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Looking GU10 lamp holders

  • 20-06-2011 3:30pm
    #1
    gar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭


    i am looking to replace my GU5.3 lamp holders and transformers in the bathroom with GU10. I am looking for the lamps holders and just cant find them.
    I have seen them in B&Q with a bulb but I dont need bulbs.
    Any idea where I can get them and how much?

    Cheers

    Gar


Comments

  • #2
    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    what's the issue with the existing lights

    you can buy 12v led if it's a bulb issue

    -keep in mind that you're modifying the original fittings

    -and also 12v may be preferable to gu-10 in your bathroom


  • #3
    gar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭gar


    Cheers,

    I have tried LED versions of the GU5.3 and just can get them with a nice colour. I have gotten the lumeno GU10 and they have the best colour on any LED i have tried or seen.
    They are not original fittings either. Previous owner was a handy man or enthusiastic sparks. There are 30 down lights in the house!!! 3 bed semi d... overkill.
    Got the extra insulation and noticed the transformers quite hot so going to get rid.

    Gar


  • #4
    Diggerdunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭Diggerdunne


    Any good electrical wholesaler will sell the Gu10 holders seperate to the light fitting. I have seen them in the Robus catalogue as seperates so can be got. Or you can try e bay and see if you can source them there...


  • #5
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    Dont buy the over priced crap from BnQ or Woodies.:rolleyes:

    Go to any decent leccy wholesalers instead and get the likes of Robus fittings or Aroura fittings instead.:)


  • #6
    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    gar wrote: »
    Cheers,

    I have tried LED versions of the GU5.3 and just can get them with a nice colour. I have gotten the lumeno GU10 and they have the best colour on any LED i have tried or seen.
    They are not original fittings either. Previous owner was a handy man or enthusiastic sparks. There are 30 down lights in the house!!! 3 bed semi d... overkill.
    Got the extra insulation and noticed the transformers quite hot so going to get rid.

    Gar

    trafos shouldn't be covered

    i wouldn't swap out 12v bathroom lights for 230v generally


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  • #7
    gar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭gar


    I would not buy fittings from B&Q but was just saying they were the only place I had seen anything.
    Geting the lamp holders from City Electrical Factors.
    The existing fitting is like the one in your pic with the seal in the ceiling.
    I just dont trust the traffos in that consealed space. Friend of mine had a small fire because of one...


    Gar


  • #8
    indie armada
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 834 ✭✭✭indie armada


    we do em for about 1.60 euro inc vat and are easilly got.


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