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Update if this makes any difference - The unit is now making the noise sporadically when using the shower. It sounds to me like bearings going perhaps.

bump - is anyone able to help or offer suggestions?

Hi. I've had a Baxi HE28 condensing B fitted for almost 6-7 years now, recently flushed the system several times and given it its first dose of inhibitor X100 after a few weeks running the system with X400(didn't know about the stuff previously). The radiators all work fine, as does the shower...

ahh okies...to be honest i found a pack of three 240volts in my shed unopened so thought i'd use those as theres no expense at all...ive just bought new facias..... I'll plice up these transformers and see what the damage is..... Good info on the LED's as most have pointed me away from them...

thanks MArcus, thats very useful...i think im gonna write off LED's for the silly cost involved.... Incidentely, what size transformer would you suggest - these lights will be sat a few inch in front of mirrored wardrobe doors, so I would think a wide beam would be useful here....

Final question, assuming 3 50w lights in parallel...should i go 1.0 or 1.5mm twin and earth? I think I may have to rethink my bathroom too after this thread, the previous owner fitted 4 downlights, 2 over the bath, one of which has a shower below it..... all running off a single transformer...

I feel like im jumping around here....you make a good point with the hats and they look much easier...... a lip of sealant and that will sort it for me.... i'll source a couple of those..thanks again chaps....very much appreciated :)

thanks Taylor.... here are the ones i was looking at http://www.screwfix.com/p/halolite-downlight-insulation-guard-220mm/97932 http://www.screwfix.com/p/halolite-downlight-fire-hood-150mm/70589 Appreciate your advice, I just didnt want to cloud the issue with my previous post as there...

As above, I can get both for roughly a tenner a pop....as per my previous thread, im fitting downlifghts in the bedroom with insulation above.... I can get 3 guards from screwfix for £25 or 3 fire hoods for £29....no brainer to go for the hoods? i seem to recall seeing somewhere that the hoods...

Thanks SP What power bulbs do you think and matching transformer size per light?

Thanks GA....very much appreciated to have another opinion..... I think i'll stick to the three additionals, that way im only adding one when compared to my old set up, not like the bedroom lights are on 24/7 and my bills are well below the average (no idea why!) :D any suggestions on...

thanks flame, thats pretty much made my mind up.... im sensing a massive hatred of these lights on here :D currently my rose light has three of the 240v halogens, having just removed two wardrobes with lights above each, the room looks distinctly darker, hence why I am considering...

Or perhaps i'll be best just fitting 3 in front of the wardrobe..... just read a lot of the negatives and in front of the wardrobe, they will be more accepted perhaps same questions still stand :)

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...