"Adam Aglionby" wrote in message
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On 26 July, 10:57, jim wrote:
Still struggling with deciding how to update the ceiling lighting.

If I go for low volt downlighters, is it normal for each downlight
unit to have its own separate transformer?


Not compulsory but usually easier nowadays.


If so I presume normal 1.0 or 1.5 mm2 cable can be daisy chained

Look for trafos with loop through, set of mains terminals in and out,
makes daisy chaining easier.

to
each outlet? & that then gives the flexibility to allow switching
between LV & HV units later?

It keeps cable size under control and no cost adavantages any longer
to single large transformer.


Or am I misunderstanding something?

Sounds like your understanding is good, you`ve already made right
choice with LV arther than GU10 ;-)

Cheers
Adam

Any experiences of fitting & cabling downlighters would be much
appreciated.

TIA

I would go for mains units then you can change the bulbs for led ones when
the prices come down. Good ones are around £15.00 each at the moment. Saves
the cost of the transformer etc. Just need to do your sums !