Converting 9x12v downlights from 1x500w transformer to GU10

[consciouspnm]

I've got 9 x 50w 12v downlights running off a 500w transformer. All 9 wires go directly to the transformer. What's the best way to join them all together so I can convert the fittings to 240v GU10?

 

[Belle427]

upstairs or down?

 

[consciouspnm]

Downstairs, the transformer is located in a utility room. All the lights are in the same room and run off the same switch.

The obvious answer is junction boxes but there is probably a better way.

 

[breezer]

change all the fittings.

cable may not be rated for mains, and lamps may not fit (but dont quote me on that, as i am tired)

 

[consciouspnm]

The cables are all round 3 core, the question was, as they are all currently in a connector strip in the transformer, do I just join them all together with junction boxes when I remove the transformer, or is there a better way.

 

[Belle427]

there isnt really an easy way to join 9 cables,would be far better to re wire and loop in and out of each lamp,but it looks like a job for mr jb

 

[RF Lighting]

Why not just leave them as LVs?

Far better than mains IMHO

 

[consciouspnm]

I don't want to leave them as LV as the transformer is a toroidal and buzzes when dimmed as the dimmers are the wrong type. I also want to replace the lamps with low energy ones. 450W is a lot of lighting above the kitchen island worktop!

I could loop in and out as the lights are arranged in a 3 x 3 grid about 1m apart.

 

[Steve]

You wont be able to dim low energy lamps. Just a point