Hi, I am in the process of redoing my main bedroom, after fitting a new wardrobe (fitted) I have decided to fit 6 downlights in the room and plaster over the main light fitting.
I have several questions, I have read about the difference between 12v and 240v - futureproofing by going 240volt for when filament lamps disappear - lower operating temps for 12v - cheaper bulbs for 12v - more expensive set up for 12v..... then theres LED's? im totally confused as to which to go for, im swinging towards 240v for the futureproofing but i think you can now buy none filament 12volts cant you?
Then if I go 12v, what bulb sizes do I need, do i go for a 6 point transformer, or split between 2?
And finally, which ever set up i go for, how do i wire them, 240v in series or parallel? or if i go for two transformers, series or parallel?
I have settled on these box's too seeing as the loft insulation will be in the way http://www.tradingdepot.co.uk/DEF/p...ed Steel Downlight Insulation Guard Accessory anyone see any problem with this? lying the insulation over the top.....
Any help welcomed
Tim
I have several questions, I have read about the difference between 12v and 240v - futureproofing by going 240volt for when filament lamps disappear - lower operating temps for 12v - cheaper bulbs for 12v - more expensive set up for 12v..... then theres LED's? im totally confused as to which to go for, im swinging towards 240v for the futureproofing but i think you can now buy none filament 12volts cant you?
Then if I go 12v, what bulb sizes do I need, do i go for a 6 point transformer, or split between 2?
And finally, which ever set up i go for, how do i wire them, 240v in series or parallel? or if i go for two transformers, series or parallel?
I have settled on these box's too seeing as the loft insulation will be in the way http://www.tradingdepot.co.uk/DEF/p...ed Steel Downlight Insulation Guard Accessory anyone see any problem with this? lying the insulation over the top.....
Any help welcomed
Tim