Internal Spot Lights

Darthbarnold replied on 01/04/2017 20:08

Posted on 01/04/2017 20:08

Hi again.

Yet another question regarding lighting.  HOWEVER, this time I'm asking about internal lights.

The spotlight in the seating area is looking a bit tired and I want to replace it.

On the side of the fitting it says 12v MR16.

I am not sure what fitting I can replace it with as all of the ones I have seen are 240v not 12v.

Can anyone tell me the best place to purchase one, or if I can use a normal household ceiling fitting?

Thanks

Darthbarnold replied on 01/04/2017 20:52

Posted on 01/04/2017 20:31 by EmilysDad

A normal house hold fitting will be mains  so will not be suitable. 

Posted on 01/04/2017 20:52

That's what i thought.

do you know where I can get a replacement?

Bakers2 replied on 01/04/2017 21:32

Posted on 01/04/2017 21:32

What about using LED bulbs? We bought some at a show and had the old bulbs with us and knowledgeable sales assistant. I've seen what we bought on ebay but that's cos I know what I'm looking for. Caravan supply shops stock similar or somethibgvlike youve got, id take it in with me when I went. Hope this vague information is of some use.

Darthbarnold replied on 01/04/2017 22:17

Posted on 01/04/2017 22:17

I've done some investigating, Zone 1 lights work?  the are low voltage (12v) used in bathrooms?

If yes, then there are lots to choose from.

Grumblewagon replied on 02/04/2017 16:49

Posted on 02/04/2017 16:49

No need to worry about zones.  You can get MR16 12V LED bulbs anywhere.

3 things to consider.....

1. The wattage - about 2 or 3 should be OK.  This will be equivalent to a  20Watt halogen.  They fit either way round.

2. The colour.  These tend to be either cool white or warm white.

3. The angle of beam - spot or flood.

I use MR11 bulbs (a tad smaller than MR16), 2 watt, cool white, 30 degree  spot for the reading lamps in the living area.

If you want new fittings, either a caravan dealer or a boat chandler.

Lyke Wake Man replied on 08/04/2017 21:54

Posted on 08/04/2017 21:54

B&Q sell 12 volt lighting, I bought a couplg for an old caravan, they tried to sell me a transformer, they said they where only 12 volt so I need a transformer, I told them a caravan has a 12 volt system so I didnt need one

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