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I've got a prewired low voltage transformer and one of these http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting/Interior+Lighting/Spare+LV+Lampholder+MR16/d220/sd3066/p99286 I thought i could pull the lamp connector cables out of the lamp connector and push the wires from the transformer into it but...

Hey Phats, Just gave it a go by removing clip and using the thinest tool from a Precision Screwdriver set, but there is absolutely no room between the recess fitting and the side of the bulb. However, I have just done an image search of the two bulbs which you think they might be and now...

I've had my click flameguard spots in for nearly 8 years but am finding they are starting to eat bulbs. Scolmore have sent a couple of replacements housings and more recently a bunch of MR16 Lampholders which i've replaced but I still find bulbs aren't lasting that long. When I remove a bulb I...

OK, Today I did abit of trial and error, I purchased a 12v MR16 GU5.3 345LM LED Lamp/Bulb. Fitted it in one of my burnt out light fittings replacing the Halogen lamp/bulb. As there has been some doubt from a previous topic I did, about the current transformer for every lamp/bulb not being...

In the process of sorting a failed downlighter I came across something that I don't understand. When the light failed I fitted a new bulb. No joy. Tried one I knew to be OK. Still no joy. With the bulb removed and the power on I found that my test screwdriver (one of those proximity...

hi first time post and your help would be appreciated I have 3 dimmable circuits in kitchen/utility room with mr16 halogen. Historically too many blown bulbs, transformer overheats etc. Decided to try LED on one circuit. Visited local electric shop for advice. Very helpful. Recommendation was...

Hi Folks, after much research I have changed one of the Halogen MR16 (GU5.3) downlights in the kitchen where the transformer had gone, to a GU10 5W LED downlight. If successful I'll change all of them. It seems to simple too be true and I would just like to check if there is anything else I...

50 watts is still 50 watts - the voltage being 12v or 230v or any other voltage makes no difference. 12v LED lamps can be obtained - however they may not work properly with the existing transformers. Replacement with 230v versions would be preferable, and as the lamps are the same physical...

That looks like one of these lamps. It just pulls off from that slightly yellowed connector behind it. It should really be held in place in the fitting though and not just loose. If it doesn't just pull out, give it a twist, and then it's one of these lamps. But I'm inclined to think it's the...

Hi, I have an odd problem with Led lighting and would appreciate if anyone had a theory on what i am doing wrong (nearly said can someone shed any light on this!). I have 6 off 12v MR16 7W LED lights wired in a pelmet with a maximum cable run of approximately 6 feet using 1.0mm T+E. The...

Hi folks. I've got a problem I really hope someone can help me with. I've got some recessed halogen bulbs in the roof of my bathroom (MR16 bulbs). One of them failed so I've been attempting to change it. I've been able to change bulbs elsewhere in my flat easily but have struggled with the...

I wasn't around yesterday so just picking this up. So on the 2 lamps where the bulbs keep on failing, it's likely to be the current transformers that's causing it? If I get one of these and replace the existing transformer, I would be able to start using LED GU5.3 MR16 lamps? (I was able to...

MR16 refers to the size and type of reflector, I have some SES MR16 lamps, it does not have a length pins to face, I have a GU10 compact fluorescent lamp which is far longer than any tungsten or LED I have. I thing MR16 dates from the cathode ray tube era, when cameras were classified by usable...

I have 5 GU10 lamps for my stairs/landing, I have the centre on switched at wall, the outer 4 can only be switched on/off with zigbee relay, not ideal, but works very well, and centre bulb is a smart one colour changing so can dim right down or/and change colour. Today there are so many easy...

All of my 5 50w MR16 halogens gradually died in the bathroom, actually the individual transformers died, due to a dodgy dimmer. I decided to replace with LEDs using a Kanlux 0-30w LED driver I picked up a while a go. Just to test I decided to wire a plug on it & attach 4 LEDs in parallel, 12w...

Hmmm.... this all is making sense now. :D Yes, the transformer is a large white box which is certainly a wire-wound type. So in theory, the 2 things I should do are: - Get an inductive load dimmer module - reduce the MR16 halogens from 50w to 40w (so it's less than 250VA) If I really...

Ok cheers, will give them a go tomorrow. Regarding LEDs for now i was thinking of just getting LED bulbs if possible. I see some are a bit hit and miss whether they work as a direct replacement or not. What would i be looking for when i pull them out to see if a LEF bulb would in fact work? Im...

Hi, I have an odd problem with Led lighting and would appreciate if anyone had a theory on what i am doing wrong (nearly said can someone shed any light on this!). I have 6 off 12v MR16 7W LED lights wired in a pelmet with a maximum cable run of approximately 6 feet using 1.0mm T+E. The...

There is what you should do, and what is reasonable to do, not quite the same, the regulations for low voltage installations (230 volt) but extra low voltage (12 volt) do not need the "circuit protective conductor" better known as the earth. The rules changed in 1966, and GU10 lamps are not...

yes i considered that the insulation burned. not in the way paper does ie with a flame. it remained hot with glowing embers after the heat had been removed. the material burnt much slower than the polystyrene which literally disappeared. what concerned me about the insulation was that it...