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Just pulled out the down light fitting and it appears to be pretty much the same thing as the other light but in a spring rather than screw-in enclosure (thanks @Spooky_head for the video!); this one doesn’t say MR11 on the bulb it but also appears to be a GU4 fitting? Are there any downsides to just pulling out the halogen bulb and plugging in an LED one? Seems overkill to rewire if I don’t have to (though not averse to it if preferable of course).
Also, how do I avoid damaging the plaster in the ceiling if I’m pulling the spring fitting out - the spring arm catches on the edge and I’ve not got enough leverage at the pivot until I pull it slightly out..
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youClown
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Are there any downsides to just pulling out the halogen bulb and plugging in an LED one?
A lot of transformers have simple circuitry that only works properly with the full load of a real halogen bulb. With LEDs they can either not work at all or flicker or flash. Only one way to find out.
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You can get ones where the centre part unscrews meaning you can replace the bulbs without taking the whole lot out.
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Without pictures, its difficult to know what it is. It could be a junction box, or just the chocolate box that is part of the light fitting.