Recent content by Dafulang

I have now taken th eplunge and fitted the lamp with its existing transformer. The switch is still the regular dimmer I had before. When the light is turned on there is a loud humming from the lamp, not the dimmer. Is this caused by the dimmer switch? i.e. will it carry on even if I fit a LV...

Thanks for the advice. It sounds as though I'll have to fit the new electronic transformer and then see if I get away with keeping the original dimmer???????

I have had a good look through earlier postings but I'm still not totally clear. We have a MK dimmer switch (2 gang one way) linked to standard ceiling lamp and wall lights. We recently bought a new ceiling lamp, 5 * 20W bulbs, but it is low voltage with a transformer enclosed in the metal...

Thanks Qedelec. So do I use a junction box fitted flush with the ceiling? The stuff I have read suggest that if I do this then I will lbe able to screw the mounting bar through the holes in the junction box. But to do this then I won't be able to put the lid on the box so surely it won't then...

I've trawled through countless sites to try and find answer to this so hopefully someone can help. Apologies if this has been covered but I couldn't see it. I have loop in wiring and want to replace an old celing rose/pendant with a new fitting. This new fitting is Halogen and has a transformer...