Downlight Converter 12v - Three Finishes

Just need the oversized light fitting the transformers I have will you sell separate and if so price please.
We are happy to help, please call our office to place your order without the transformer.

We are currently using mains powered 240v gu10 LED bulbs. We would like to be able to re-use these downlight convertors.
This is a low voltage kit, and contains a MR16 lamp. If you want a mains kit refer to Product Ref: 5172

To replace eyeball recessed lights is it just a matter of turning power off, pulling them out, and wiring these new ones in the same way?
Pretty much, choose whether you use 12v, mains or LED versions of these lights and crack on with the install. Your aging recessed downlights will be on a light circuit and will have quite straightforward mains connections. But if you are unsure or have any doubts you must seek assistance.

These have been taken down by my decorator how can they be refitted?
Please take a look under the specifications tab where you will find a PDF version of the installation guide.

Do you do adjustable versions of these downlight converters?
This fitting is only available as a fixed option. Please see out oversizes downlights for some adjustable fittings with a larger diameter.

Hi could you recommend a ceiling down light similar to this in white, which is fire rated, for insertion into a wood panel ceiling with 110mm cut outs, thanks
Product Ref: 7222 - This is a over sized downlight that is also fire rated. It is only available in mains.

Our kitchen ceiling has two layer of plasterboard totalling about 24mm deep. Will the spring clips work over that thickness?
Yes this will work sufficiently.

Are these lights suitable to be fitted in a bathroom.
Hello, these are not suitable for use in the bathroom, Please see Product Ref: 6149 which is.

I have a client who has a downlighter above shower but the fitting has come loose and the hole is now too big for it so I need to replace with a larger product such as this. Is this suitable to be used above a shower and if not, do you have one that is.
As is being used over a shower it will need to be IP65. We have two that would work. Product reference: 6149 or 6121.

Need to replace three spotlights in my kitchen that are tiltable with a 90mm hole.
Then only oversized downlight that we have that is adjustable is Ref: 6676.

Can LED MR16s bulbs be used instead of the standard MR16s bulbs that come with the kit?
Yes, you are able to use LED MR16s with these fittings, those these will need to be purchased separately.

Are these lights suitable for bathrooms?
Yes in most locations they are just fine. But over the shower something with a higher IP rating will be required.

I am interested in replacing existing R80 lights using the 12v converter kit but am concerned about low light levels. I notice your earlier answer to a query regarding the Phillips masterline AR111 45w which are equivalent to 100w R80- could these be supplied as a converter kit too?
While the AR111 lamp from Philips has a high output the distribution or beam angle is narrow compared with very wide beam angle you get from a tungsten reflector lamp. A high output 12v dichroic lamp with a 60 degree beam angle would better suit your needs.

What is the angle of the light that is supplied by default with the fitting.
The lamp that is supplied in this kit has a 60º beam angle.

Does this include a transformer? if not which one would be suitable and are these easy to fit for a diy`er
Everything you require to install this downlight is included in the price. You will receive the downlight, a transformer, a lampholder and a lamp.

I am looking to replace two old low voltage downlights which work off one transformer, I take it these lights will work in the same way, not 1 transformer for each light?
As long as the transformer load can take the lamp load it will be perfect.

I`m replacing some large mains downlights in a Kitchen and the cut outs are 143-145mm, you mention grip fill can be used for slightly larger holes, do you think this will be feasible with the limited overlap I have to play with? Or if I fix some strips of wood/plasterboard inside the cutout to reduce the width effectively making an oblong inner hole, will the springs be able to grip against that?
We have every faith that these will be okay on their own. Take out an existing fitting and try one out in situ. If you want to add Gripfill to the back just prop in position while it cures to get a nice close fit with the ceiling.

So, does a cut out of 140mm mean that this is suitable for a hole up to 140mm please? Therefore suitable for a hole size 130mm?
The plate will cover any existing hole from around 60mm up to a maximum of 140mm.

I want to replace some R63 downlighters. These have a ceiling cutout of just over 70mm and an outside diameter of around 100mm. Will these converters fit into this size hole without further cutting?
Yes, the cut-out for these particular downlights can be anything between 70-140mm

We currently have 3 R80 downlighters in our kitchen extension (22 foot long)with 100w bulbs in. Would replacing them with 3 12v downlight converters give off the same light?
Our downlight converter is the most common choice to replace the old R80 spotlights. Included in the 12v kit is a 50W halogen lamp which has a 60º beam angle giving you a wide spread of light so 3 should be sufficient.

I need to replace 6 x R80 eyeball fittings in a single story kitchen extension. Which is the most economical system with the best light output - your mains converter with 6 watt led lamps or the 12v version?
The LED lamps that run of the mains will last longer, but for the best economical system with the best light output would be the 12v version.

Can you recommend a dimmer to control 6 of these units?
With the fittings taking a 50w lamp that gives you a total wattage of 300 watts so we would suggest you use our 400w richmond dimmer switch which can be found in Accessories.

I have 6 old R80 units in my kitchen that I wish to replace. I would like to use a system more economical on power, therefore possibly 12v. I want to make it dimmable so that I can adjust the light levels. Does each lighting unit come with an individual electronic transformer or do you put in one transformer for the entire circuit? How much more efficient is the 12v system? Does the transformer produce heat / fire hazard? How difficult would it be to introduce 2 circuits to dim sections separately?
12v halogen lamps save about 40% ON ENERGY Verses a standard incandescent lamp and last at least twice as long. You are better off using one transformer per fixture - especially when re-using existing wiring. Transformers get warm but present no fire hazard. If they are covered in insulation a thermal cut-out switches them off. Setting up two circuits is not too difficult but you should consult with an electrician.

I am thinking of replacing my old R50 eyeball fittings in my kitchen/diner as I have had a new kitchen fitted and one eyeball is now too close to the top of the units. Will the GU10s that come with the fitting have a lower heat output? Also would I be able to replace the GU10s with dimmable LEDs in the future? I see there are few dimmable LEDs on the market right now and they are very expensive. I currently have 14 fittings on two dimmers.
The heat out put of the GU10s supplied is likely to be fairly similar if the wattages are comparable. It would be advisable to consider a cooler running lamp and you are quite correct LEDs are the coolest running of all lamps currently on the market. Dimmable LEDs are very expensive as the technology is relatively new. However you may find by mixing and matching quality high power LED retro fit lamps with standard halogen lamps will provide sufficient wattage to enable your current dimmer to dim them. A practical solution which should not break the bank! Please call or email direct if you would like further assistance.

I need to replace some old R80 eyeball fittings installed in the bedrooms of my house. However, the positions are quiet random with only three in the two larger rooms and two in the small room. The ceiling hieghts are only 2445mm hight. I was thinking of using the converter 12v kit to replace these lights but I am concerned that where the original eyeball lights are directional the replacement lights will not give as much light? Please advise if this fitting is convenient for my use and if not please could you recommend an alternative fitting that would fit into the 130mm cut out size left from the R80 fittings?
A 50w 60º lamp is going to give the same light as a R80 60w lamp. But there`s no adjustment the lamps point straight down. If you need more light and adjustment an AR111 downlight with the Philips Masterline 111 45w lamp would do the trick - the 45w AR111 lamp gives as much light as a standard 75w AR111 which, intern, would be as much as a 100w R80 lamp. Call us if you would like details.

I want to replace four R80 downlighters with four downlight converters in 12v. Am I correct in assuming I will only get the equivalent of half the light output from the replacement downlighter?
A 50w 12v lamp will give the equivalent light as a 60w R80 lamp. But the beam is more intense than a R80 lamp. Thereby if you have a relatively high ceiling or a liberal number of downlights the switch will be an improvement. If you have fewer downlights or a low ceiling the results will be patchy.

Are these lights dimmable?
The transformer that we supply with this kit is bombproof and will work on ANY dimmer module without issue.

I have a number of old style mains powered downlighters to replace. Can you confirm the offered product is complete with transformer and bulb on a per light basis.
Each 12v kit consists of a fixed downlight with oversize bezel, a 60va transformer and lamp.

I have four downlights in my kitchen, which need to be replaced. Having removed one I have a 100mm diameter hole. Would your downlight converter be suitable? Also would I need the converter option as to my knowledge there are no converters on the current ones.
This downlight converter consists of a downlight that fits inside an oversize bezel (supplied). We offer this fitting to take either a mains lamp of a low voltage (12v) lamp. The lamps are supplied. A transformer is supplied with the 12v version.