Can I install downlights myself?
Fitting downlights is a job that you can do yourself, however like any electrical DIY project if you are not totally sure about what you are doing them you should get a professional electrician to assist you.
Do you need an electrician to install LED downlights?
The simple answer is – yes. There is no extra wiring involved or nothing different with what would be for a normal downlight.
Can you get smart downlights?
Having a smart LED downlight means you can programme to connect to Google Home & Alexa, set time of the day for your lights to turn off and on, change colour temperatures and many more features! Installation is super easy all you need for your smart downlight is WIFI connection and away you go.
Why do LED downlights have a plug?
Each down light should have its own power plug.
The reason we recommend a power plug for each light is it provides ultimate safety and flexibility. The other option is to hard wire them.
Do downlights need a transformer?
Bulbs intended for use in wet zones (such as downlights in a bathroom) must be IP rated for such use. This means that each sealed bulb will contain a driver, with no external transformer required.
What cable is used for downlights?
For power sockets you’ll need 2.5mm and for downlights you’ll need 1mm or 1.5mm. Twin & earth cable which is available in various sizes. Known as 6242Y cable, it is used primarily for domestic wiring of switches, sockets and lighting. For power sockets you’ll need 2.5mm and for downlights you’ll need 1mm or 1.5mm.
How do I work out how many downlights I need?
As a rule of thumb, we suggest you divide your ceiling height by 2 to give you the space required between each downlight. For example if your ceiling is 8 foot high, then position your lights 4 feet apart. Again, this is only a guideline and you will get a feel for what works best in your individual space.
How do you set up a smart light?
Setting the light up takes first steps: First, plug the top light into a power adapter with the included USB cable to fully charge it. Next, connect the Ring Bridge to your WiFi router. The third step is to set up each Pathlight using the Ring app.
Can you put a smart bulb in any lamp?
Yes, they do work in any type of lamp and there are a variety of smart bulbs you can purchase to light your home. They can light up any area of the home and make life and everything in the home brighter and colorful. Smart bulbs actually will make a room brighter.
How do smart lights work?
Smart lights use wireless transmissions to send and receive their signals, and different bulbs use different methods to get the job done. Some use built-in Wi-Fi radios to connect directly with your router, which lets you control them remotely wherever you have an internet connection.
Can you install downlights from below?
Yes you can fit downlighters without taking ceiling down, as you have said floor boards are up. The electrician will drill the right sized hole in the ceiling to take the lights.
Can you daisy chain downlights?
A daisy chain connects multiple light fixtures to the same circuit. It’s useful for recessed lighting, illuminating rooms, and connecting lights to the same switch.Run these new wires to the new light fixture and connect them. Continue this pattern until all the lights are installed.
Should downlights be wired in series or parallel?
they have to be wired in parallel but that can take the form of a daisy chain, a star or a mixture of both. you need to provide an earth to each point in case one is changed to a class one fitting at a later date.
Do you need a different transformer for LED lights?
All LED bulbs require a ‘driver’ (a special type of transformer) to work properly. Mains voltage LED light bulbs (such as GU10 and B22 bulbs) have the driver built in to the bulb.If you are replacing existing incandescent 12V bulbs you will need to replace the transformer with a special LED driver.
What is the difference between a transformer and an LED driver?
LED drivers and electronic transformers for retrofit LED lighting are not interchangeable. They differ in output and load compatibility i.e. which LED lights they will work with. The fundamental difference between the two is that LED drivers output DC while electronic halogen transformers output 12VAC.
Do LED downlights have transformers?
They will have a transformer either in the ceiling or light fitting. Some LED bulbs, like the Philips Master LED range, have in-built circuitry that can deal with most (but not all) transformers, so you don’t have to change them.
Can I use 1mm cable for downlights?
1mm unless exceptionly long runs or other unusuall circumstances need larger. 1mm will be run at less than half its rating in most circumstances, if we consider 1.5 to be needed for lighting, then by the same logic for a 32 amp radial we should select cable suitable for about 60 amps !
How far apart do you put downlights?
As a rule of thumb, we suggest you divide your ceiling height by 2 to give you the space required between each downlight. For example if your ceiling is 8 foot high, then position your lights 4 feet apart. Again, this is only a guideline and you will get a feel for what works best in your individual space.
What is the best spacing for downlights?
Recessed downlights are generally positioned 1.5 to 2 ft. away from walls with a space of 3 to 4 feet between each light. Dividing the ceiling height by two is a way of gauging how much space to leave between each downlight. Thus, if your ceiling is 8 foot high, place your lights 4 feet apart.
Is one downlight enough for a bedroom?
How much downlights do I need for a bedroom or room.A general rule of thumb you can go by is around 1 downlight per 1.4m2 of coverage at an average roof height for an adequate cover of light.
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