Replacing flex on low volt ceramic lampholder

threepairs · 19 Oct 2010

I have some low voltage lamps in my new property, and on checking a faulty one, discovered that the flex is not connected to the lampholder (mr16 type).
However, there is no screw to attach the flex, and appears to be some sort of push-in required.
Do i need a special tool for this?

Please advise.
Many thanks, in advance, for your responses.

TP.

Chri5 · 19 Oct 2010

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Cable_Accessories_Index/Wago/index.html

Is it one of these ??????

If so follow instructions for the type varient= push in or lever type.

threepairs · 19 Oct 2010

No. Its where the flex connects into the back of the ceramic (?) lampholder itself.
Is it replaceable? Do i need a special tool?

The lampholder is a GU5-3

TP

threepairs · 19 Oct 2010

I have the answer.
The gu5-3 lampholder has to be replaced by a new unit that comes complete with flying leads attached.
But only £1.45 ea. So no real disaster.

Hmm.

TP

Chri5 · 19 Oct 2010

threepairs said:
I have the answer.
The gu5-3 lampholder has to be replaced by a new unit that comes complete with flying leads attached.
But only £1.45 ea. So no real disaster.

Hmm.

TP

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_In..._Downlights_Index/Downlight_Spares/index.html

securespark · 19 Oct 2010

For the record, some SELV lampholders are rewireable (they have screw terminals), but IME they are few and far between, especially in domestic installs.

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