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  • Downlights and recessed spotlights are now becoming increasingly popular. Fitting these lamps is not too difficult and they can often make a room look very smart. These types of lights are available in mains voltage 240v or Low voltage (normally 12v) the low voltage ones will require a transformer and you may need several transformers depending on the total amount of lamps on the circuit.

    Please bear in mind that low voltage downlighters are not energy saving lamps, you need low wattage lamps to save energy.

     

    Before working on any electrical circuit you must ensure that it is isolated correctly and cannot accidentally be switched back on.

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    Please read the article on safe isolation procedures before doing any electrical work. If you are not 100% certain what you are doing call a qualified electrician. Building regulations are changing all the time and modifying your home electrics could be against new rules and could invalidate your home insurance, if in doubt check first!

     

    Before fitting downlights you must ensure that you have adequate free ventilation a

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