Hi,

I basically want to wire together 6 low voltage downlighters (one for each shelf) and then plug them into the mains using a plug socket (basically I am imagining a set of fairly lights - but using 6 downlighters instead).

I was looking at using these:- http://www.screwfix.com/p/halolite-adju ... ight/98827 as their cheap and will allow themselves to be held in place when fitted through each shelf).

Is this an acceptable thing to do? I really do not need them to be permanently wired into the house because at some point I am likely to remove the shelves and no longer need the lighting.

Any info/help would be very useful.

Regards

Lee

have you checked if the "mr16" transformer you require will work with the multiples you require
it also says a 105mm deep hole

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I am not entirely sure about the transformer but its more the principle that I am trying to find out if would be acceptable.

I do not think the hole is a problem as the shelves are likely to be 200-200 mm apart and thus there would be sufficient room (and sufficient air flow).

Regards

Lee

Lee (988777) Don't think these are suitable for open shelves, they are intended for ceiling where the connector arm and back of the lamp would be hidden and protected, or in a fly-over shelf above eye level, try the triangular cabinet lights item 98011 or something under heading "Kitchen lights".

apart from anything else the amount of heat the above lights give off would be a fire hazard...

These are a much safer bet...

http://www.screwfix.com/p/halolite-poli ... ight/15840

And you could run 6 of them from a single 135 va tranny..

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Thank you for your help.

I did think that they would produce a lot of heat but its good to have to confirmed.

Would I be able to put a plug on the end of the transformer need to these lights?

Regards

Lee

Yes.

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