Recent content by vinny8

Helo I am about to embark on changing the bathroom suite. Last changed about 20 years ago (yep avocados gota go). Am i right in thinking that double check valves are not required. I seemed to recall that they are needed when supplying an outside tap etc or when the supplies are unequal , ie...

so would 35w be ok practically in a downlighter mounted in wood or must it have the F in a triangle mark. Either 12v supply via transformer or Mains voltage ? The reason i ask is that 60w mains voltage downlighters have been in place fe about 20 years, (The big bulky things) but ned updating...

Thanks been very helpful Vinny

Thanks I ahve downlighters , can i compromise at all F Type is that Flourescent , tubes ?

F Type fittings ?

Hello Wooden Ceiling and appliances fitted into them not good i know. Does anyone out there know of any products that would act as a heatshield , suitable. I am trying to avoid replacing the wooden dropped ceiling with plasterboard. Either a heat proof barrier or maybe cut out and replace...

Thanks Ban that link was very useful vinny

Tis great help thanks. I had .75mm 2 core flex no earth but i noted that 2.5mm is mentioned by FWL. the length of csbles from Tranformer to light is about 500mm. i have 35watt 12v dichroic lights. i assume the amperage is just over 3a. the .75mm 2 core cable appears to small although it is rated...

FWL........... Thanks i fully understand your info there thats very helpful. i am using 2 core 6amp lighting cable. Ban thanks as well . is a yes a yes or a yes. I take it the cables need clipping up at the same distances as others. 200mm i understand.

Cheers, ELV cables in this case`12 volt. From Transformer to appliance.

Hello, 12 v cabling. In a false ceiling, does`it have to comply with Regs as per 230v. ie spacing of cable clips etc. replies much apreciated thanks. :?: