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Hi,

In the past I've replaced MR16 halogen spots with LEDs and had issues getting them to work. I understand this is driver related. This time, I'm having problems switching GU10s halogen with LED. I can't understand this as my understanding is there will not be a driver involved and this should just me normal mains voltage. Any thoughts on what I'm missing?
 
I think some cable has become detached while getting the halogens out.
GU10 LED are a straight swap for GU10 halogen.

However,
There was a post on here a while ago about someone looking for 12v GU10, and the majority said they didn't exist.... Which we were proved wrong.
What i'm saying is, check the voltage rating on your LED lamps.
 
Without pulling all the insulation up I can't see exactly how they're set up. Too hot up there today.
Insulation causing damage to halogen light fittings due to lack of heat dissipation is a common problem.
Watch your fingers for possible live parts exposed by damage if you go pulling the insulation up.
 
Sounds like something has broken down whilst you were moving them about. Could be a whole pile of dodgy connections holding them all together.
 
Could try putting the old lamps back in, see if the work.

If they do its a lamp issue, unlikely but woth a go.

If they don't then its wiring,

If theyre loop in loop out wired and none of the lights work the issue probably lies at the first fitting, loft unfortunately.
 

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