I want to have some recessed downlights installed in my kitchen and landing, but I'm hoping someone can answer a few questions beforehand.
1. do you need moisture resistant fittings in a kitchen as you would in a bathroom?
2. what are the pros and cons of mains voltage and low voltage downlights? is one cheaper or easier to install than t'other?
3. how many lights would you recommend in a kitchen that is approx 3.5 x 3.5 (12ft x 12ft) assuming we're using 50w halogen bulbs?
4. how much could i expect to pay an electrician to install the aforement downlights?!
5. The landing has a false ceiling below the original ceiling (nothing to do with me, it was there when i bought the house), is it still possible to install the lights without access from above (I'm having the ceiling reskimmed so a bit of damage isn't a problem)?
I thinks that's all the questions I have for now.
Thanks in advance.
1. do you need moisture resistant fittings in a kitchen as you would in a bathroom?
2. what are the pros and cons of mains voltage and low voltage downlights? is one cheaper or easier to install than t'other?
3. how many lights would you recommend in a kitchen that is approx 3.5 x 3.5 (12ft x 12ft) assuming we're using 50w halogen bulbs?
4. how much could i expect to pay an electrician to install the aforement downlights?!
5. The landing has a false ceiling below the original ceiling (nothing to do with me, it was there when i bought the house), is it still possible to install the lights without access from above (I'm having the ceiling reskimmed so a bit of damage isn't a problem)?
I thinks that's all the questions I have for now.
Thanks in advance.