiring.

    I currently have 3 spotlights that are controlled by a switch and I'd like to replace these with wired floodlights. Would it be possible to reuse the existing wiring + switch?
    • Mramin
    • Thread
    • downlights existing floodlight garden installing lights spotlight using wired wiring
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. NICKYNUNN

    FIRE RATED DOWNLIGHTS AND PLASTIC CCU - WHAT SIDE OF THE FENCE?

    Hi all, about to do a condition report on a grade 2 listed 4 bedroom property, the owner is moving and wants to rent it out. The consumer unit is a PLASTIC split board RCD sited in a cupboard under the only set of stairs .The board and installation is neatly installed (even the bonding cables...
  12. M

    Downlights

    Hi I am a DIYer, but I did have electricians training about 45 years ago. I'm installing LED downlights (IP65) in my upstairs bathroom. I have the loft insulation protectors (domed ones). The problem is that if I asssemble the light fittings as per the instructions the insulation protector dome...
  13. forestcreature

    LED downlights flickering, then glowing/dead

    I have several rooms of downlight fittings with non-dimmable 5W GU10 mains AC LED bulbs, making about 150W total. They run off a single 1.5mm twin and earth from the consumer unit with no dimmers, all installed method A. Permanent lives at each switch, with a radial circuit off that to make a...
  14. D

    LED Downlights in kitchen

    Hi, hopefully someone on here can help, I'm going crazy trying to figure this out. I have 5 x old lights in my kitchen, like old round mushroom lights. I've taken one down and measured the hole diameter, which is 140mm. I want to change these to LED, on the understanding that in a kitchen...
  15. T

    Replacing 12v MR16 (not IP rated) with GU10 IP65 rated downlights

    Hi, I have to replace bath and shower downlights to IP rated. I thought they were GU10 so bought the GU10 fitment and bulbs. I fitted it and it did not work ? I then found out the original fitment is MR16 12v. Please can someone tell me if I need to buy IP rated MR16 downlights and LED MR16...
  16. S

    Downlights

    Hi, Im looking for some professional advice with regard to downlight positioning. It has been a long time since i have installed downlights and they have advanced to the point of too much choice/option so i am going round in circles trying to position them to avoid coning/black spots/burning...
  17. S

    EICR for flat built in 2007: downlights deemed as C2

    Hello friendly electricians! Just before the deadline (...) I commissioned an EICR report that came back as unsatisfactory. The only thing that I can see in the report that points to that is a C2 observation mentioning that "All lights need to be changed to fire rated". No specific regulation...
  18. A

    Converting integrated downlighting to GU10?

    Hi, I have just bought a house which has a downlighting system in the kitchen. I want to replace the bulbs with Philips hue smart bulbs (GU10) however when I pulled one of the bulbs out of the ceiling it turned out to be an 'ALLLED AFD010D/40 10W Dimmable COB LED Integrated Fire Rated...
  19. M

    90mm Cut Out Downlights

    Hi guys. I went to a property yesterday as one if the current downlights burnt out and damaged the circuit. However when I took out one of the downlights I noticed how big the cut outs were ..90mm. They were in fact too big for the lights actually in there. Can anyone recommend some Fire Rated...
  20. C

    Downlights - do I need to lower the ceiling?

    Hi guys, Is there a requirement to create a false ceiling for installing downlights in a bungalow kitchen ceiling? above there is the usual insulation stuff. I thought of just clearing the insulation around the lights and make a little box with plaster board to cover the lights just for extra...

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