Recent content by Steve2205

Wow! rather harsh and a little patronising, clearly I do know the basics and the danger hence the reason I am asking for advice. No worries I won’t be touching it until I fully understand what I am dealing with. Meanwhile thanks for your advice and time!

Thanks for advice Geoff, it’s frustrating as all I am trying to do is make the house more economical by replacing an updated system with a low energy alternative. I just replaced an over counter fluorescent tube system with the driver and 12v led’s and it was straightforward.

I have exposed the wires at the end of the series and there is only a single line of wires in each one! So no indication of live or neutral see attached. I have looked at the eBay listing for the bulbs and yes they look the same, alas though none of mine have any markings on but it would appear...

This is a photo of the existing lights, which as suggested are in series but most of the bulbs are blown but the few remaining do still light up.

Thanks everyone for your replies I have taken the cover off the switchboard and it as a per photos, there does not appear to be a negative attached to the switch in question. If there is a transformer it is hidden in the recess of the ceiling overhang which is all sealed and I can only pull the...

Thanks, you are right probably best to remove the switch cover, it’s a multi switch plate and trace it back. Definitely no inline transformer, I think they are quite unusual expensive lights and they do get very hot! They are from these people http://tokistar.com/

Hi both and thanks for your responses. The existing does not seem to have a transformer and I am sure it is 240v . The strip and driver will be located in the coving. I am assuming that the mains leads from the light switch will go straight into the transformer driver? The big question is as...

Just to emphasise that the lighting system is in a ceiling coving…..as per photo Thanks in advance. Steve

Hi I am removing an old ‘Tokistar’ lighting system. I have purchased a 12/24v driver and the LED strips. With the existing system there is a double cable running from the switch through the length of the system. How do I connect the 2 cables to the input section of the driver? Thanks Steve