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Replacing kitchen halogen spots lights to LED spot lights

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  • 02-02-2021 2:45pm
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    Kealyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭


    Hi
    I am changing my halogen down lights to led spot lights in kitchen. I understand the old lights have a transformer that has to be removed and then the new LED downlight can connect straight into the main wire for each one of the new lights.
    Is there a certain connection/connector that has to replace old transformer i.e LED driver or can I just used standard terminal block connectors to join the new LED 2 wire connector to main wire.

    Thanks


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    Kealyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭Kealyboy


    There is a connector under some red insulation tape where the old transformer connects into the main wire. Can I just disconnect the old transformer from there and then wire the new LED connector 2wire straight into that connection/connector?

    When I expose that connector (under red insulation) will that cable be 2core or 3 core cable. The reason I am asking this is because the LED connector has two wires so what if there is a earth cable there aswell?

    Thank you


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    Malcomex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 294 ✭✭Malcomex


    If they're under a bedroom I would just replace the fittings and fit new fire-rated led fittings

    That way you maintain the fire barrier that the ceiling slab is designed for rather than some of the old halogen fittings which are basically just holes in the ceiling


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    Kealyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 344 ✭✭Kealyboy


    I have it all sorted there now. Is it safe to put attic insulation down around the bulb with regards to fire safety etc?


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    Malcomex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 294 ✭✭Malcomex


    Kealyboy wrote: »
    I have it all sorted there now. Is it safe to put attic insulation down around the bulb with regards to fire safety etc?

    Generally not

    Some downlights are suitable for covering with thermal insulation but they'll be labelled as such


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    Malcomex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 294 ✭✭Malcomex


    https://www.downlightsdirect.co.uk/aurora-insulation-coverable-new.html#description

    Insulation coverable downlights

    Also acoustic, fire rated and resistant to airflow

    Only about €10


    The old type open halogen fittings and standard fittings should be replaced when upgrading from halogen to led, rather than just changing the lamp holder.


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    Del007
    Registered Users Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭Del007


    Are these a good brand?

    We're looking to put some led downlights into our kitchen.

    I've seen the brands Luceco and Integral also recommended.


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    Hmob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 256 ✭✭Hmob


    Del007 wrote: »
    Are these a good brand?

    We're looking to put some led downlights into our kitchen.

    I've seen the brands Luceco and Integral also recommended.

    Aurora is good anyway

    Get the fire/acoustic/airtight fittings


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    Del007
    Registered Users Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭Del007


    Hmob wrote: »
    Aurora is good anyway

    Get the fire/acoustic/airtight fittings

    Thanks

    These any good?

    https://www.downlightsdirect.co.uk/aurora-insulation-coverable-new.html#description


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    Hmob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 256 ✭✭Hmob


    Del007 wrote: »
    Thanks

    These any good?

    https://www.downlightsdirect.co.uk/aurora-insulation-coverable-new.html#description

    They're 4-in-1 and cheap decent brand

    Dunno about brexit


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