Fire rated downlights

[ricosuave]

How do you run the cable, and wire downlights, because the ones I was looking at say's they need a tranformer for each one, so if I was fitting about 16 that seems like a lot of transformers, Im confused can anyone put me straight?

 

[BluSparx]

are they mains rated / 12v

 

[ricosuave]

yes mains rated/12v 50watt lights and transformer

 

[IQ Electrical]

How do you run the cable, and wire downlights, because the ones I was looking at say's they need a tranformer for each one, so if I was fitting about 16 that seems like a lot of transformers, Im confused can anyone put me straight?

There are transformer ratings that allow more than 1 luminaire to be connected but these are prone to various problems and in my experience, you are far better with individual transformers or mains voltage lighting.

 

[BluSparx]

yes mains rated/12v 50watt lights and transformer

due to being 12v this is why it says 1 transformer per downlight, as above post it is best to install this way anyway as if a fault on one then you can see where it is where as if there was say 5 connected to one transformer how would you know which was at fault without testing all - and this can be a long drawn process.

Keep it simple follow manufacturers instructions and you can't fail

 

[ricosuave]

But how would you run the cable to supply say 16 transformers? Rough diagram would be helpful.

 

[cbw]

With the greatest of respect, you would run the cables the same way as if it were 16 lights, I do not really understand the question? Surely you know how to wire a light?

I cannot help but feel you should employ the services of an electrician.

 

[ricosuave]

I dont know if you understand what I mean, 16 lights 16 transformers in 1 room, so would you have to use a junction box to connect each transformer?

 

[BluSparx]

I dont know if you understand what I mean, 16 lights 16 transformers in 1 room, so would you have to use a junction box to connect each transformer?

I take it your not a qualified sparky as this is a basic question that anyone qualified and competent would know the answer too.

If your not and here asking how to wire something in then as previously said by another member employ an electrician how would you feel if you wired it incorrectly and then the house caught fire and due to not having the work completed professionally and signed off with an EIC or MWC the insurance company refused to pay out

 

[ricosuave]

im at college doin 2330 but for some reason you dont do much practical and your not shown much, so if your not told how to and you havent seen it done how you gonna find out unless anyone shows you or tells you.