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    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...
    • r8sso80
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    • halogen led lights replace spotlights these
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  3. M

    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...
    • milan5baros
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    • halogen replacing spotlights transformer
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  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...
    • thedanburgess
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    • build circuit house new new build question radial spotlights t&e
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. S

    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...
    • ashg285
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    • media spotlights wall
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    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...
    • Calliman12
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    • connecting new room spotlights switch
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  8. L

    Durable motion sensor spotlights

    Looking for a product recommendation from a pro. I have a few spots on our ranch where I have motion sensor spotlights. I have conscientiously installed the best ones I could find at any given time. The last few sets I bought were halogen, all-metal, including the sensor head, and came with...
    • LHaven
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    • motion sensor spotlights
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  9. D

    Replacing no earth spotlights with earth spotlights

    warning! im a DIYer, so don't know alot about electrics! The current spotlights have a driver and no earth, they're connected to their driver with a 2 wire clip connector. The driver is then connected to the mains wires with a 3 pin clip connector. The replacements are mains voltage (astro...
  10. D

    Would these directional spotlights work?

    Hi all. I know this is probably a stupid question but this isn’t my forte and I’d rather not waste £20 unnecessarily so thank you for any help. I have these specific lights which use “puck” connectors. There are a couple of slots spare. Lovebay led Cabinet Lights Set of 8, Warm White Under...
    • DanUK
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    • electrical work spotlights these work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. R

    Replacement screw on lamp shade for bathroom spotlights required UK

    Hi all, Looking for 3 replacement screw on cyclinder light shades for a bathroom spotlight. I believe the spotlight I have is Float Brushed Chrome effect Mains-powered 3 lamp Bathroom Spotlight | DIY at B&Q -...
    • robertjleach
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    • bathroom lamp replacement required screw spotlights
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  12. 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...
  13. O

    Spotlights not working once they touch earth

    My problem is, I did the wiring for my outdoor spotlights, it’s to light up some trees, before taking it out , I tested it in the garage and everything is working, once one of the spotlight is coming close to the earth it cuts to power of in the house. Hopefully someone can help me with this...
    • Ovidiu.S
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    • earth not working spotlights touch working
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Few Spotlights bulbs gone at same time

    Hi All, Client called recently. Saying few spotlights not working, halfway all 3 of them, living room-kitchen only two works out of 15. Flat newly built, last inspection 2019. I've been told by client that bulbs gone more or less st the same time. There was nothing obvious as I've checked...
    • Igor Taranenko
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    • bulbs spotlights time
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. T

    Converting low voltage halogen spotlights to 240v LED

    Hi I have two lighting circuits of 5 x low voltage halogen with individual transformers for each lamp.. to try out the new 240volt GU10 LED's.. obviously after turning power off at the consumer unit .. I cut out the transformer on one of the lights and connected the new lampholder to the 240v...
    • timjsargent
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    • 240v halogen led low voltage spotlights voltage
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Relay for spotlights

    Looking to wire up some spotlights. Will this set up be correct?
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    Issue with having all LED spotlights in bathroom, 2 must remain Halogen

    Hi, I have 6 spotlights in my bathroom, when I moved into the house 4 years ago I replaced all 6 with LEDs but they wouldn't work, turns out I could only get the lights to stay on if 2 Halogen bulbs remained (1 on each end of the bathroom). Recently one of the 2 Halogen bulbs has died and now...
    • kevin2222
    • Thread
    • bathroom bulbs halogen having issue led led bulbs spotlights
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  18. K

    halogen spotlights to LED downlights

    Hi everyone :) I'm new to this forum and looking for some advise. (By the way im not a professional, just a DIY'er with some experience working on electrics for DIY projects etc) In the bathroom im changing my current Halogen spotlights to new LED down lights. The current Halogen lights are...
    • kapil Nahar
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    • downlights halogen led spotlights
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  19. 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.
  20. A

    Best Spotlights out there?

    hi guys i am planning a rewire in a medium sized house. Lounge, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms are all going to be spots apart from the odd pendent over breakfast bar. i am looking for some quality spots that dont cost the earth! also any particular preference over grid wiring or standard...

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