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I did not replace the transformers with led drivers since I read that Philips Master LEDs will work with most transformers. Yes the bulbs are dimmable.

Before replacing the halogen with led most of the times after switching off the lights I could see a dimmed light on the bulbs. The transformer plastic box is melted, in the place that was in contact with the halogen bulb there is a hole and I can see the metal casing inside. I did not try to...

In my hallway I have 5 spotlights controlled by touch dimmer switch on the one side and a normal on/off switch on the other side of the hallway. Before I had 5 x 50w, MR16, 12V halogen lights, then replaced with good quality Philips LEDs. I never manage to control the dimmer, sometimes it...

To be honest, it was there when I bought the flat so I liked the idea and thought to replace with a better one, but if I can escape the problems I would consider a common dimmer or even a basic switch without a dimmer.

I had some problems with the old dimmer switch (it is the basic Varilight V-DIM touch dimmer model). It was unstable and the lights would go on off when switching the lights in the nearby rooms and was not easy to control. I have now replaced the halogen MR16 bulbs with similar good quality...

In my hallway I have 5 spotlights controlled by dimmer switch on the one side and a normal on/off switch on the other side of the hallway. I can use the dimmer switch only when the normal switch is on. Basically, there is no electricity through the 5 spotlights and the dimmer circuit when the...

The transformer indicates minimums load 35w. Does this mean than minimum bulb wattage should be 35w? Do I need specific transformer for LED lights?

It was installed when i bought the flat and i was never 100% sure how to operate it. I recently replaced the halogen with dimmable LED bulb but is still the same. Innitally i thought it was that the system was operating in its maximum capacity i.e. 5x50w=250w so installed LEDs 5x7w=35w. what...

Hi in my new flat's hallway I have five GU5.3 MR16, 12v, 50w halogen, bulbs. The are controlled by a Varilight touch and remote control dimmer, the basic V-DIM model. I have some problems, the lights go on or off when switching other lights in the flat and some times they do not switch off...

Hi, I have recently painted externally all the wooden window of my house. In most of them in the joint between the concrete sill and the wooden frame has appeared a crack. Can I use flexible filler like silicone or mastic for external use or something similar to cover the crack and then paid...

Sorry, I do not have a web link. It must be a kind of self-adhesive print not real wood veneer. It looks that it deteriorates mostly in the seams so I thought if I there is any a product to polish the cabinet and protect from moisture.

I have a bathroom cabinet under the basin which gets often wet from water spilled from the tap above. The material looks like veneer finish on MDF. I know that there are oils for real wood but I am not aware of something for veneer. Is there any treatment, like a cream or spray, to protect the...

Now I have it installed and working fine! Many thanks to all!!!!

Shall I then just insulate the earth cable and do not connect it at all?

The model is Airflow Quiet QT100. I assume that I should connect the brown cable to "L" live, the blue cable to "N" neutral and the green/yellow to connection 1 or 2 that determines the speed. Does it look ok? I also found link: https://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/download/quietair_QT100b_m.pdf

I am installing a new 220v kitchen fan. There are four cable connections on the fan: "N", "L" and "1" or "2" for the two speed options. I have three cables: brown, blue and green/yellow. Which cable goes to which switch? PS: I will choose speed option "1".

I have plastered my new plasterboard ceiling and in one point has appeared a small hairline crack. Shall I fix it with scrim tape and filler before apply the primer and paint or between coats?

Today looks much better but in one place has appeared a small superficial crack on the plaster, just below the worst plasterboard joint. The plasterer has already used scrim tape before plastering. Shall I also use some scrim tape and filler before priming and painting, similar to when you...

Hi, I have installed new plasterboard ceiling with resilient bars and also finished plastering with Multi Finish. New plaster is smooth and nicely done by a professional last Saturday. He used scrim tape along the joists. Though, in some areas there is slight difference in colour on the plaster...

It is only a room but we have to finish it in one day, that's the reason I was thinking Easi Fill 40 or 20. In the perimeter, in the joint with the wall, I will use acoustic mastic so it should not be very deep.