Recent content by swfc247

Cheers Guys Ordered the dynamite IBL one from ebay, worth a try. I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks for all the help and advice, really appreciated.

wow.... Working on the basis this will be ridiculed ..... got 6 of these, but still considering trying a better quality transformer to just get the old set working (IBL was out of stock) ... could then take these 6 back. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10277130/

Hi Sounds like I've caused some confusion. try again I haven't changed anything as yet. Prior to changing anything I wanted to know of I had any kind of fundamental problem, especially with the same set (out of the 2) going each time. All I've done is unscrew the switch. I have 2 new sets...

It says 12v on the last replaced set, no idea about the original without going back up !

Hi I've ordered an IBL transformer, worth a go for £15. I'll let you know how I get on. Cheers

Hi Thanks for the prompt replies The lights are the 50w versions, previous version was from Ikea, prior to that Screwfix. Last time I got them to work I replaced the dud set completely. I have 2 new sets of 6w LED downlights to replace these, but didn't want to just replace them immediately...

Hi Folks After a bit of help, i'm trying to solve an issue with a light switch and determine if it's the cause of a lighting problem. As a bit of info, I have 2 sets of low voltage downlights in the kitchen ( 2 packs of 3 = 6 in total) both connected to a single light switch. For the...

Hi Apologies if I caused any confusion, i'm not an electrician, just a willing uncle ! (who happens to be cheap....ie free) I'm off there after work today to track the two other wires to see which is the suppy as requested. i'll also check the cables in the adjoining room. To answer...

Hi I've been asked to rewire an attempted replacement light fitting, but unfortunately no record of the original wiring was taken, so this is what I was confronted with. I'll try and be as descriptive as possible A removed ceiling rose, so basically wire from the ceiling. There are 4...