To replace ugly old downlighters with something modern, does this require the services of an electrician?
replacing old down lighters
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Not from a legal point of view. But there are a lot of technical pitfalls if you don't know what you're doing.
First step will be to measure the diameter of the existing hole.
That will narrow down your search for a replacement.
Then decide what type of downlight you might have. If you are starting out fresh it works out better for your pocket -in the long term- if you go for LED lights.
That will narrow down your search for a replacement.
Then decide what type of downlight you might have. If you are starting out fresh it works out better for your pocket -in the long term- if you go for LED lights.
240v ones not 12v.
It also gives you the opportunity to ditch them and put in lights actually designed to light up rooms.
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