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MR16 to GU10

  • 24-10-2022 09:19AM
    #1
    eusap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 688 ✭✭✭


    our house has MR16 downlights installed and i want to replace them with GU10 fitting, do i need to remove the transformer or can i just change the Tail with the different fitting?



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  • #2
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,945 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    You have to remove the transformer, GU10 is mains. If there's a transformer per light you can connect the tail to what was the mains supply for the transformer; but if you had multiple lights per transformer you'll need to replace the wiring out to the lights too as it won't be mains suitable.

    I'm not sure if the latter scenario is covered by the works that can be done by a non registered electrician as it is wiring rather than just replacing an existing fitting.



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