My bathroom measures 8'x5'. The ceiling has been covered with plastic panels. Four 240v downlighters have been fitted into the ceiling whch is obviously against the regs, but wherever the lights are fitted in a bathroom this small must be against the regs. My question is: if I change the downlighters to 12v would this be in line with current regulations?
bathroom lighting
- Thread starter sandancer
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You can have any lighting you want in the bathroom. In theory there's nothing wrong with GU10 50w x 230v lamps, other than the vast amount of energy they use for average quality lighting.
The bigger issue here is the heat they kick out and the concern I'd have for deforming / melting the plastic ceiling.
If the fittings take them (some do, some don't) why not change the bulbs for megaman low energy items which run much cooler.
if you have other reasons for suspecting the lights to be outside regulations please qualify this with more detailed info and maybe even a few pictures.
The bigger issue here is the heat they kick out and the concern I'd have for deforming / melting the plastic ceiling.
If the fittings take them (some do, some don't) why not change the bulbs for megaman low energy items which run much cooler.
if you have other reasons for suspecting the lights to be outside regulations please qualify this with more detailed info and maybe even a few pictures.
Changing 240v lighting to 12v types won't help.
Lighting for bathrooms must be suitable for the environment - the voltage isn't a factor, unless you intend to fit lighting into the bath itself.
The height of the room is significant - how high is it?
Lighting for bathrooms must be suitable for the environment - the voltage isn't a factor, unless you intend to fit lighting into the bath itself.
The height of the room is significant - how high is it?
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