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    Electrical Newbie trying to install Hue GU10s. Advice needed

    Thanks everyone - yes sounds like I need a spark. I’ll get some quotes. Thanks for all of your patient advice. It’s rare not to get instantly yelled at ‘for being a noob’ on the internet these days, so I appreciate you all taking the time to reply.    Have a Great weekend 
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    Electrical Newbie trying to install Hue GU10s. Advice needed

    Thanks guys - this has been really informative. I had no idea there would be these additional green box drivers up there in the ceiling! Before I decide to take this on myself or get an electrician in to do the work, please can I trouble you with a couple more questions?: 1. Is there usually a...
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    Electrical Newbie trying to install Hue GU10s. Advice needed

    Thanks guys. Sounds like you may be right. Here’s a photo of the connector. If it’s as simple as switching the upstairs electrics off (via the main circuit breaker) and then wiring the new GU10 housing into the connector, then I’m definitely capable of doing that.... but if there’s a driver...
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    Electrical Newbie trying to install Hue GU10s. Advice needed

    Hi. Thanks for the reply 🙂. Good to know that the closeness of the insulation isn’t too much of a fire risk. I’ll try to find a short can GU10 housing that fits.    On the subject of the driver, that’s something that I hadn’t even considered to be honest. (total electrical newbie here!) I...
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    Electrical Newbie trying to install Hue GU10s. Advice needed

    Hi everyone. Hoping you can give me some advice, as I can’t find anything conclusive on Google searches.    I bought some Hue GU10 bulbs (the new, smaller Bluetooth models) on Prime Day and was hoping to switch them out in my bathroom so that I can dim them, and the kids can enjoy colourful...
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