We have about 12 halogen spotlights in our living room ceiling (house built 1995, Den Haag). They're constantly burning out and expensive to replace. A friend said we could just swap them for LED bulbs, but another friend said the whole circuit might need rewiring. What's the cheapest and safest option?
You can almost certainly swap halogen downlights for LED bulbs without rewiring — this is the cheapest fix (€80–150 for quality LED bulbs, 10–30 mins DIY). However, check three things first: (1) your transformer/driver type (older halogen rigs sometimes use incompatible transformers), (2) whether LED bulbs physically fit your fittings, and (3) if dimming is involved (some old dimmers don't play well with LEDs). If your transformer is faulty or very old, replacing it costs €150–300. Full circuit rewiring is rarely needed unless the wiring itself is damaged or you want to upgrade to modern standards. Halogen to LED is not regulated under NEN 1010 as a modification if you're only swapping bulbs. Post your setup on AstraNL with photos of your fittings and transformer — local electricians will tell you instantly if a simple swap works or if you need a transformer upgrade.
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