Hi. Can anyone tell me how to safely open a Saxby ET60RT-R halogen transformer? It appears to be an almost sealed unit with no screws. I tried sliding off the bottom panel but it's not budging. I tried prising it open but it cracked slightly at the end where the wires enter.
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Saxby halogen transformer removal
- Thread starter markjg123
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From listings such as:
it would appear that the item is 'pre-terminated with cables' - so yes it is probably a sealed unit.
it would appear that the item is 'pre-terminated with cables' - so yes it is probably a sealed unit.
Why snip the wires?
The listings say they only came with short wires, so presumably there is a junction box, or similar to connect to the mains, and the bulbs?
If the new drivers have terminals, then yes, isolate power and snip the 2 core as long as possible , restrip and terminate into your new units
I can't access the junction box in the ceiling void.
Thank you. I think this is the sensible option rather than crack open each unit. Will take longer but probably safer too.
That does seem odd, as others said, the prewired units are rarely longer than 300mm and the connections to the house wiring are usually close by in the void and acccesable, I would still be tempted to inspect that connection if possible as a majority of times it is substandard and exposed live connecter blocks are often found.
240v LEDs, Whoa!
You normally require at least a capacitive dropper and a resistor as well!
Because they are in a high moisture bathroom and shower rooms.
Not sure how I can do this. I have no access to the ceiling voids other than through the holes for the downlights. I think all the wiring was done before the ceilings went up.
Built into the lamps.240v LEDs, Whoa!
You normally require at least a capacitive dropper and a resistor as well!
You can get fittings designed for such rooms.
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