On 15/10/2011 14:05, Andrew Gabriel wrote:

I made up five adaptors to convert BC to GY6.35 (bi-pin), so I
could retrofit 12V capsule lamps, being careful to make them so
filament position was the same as with the 60W candles.
http://www.cucumber.demon.co.uk/lights/adapter.jpg
I bought 35W 12V halogen capsules to replace the 60W mains lamps.

You would think there would be a commercial market for something like
this that includes a small SMPSU in the base to facilitate use of 12V
lamps in mains fittings. (I have seen commercial ones that take G9 mains
halogen capsules).



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Cheers,

John.

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