Lamps
Q: Are lamps included with fittings? 
A: No lamps are included with fittings unless clearly indicated that they are included.

Q: Do the Square Lamps give out the same amount of Light as a Standard MR16 Lamp ?
A: No, due to the design of the reflector, the light output may be reduced.

Transformers
Q: Do all spotlights need transformers?
A: No, only low voltage spotlights require low voltage transformers.

Q: How many 50W lamps can I use with a 150VA Transformer?
A: The calculation for any question like this is to divide 150VA by 50W, the whole number that you get is the most lamps you can fit on that transformer. In this case the answer is 3. 

Q: How many 50W lamps can I use with a 60VA Transformer?
A: The calculation for any question like this is to divide 60VA by 50W, the whole number that you get is the most lamps you can fit on that transformer. In this case the answer is 1.
 
Q: I have a transformer with 3 pairs of output terminals but I have 4 light fittings. Can I connect these 4 fittings onto the one transformer or do I have to get another transformer ?
A: You can connect all 4 onto one transformer providing the total wattage does not exceed the transformer rating & you can connect more than one fitting to a single pair of terminals providing the total load does not exceed 105W/VA on that pair of terminals.

Q: Are your transformers approved to be used with Lutron dimming systems?
A: Many do - Lutron offer a compatibility listing of transformers for their different dimming systems. Please refer to Lutron.
 
Q: What is the maximum distance I can put my low voltage downlight from the transformer?
A: 2 meters. When we say 2 meters - that refers to the cable length from the transformer to the lamp. 
 
Q: Are Aurora transformers leading and trailing edge?
A: All our transformers are leading edge design but have the ability to work on most trailing edge dimming systems

Fire Rated
Q: Can I fit accessories to fire rated downlights?
A: Yes, but not the recess baffle accessory.

Q: Do all spotlights have to have a firehood?
A: Only if the surface you are installing your downlights into is deemed to be a fire barrier, and you have space above which is occupied by people, then yes, you either need to install a firehood, or install a fire rated downlight.

Q: Where am I required to use fire rated downlights?
A: Only if the surface you are installing your downlights into is deemed to be a fire barrier, and you have space above which is occupied by people, then yes, you either need to install a firehood, or install a fire rated downlight. For further clarification please refer to your local building control authority

Light Fittings
Q: Can you change from Low Voltage to mains on the new fire rated products?
A: No
 
Q: Do all fittings in Bathroom have to be Low Voltage - eg 12V not 240V ?
A: No. However please refer to the IP Ratings information page or a qualified electrician.
 
Q: How much clearance space do I need around my downlight ?
A: All Aurora's downlights require at lease a 50mm clearance all around the fitting. If insulation is present, do not push it back to create the space - you must CUT it back, otherwise the insulation will creep back in time. If you are using a transformer, do not cover it.

Switches & Sockets
Lighting Circuits: This is the most common of all lighting circuitry, and the cables simply 'loop' in and out of each light fitting.
Two way switchting: This is a typical way of controlling lighting in stairwells.