5 x Push in Electrical Cable Wire Connector Easy Clip and Lock for Downlight Can, LED Panel, Batten Tube Light PA1243F

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Mains voltage is 230V AC and has a tolerance of 10%, some products are 220V or 240V AC which means they can be classed as mains voltage. Another factor is that by drilling lots of holes in the ceiling, this can also affect how fire spreads in the event of a fire; the ceiling will slow the spread of a fire but it will not be as effective if it is peppered with holes for downlights. There are fire rated downlights which should be use in these situations, and we suggest should always be used for safety’s sake. Use a stud finder to locate the joists in your ceiling. Turn on the stud finder and hold it flat against your ceiling. Slowly move the stud finder across your ceiling until it beeps or lights up. Mark the location where it beeps with a pencil to mark the edge of the joist. Continue working across your ceiling in the area you want to install your downlight so you know the areas to avoid putting the lights. [1] X Research source

Lamp holders & spares - If you're converting from MR16 to GU10, we've got GU10 lampholders available that allow you to convert your existing downlights into mains voltage GU10 Warm white is an excellent choice for a bedroom or living room, providing a softer ambient feel to the atmosphere. Additionally, dimmable LED downlights are available. These can be dimmable using traditional analogue controls, which can also be operated VIA mobile phone or tablet device. Square downlights are a relatively recent thing and are quite modern and contemporary in appearance. Although they are called square it’s really only the actual housing that’s square, not the actual bulb, this is still the standard type GU10 or MR16 round bulb, however if you are looking for something a little different then they certainly stand out.

Tools and Products Needed for Fitting Downlights

It’s also worth mentioning that, traditionally for special locations, you would need to use low voltage downlights. These feature a step down transformer that coverts the 230/240 volt electric down to 12v, which, in the event of an issue, poses much less of a risk than full voltage. It used to be popular to use 12 Volt lights in kitchens and bathrooms because they offered a better light and also had the benefit of being lower voltage, however they need a transformer to step the voltage down which will get hot so needs to be ventilated. LED downlights (downlighters or recessed ceiling downlights, as some call them) are a fantastic choice for providing your room with a sleek and minimalistic finish. It offers a style of lighting that is especially popular amongst contemporary interiors - this is attributed to the lights being positioned within the ceiling itself. This allows for a perfect, discrete fitting for an unobtrusive presence.

Once drilled, go above the ceiling to confirm that each one will be clear to cut or drill the larger hole for the down lighter without hitting anything. When choosing lighting solutions for your space, you may have come across a variety of selections. There are many types of light sources, and one of them is a recessed LED downlight.The next job is to confirm that, by fitting downlights, this isn’t going to compromise fire safety or the Building Regulations. This is really only a consideration for old style downlights or low voltage lighting that uses a transformer. If fitting modern LED’s, they produce hardly any heat so should be fine. Once you know where each downlighter will be fitted, then you should drill a small pilot hole at the centre of each light position. The size of the room in terms of the ceiling height and the height of the lighting fixtures are also things that you need to consider. The reason for this is that they will affect the impact this fixture will have on the room(s). At this point you will have the connected downlights hanging from the ceiling. All that remains is insert the light into its place in the ceiling. Additionally, as downlights are mostly installed in kitchens and bathrooms then these are regarded as “special locations” and the electrics in areas such as these can only be worked on by, again, a Part P registered electrician.