Besty way to isolate downlighters for several days

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I'm looking to reboard a ceiling with 4 downlighters - idea is to remove, redo ceiling and then replace them (in approx the same place)
In theory this should take a few hours ...but I know this could turn into days....
They don't have individual transformers - from memory pretty sure all joined to one (need to check this out properly - either move a mountain of cr*p in the boarded part of the attic or move the insulation and make a safe path in the unboarded area :rolleyes:) The light switch also controls a fan...

Will have to disconnect each of them to remove anyway - is it safe just to tape these wires and turn the rest of the lighting circuit back on? (Have done similar with wall/ceiling fittings before but they are suspended - these will be sitting on something...)
What would be the safest option whilst allowing us to use the rest of the upstair lights?
 
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Do I stick one of these on each downlighter?
And can I pick them up at somewhere like Peco - (these might just be a local co) but basically electrical wholesalers?

(BTW just noticed my typo - my computer died so I'm using my OH's French webbook with a weird keyboard layout....could be worse I guess)
 
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I dunno if Peco would stock them but you could ask. Best bet would be to disconnect the lights wherever they get their feed and terminate the wires in a choc block & choc box.
 

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