Spot light replacement
Discussion
Evening folks
We moved into our new house earlier this year and I remember the electric test the seller had done criticised the spot lights in our downstairs extension as not being fire rated etc.
They are GU10 units with removable bulbs. We have 15 in the extension and 6 in the kitchen. A few don't work at all and a couple are now flashing on and off for some reason.
What would a safe, affordable replacement be please? Any suggestions for something warm white and long lasting would be very much appreciated please
We moved into our new house earlier this year and I remember the electric test the seller had done criticised the spot lights in our downstairs extension as not being fire rated etc.
They are GU10 units with removable bulbs. We have 15 in the extension and 6 in the kitchen. A few don't work at all and a couple are now flashing on and off for some reason.
What would a safe, affordable replacement be please? Any suggestions for something warm white and long lasting would be very much appreciated please
TT86 said:
Evening folks
We moved into our new house earlier this year and I remember the electric test the seller had done criticised the spot lights in our downstairs extension as not being fire rated etc.
They are GU10 units with removable bulbs. We have 15 in the extension and 6 in the kitchen. A few don't work at all and a couple are now flashing on and off for some reason.
What would a safe, affordable replacement be please? Any suggestions for something warm white and long lasting would be very much appreciated please
JCC Fireguard GU10s with warm white lamps (bulbs). A quality lamp, something like a Philips Master or similar. We moved into our new house earlier this year and I remember the electric test the seller had done criticised the spot lights in our downstairs extension as not being fire rated etc.
They are GU10 units with removable bulbs. We have 15 in the extension and 6 in the kitchen. A few don't work at all and a couple are now flashing on and off for some reason.
What would a safe, affordable replacement be please? Any suggestions for something warm white and long lasting would be very much appreciated please
DorsetSparky said:
TT86 said:
Evening folks
We moved into our new house earlier this year and I remember the electric test the seller had done criticised the spot lights in our downstairs extension as not being fire rated etc.
They are GU10 units with removable bulbs. We have 15 in the extension and 6 in the kitchen. A few don't work at all and a couple are now flashing on and off for some reason.
What would a safe, affordable replacement be please? Any suggestions for something warm white and long lasting would be very much appreciated please
JCC Fireguard GU10s with warm white lamps (bulbs). A quality lamp, something like a Philips Master or similar. We moved into our new house earlier this year and I remember the electric test the seller had done criticised the spot lights in our downstairs extension as not being fire rated etc.
They are GU10 units with removable bulbs. We have 15 in the extension and 6 in the kitchen. A few don't work at all and a couple are now flashing on and off for some reason.
What would a safe, affordable replacement be please? Any suggestions for something warm white and long lasting would be very much appreciated please
TT86 said:
Thanks they look great! I assumed the best bet would be a sealed unit but these look very affordable and obvs great to be able to just swap the bulbs in the future rather than replace a whole unit
Big no-no on sealed units. Obviously when they go, they go. Additionally, as these accept any GU10s, you can swap out as you please - as you mention. You could also easily fit smart GU10s if you wanted or whatever.Residentially and commercially, these are my go-to units to install. You can also get different finish bezels.
DorsetSparky said:
Big no-no on sealed units. Obviously when they go, they go. Additionally, as these accept any GU10s, you can swap out as you please - as you mention. You could also easily fit smart GU10s if you wanted or whatever.
Residentially and commercially, these are my go-to units to install. You can also get different finish bezels.
Makes perfect sense thanks. Are they an easy DIY fit? Residentially and commercially, these are my go-to units to install. You can also get different finish bezels.
I have swapped light switches and sockets in the past without issue. Never changed a ceiling rose as there appeared to be far too many wires ha
TT86 said:
Makes perfect sense thanks. Are they an easy DIY fit?
I have swapped light switches and sockets in the past without issue. Never changed a ceiling rose as there appeared to be far too many wires ha
You'll need to check the wiring at your current lights - whether or not you've got a permanent live at the fitting or the wall. Feel free to pop up photos of the wiring terminals at each of your spotlights here and I'll help, but if it's like-for-like replacement, it shouldn't be hard at all.I have swapped light switches and sockets in the past without issue. Never changed a ceiling rose as there appeared to be far too many wires ha
You just need to identify live, neutral and earth; the breaker needs to be off, you need to sleeve the earths, and they are just push-fits into each of the JCC terminals, making sure you leave no copper exposed and no basic insulation outside of the wiring blocks.
DorsetSparky said:
You'll need to check the wiring at your current lights - whether or not you've got a permanent live at the fitting or the wall. Feel free to pop up photos of the wiring terminals at each of your spotlights here and I'll help, but if it's like-for-like replacement, it shouldn't be hard at all.
You just need to identify live, neutral and earth; the breaker needs to be off, you need to sleeve the earths, and they are just push-fits into each of the JCC terminals, making sure you leave no copper exposed and no basic insulation outside of the wiring blocks.
Thank you that's very much appreciated, I'll pop one out tomorrow and see what it looks like! You just need to identify live, neutral and earth; the breaker needs to be off, you need to sleeve the earths, and they are just push-fits into each of the JCC terminals, making sure you leave no copper exposed and no basic insulation outside of the wiring blocks.
I keep getting a 403 Forbidden when trying to reply?
EDIT:
You're welcome!
Basically, you should have live, neutral and earth going in and out of each fitting, except for the last light, which should just have one set of cables.
Swap the cables over, making sure there's no copper showing outside of the terminals and no basic insulation (black and red or brown and blue) outside of the wiring connector housing. Feel free to drop photos in and/or ask for help.
EDIT:
You're welcome!
Basically, you should have live, neutral and earth going in and out of each fitting, except for the last light, which should just have one set of cables.
Swap the cables over, making sure there's no copper showing outside of the terminals and no basic insulation (black and red or brown and blue) outside of the wiring connector housing. Feel free to drop photos in and/or ask for help.
Edited by DorsetSparky on Saturday 28th December 22:59
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