Hi everyone,
I have a bit of a problem....
I have decided to have spotlights in a loft and then heard all these strories about spot lights being dangerous etc etc
Unfortunately I cant go back cos the wiring is in place and ceiling has been plastered.... in addition I have extra thick insualtion installed.... AND its way too late to be able to cover any down lights with terracotta hoods or anything similar....
I am trying to rescue the situation and install the right type of downlights etc to minimise fire risk etc....
I have wired up for 16 downlightd in a 4x3m room.
Should I
a) use 12V MR16
b) 240v GU 10
c) 240v low energy lighting
My biggest worry is fire risk.... Having read a couple of threads etc...
I THINK the right answer is c) ?
Am I correct?
And if so, I have a few follow-up questions...
1) Can I use a fire rated low energy lightbulb together with insulation - ie with the insulation sitting directly on the downlight
2) Do I have to use something to pull out the insualtion so that there is space around the downlight
3) Do I have to pull down my entire ceiling to put up terracotta spots ( I hope not)
The fire rated down light I have seen is this... Is it any good?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/halolite-fixed-round-polished-chrome-240v-low-energy-downlight/65979#
FINALLY - How does the lighting on a low energy light bulb compare?
Can I use a 15 low energy lightbulb with the downlight I have linked above...
Your help would be appreciated as the electrician is coming in a few days and I dont know what to do.
I have a bit of a problem....
I have decided to have spotlights in a loft and then heard all these strories about spot lights being dangerous etc etc
Unfortunately I cant go back cos the wiring is in place and ceiling has been plastered.... in addition I have extra thick insualtion installed.... AND its way too late to be able to cover any down lights with terracotta hoods or anything similar....
I am trying to rescue the situation and install the right type of downlights etc to minimise fire risk etc....
I have wired up for 16 downlightd in a 4x3m room.
Should I
a) use 12V MR16
b) 240v GU 10
c) 240v low energy lighting
My biggest worry is fire risk.... Having read a couple of threads etc...
I THINK the right answer is c) ?
Am I correct?
And if so, I have a few follow-up questions...
1) Can I use a fire rated low energy lightbulb together with insulation - ie with the insulation sitting directly on the downlight
2) Do I have to use something to pull out the insualtion so that there is space around the downlight
3) Do I have to pull down my entire ceiling to put up terracotta spots ( I hope not)
The fire rated down light I have seen is this... Is it any good?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/halolite-fixed-round-polished-chrome-240v-low-energy-downlight/65979#
FINALLY - How does the lighting on a low energy light bulb compare?
Can I use a 15 low energy lightbulb with the downlight I have linked above...
Your help would be appreciated as the electrician is coming in a few days and I dont know what to do.