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Converting halogen to led

  • 28-08-2021 3:47pm
    #1
    lukegriffen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 237 ✭✭


    Hi, I have 10 halogen downlights that I'd like to convert to gu10. I changed the dimmer switch to be Led compatible, & connected gu10 lamp holder to wires in ceiling, but no luck. Do I need to get Led drivers for each bulb? If I was to get an electrician in to do it, any idea of the cost? Thanks in advance



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  • #2
    shane b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 610 ✭✭✭shane b


    Do you have gu10s already or do you have low voltage versions eg mr16?

    The low voltage down lighters have a transformer at each light that that usually has to removed to work with 240 volts bulbs.



  • #3
    lukegriffen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 237 ✭✭lukegriffen


    Thanks for replying, I currently have mr16 halogen & wish to replace these with gu10. I looked and couldn't see any transformer at each light. (See photo of old halogen, so in another light I've hooked up the gu10 lamp holder, but it's not working)

    IMG20210828234714.jpg




  • #4
    shane b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 610 ✭✭✭shane b


    As I mentioned the gu10 is not going to work as it 240 volt and the mr16 low voltage is 12 volt. There has to be a transformer there, yo need to pull more cable down.

    Check this link it has a photo attached

    https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/154138/how-do-i-change-these-mr16-light-fittings-to-gu10-pics-included




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