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.
 
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.
 
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.
Yes, I tried switching lamps around and the same two sockets work, whichever combo I go with. Makes me wonder if there are two separate loops!
 
Yes, I tried switching lamps around and the same two sockets work, whichever combo I go with. Makes me wonder if there are two separate loops!
...or the loop out to the other lights is loose from one of the working lights.

Sounds like something has worked loose while changing the bulbs.

Unless you are 100% you can make the circuit safe to work on I'd be getting some professional help.

Lighting can catch me out occasionally with how wired, it's not always obvious, well some of the gods on here can just smell the switch and work it out, just not me.
 
I'm 90 minutes drive from you, Thats 3 hours non productive van-sitting.... but there might be another member closer that could give you a hand.

Experience gives you a 6th sense when it comes to fault finding.
"I see dead people..... and loose connections"
 
I'm 90 minutes drive from you, Thats 3 hours non productive van-sitting.... but there might be another member closer that could give you a hand.

Experience gives you a 6th sense when it comes to fault finding.
"I see dead people..... and loose connections"
I see dodgy connector blocks and insulation tape.
 

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