changing 12v downlights to 240v down lights

[garymc84]

Hi

I currently have 9 downlights which are 12v run on 3 separate transformers, wired up as follows

I am changing the down lights to LED low voltage lights so will be converted to normal voltage GU10 lamp holders so will no longer need the transformers, Is it acceptable to remove the transformers from the circuit and keep the wiring the same as shown below (the top left is first on circuit)

Many thanks

Gary

 

[flameport]

Yes, provided the wiring is suitable for 240V.

 

[garymc84]

Thanks its 1.5mm T&E

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Does the location require 12V or can 230V be used? and as previously asked the cable requires to be insulated to that voltage or greater.
1.5mm will be suitable for this, providing you are not permitted to increase the voltage due to location requirements.

 

[slup]

Why not just change the lamps for 12V LED ones such as these.

A lot less hassle...

 

[Taylortwocities]

You COULD, but please note the transformer requirement

"Use with an existing Lv Transformer (subject to transformer minimum wattage requirement) "

Many ELV trannies don't work with low-watt loads.

 

[JohnW2]

Does the location require 12V or can 230V be used?

My understanding is that the OP does intend to use 230V.

Kind Regards, John

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Does the location require 12V or can 230V be used?

My understanding is that the OP does intend to use 230V.

The OP may intend to, but do the requirements allow 230V in the existing location? It may not be an option, if ELV is the only compliant method of lighting.

 

[JohnW2]

Does the location require 12V or can 230V be used?

My understanding is that the OP does intend to use 230V.

The OP may intend to, but do the requirements allow 230V in the existing location? It may not be an option, if ELV is the only compliant method of lighting.

Oh, I see - I thought you were suggesting that the OP should consider using 230V - which appeared to be what he was already saying himself!

Your point is obviously valid, although I would think it fairly unlikely that a location with 9 downlights would be one in which ELV was the only compliant method of lighting.

Kind Regards, John

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

However unlikely not impossible, then there could be that some of the 9 do require to be 12V and some don't!

 

[JohnW2]

However unlikely not impossible, then there could be that some of the 9 do require to be 12V and some don't!

True, not impossible!

As a matter of interest, how often do you come across locations where ceiling downlights would have to be ELV?

Kind Regards, John

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

As a matter of interest, how often do you come across locations where ceiling downlights would have to be ELV?

Not every day but once in awhile come across low level ceilings in wet rooms!

 

[JohnW2]

As a matter of interest, how often do you come across locations where ceiling downlights would have to be ELV?

Not every day but once in awhile come across low level ceilings in wet rooms!

Yes, I admit, not impossible. However, although I'm not unusually tall, I could touch a 2.25m ceiling, and I can't recall when I was last in a bathroom the ceiling of which I could touch - but I guess there must be some, somewhere!

KInd Regards, John.

 

[EFLImpudence]

LV luminaires are allowed in zone 1 - if manufacturer states suitable, of course.

 

[JohnW2]

LV luminaires are allowed in zone 1 - if manufacturer states suitable, of course.

Indeed there are - which reduces even more the situations in which one would have to use ELV lighting in a bathroom.

Kind Regards, John