changing halogen downlights to LED downlights

[Marc Bonito]

hi,

ive got 39 halogen downlights to change to LED lights and i was wondering if someone could tell me if i need to use transformers for them or can i directly wire them in to the existing 1.5 wire ?

 

[Octopus]

Not enough information.

 

[Marc Bonito]

i was wondering for that many LED lights would i need to use a transformer for them in every room ?

 

[shagbite]

are the downlights ELV?

 

[Octopus]

i was wondering for that many LED lights would i need to use a transformer for them in every room ?

not enough information. I'm guessing you are not a sparky

 

[Marc Bonito]

no there not , what is the difference ?

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im a apprentice still learning

 

[shagbite]

do you know what a transformer does?

 

[Marc Bonito]

it steps down the voltage that youd normaly get

 

[Octopus]

no there not , what is the difference ?

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im a apprentice still learning

Can't you ask your mentor/boss?

 

[Dizzy_Maskell]

Are you sure you should be taking this job on, you don't seem to be competent

 

[Marc Bonito]

no i was just wondering at this moment in time i will have guidence from my boss on the job its just hes on holiday atm

 

[Andy78]

Classic !
You would be best to wait until he gets back then if you are doing this job under his guidance. He will specify the fittings for you which will also affect many other decisions about the job.

 

[Octopus]

These threads do make me chuckle.

Just imagine someone buying 39 nice cheap LED's then having to remove them all and replace them!

Sitting around waiting for my annual grilling from Elecsa!

 

[Marc Bonito]

no worries all i was wondering if for LED downlights if you need a transformer because at a previous job i saw someone jus wire them straight in with no transformer

 

[shagbite]

do some more revision on mains/ELV powered lights. it would seem that you're not quite ready to install these lights yet - based on your query as to whether or not they require transformers. you should hang-fire until your gaffer gets back.

 

[polo1]

Gee, you guys are harsh:wink5: On the basis that you are an apprentice spark - if the existing fittings are GU10's then you can probably do a straight swop with appropriate LED GU10's. If the existing fittings are ELV/MR16, take the advice given and wait for your boss to return.

 

[Marc Bonito]

are harsh ive only just left college and am wondering lol dont worry i wont be taking the job on on my own , how would you know if existing lights are gu10s ?

 

[shagbite]

do they have a transformer?

 

[Marc Bonito]

yes they do

 

[polo1]

Remove the lamps - GU10 thick mushroom double pins; MR16/ELV two thin pins. You've still got a lot to learn!

 

[Octopus]

can and worms springs to mind

 

[Marc Bonito]

oh i see thankyou , and if they were mr16/elv what precautions are normally took wen swapping over to LED

 

[shagbite]

i'm out.

 

[polo1]

Sorry - you need to leave this 'till your gaffer returns. I'm out.

 

[Marc Bonito]

no worries

 

[ian.settle1]

it steps down the voltage that youd normaly get

It also steps up the voltage as well

 

[DPG]

Or keeps it the same if it's just an isolation transformer. Daz

 

[shagbite]

or turns into a lancia stratos turbo if it's an autobot transformer (wheeljack).