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120/150 Mistral condensing boiler servicing a large barn conversion. Boiler located externally installed summer 2007 When the weather first turned really cold we advanced the boiler thermostat to almost maximum setting (manufacturers recomended winter setting). Problem the boiler failed to...

Thanks for all the constructive comment folks but what I'm really seeking is some views as to whether my layman theory about fluctuations in the power supply could be damaging the life span of the bulbs. My knowledge of things electrical is about as good as Ghenghis Khans knowledge of...

Point of clarification Every room is lit by 12v lighting. Only table lamps use normal 240v energy saving bulbs. There are no fluorescents. All ceiling units are Die cast Aluminium units with 12v up to 50w dichronic reflector lamps. Those used in bathrooms are sealed. All are attached to...

All the fittings and transformers are from top drawer manufacturers installed with recommended areas of space to allow for adequate ventilation to avoid overheating In our last house building project we used the same installation procedure and fittings. 138No units (we went mad) fitted and in...

Originally the electricians had installed some bulbs available in the trade but not of a well known brand. I suspected this was the problem so they offered to replace the entire house with new bulbs from Osram. The problem continued!!!!

Thanks for that but we've tried that precaution all to no avail

New house, 12v lighting system wired by qualified electrician . Lighting units are a mixture of individually transformed ceiling fittings, proprietary under cabinet multi fittings in kitchen and single wall mounted spotlight with own transformer. Bulbs in all units are continuously being...