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  1. W

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    Oh well - I thought I had. Do you have any suggestions? I shall have a look at them and get another when finances allow. Thanks for all the help I am signing off now for tonight
  2. W

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    Fluke T5 - 1000 on V
  3. W

    Newby

    Hi. Update Thanksa for all the help guys. I have sorted the light, put a 20 - 60w transformer in the ceiling and all works. The original one blew I presume because they had 25w x 5 in the fitment instead of 5 x 10w Max as per the labels on it! Can anyone please explain to simple o'l me, why...
  4. W

    Newby

    I have just broken the case open. apart from one small circular donut object about 20mm wide, wrapped in a few strands of thick copper wire the rest is all components so I presume that will mean its an electronic one!
  5. W

    Newby

    Thanks all I will get a transformer this week
  6. W

    Newby

    Thanks Batty If I poke it up into the ceiling between 1st and 2nd floor, just cheking it has clear space around it, I presume that will be fine?
  7. W

    Newby

    Thanks Slimsim Thanks Steptoe Yes they are 12v 10w, I will have to check whether they have a dimmer on system and if so get a dimmable transformer. I do not know if it is a torodial type transformer or a normal one, I am not aware of the difference. It is in a sealed circular white moulded...
  8. W

    Halogen Dimmable

    You can get dimmable transformers for halogen down lights, but not all transformers are dimmable. Also make sure when you get the dimmer that its a good quality one, mentioning no names but the cheaper options will not work and you will think it's the transformer.
  9. W

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    Hi everyone. I have always enjoyed electrics from an early age, where I used to make up extension leads back in the 70s, working in the back of an electrical contractors showroom / shop as holioday work. I have rewired a few buildings completly over the years and always had them checked before...
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