Recent content by phenian

Hopefully a quicky. A couple of years ago, I had a professional fit some downlights in my bathroom. They are GU5s I think, and there is a transformer in the loft. Over recent months two of them have been really flaky. I have checked all the cables and everything seems secure but the lights...

Sorry hadn't looked at the link Cheers for your help

Thanks!! I have replaced the GU10 with the 2 good GU4s and I am back to where I were. Question is where can I get 2 replacement GU4 connectors?

I replaced all of the connectors with GU10 connectors instead of the GU4 connectors. The cables look much more robust. Everything else remains the same but now none of the lighst come on - any ideas?

problem is he is no longer around and I'd rather not pay out again! the connectors look like they are pretty much sealed units though - I don't think he made them.

I had 4 Halogen spotlights professionally fitted a year ago in my bathroom. Recently one bulb died so I changed it for another but it was 35W and I didn't realise and i replaced it with a 50W bulb It worked fine for a day then wouldn't work but if I took it out and jiggled it a bit it worked...

all done and working - thanks

Thanks for your all your help and encouragement, you are far too kind.

Thanks!! To paraphrase, in terms of my wires, I have two T&E cables. On the one from the switch The live wire goes into the live on the CU The earth goes into the earth busbar on the CU The neutral goes into one part of the terminal block On the one to the light The live goes...

Hopefully a quicky for you. I have a semi-converted garage which is used as an office. I replaced the CU in there as the old one was knackered. I have 2 MCBs one for the mains and one for the light. The mains sockets are all fine and working but I am a bit confused about the lights. I have...