In the photo attached you will see my loft space covered in about 12" thick insulation with a couple of holes cut into it where the downlights are in the bathroom. The question is can I put another layer of insulation over these holes to stop the cold air from the loft seeping down through the downlights?
Can I cover the downlights in the loft?
- Thread starter pinheadplanet
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Most downlights should not be covered over, they will suffer from heat damage.
There are products that allow you to put insulation over the top. They are designed to give the lamp some breathing space. For example…
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TLALC274.html
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/JC94020.html
There are products that allow you to put insulation over the top. They are designed to give the lamp some breathing space. For example…
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TLALC274.html
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/JC94020.html
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It depends on the downlight and the lamp. Although LED lamps are cooler, the electronics still need room to breathe
Some can be covered, some need a manufacturer's specified shield (eg Aurora M10s) cannot be covered.
Some can be covered, some need a manufacturer's specified shield (eg Aurora M10s) cannot be covered.
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