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Hi, and thanks in advance for any help.
I am wondering if I am inadvertantly causing a fire hazard in my kitchen. We are replacing it and have removed the suspended false marble ceiling that was in place. The actual ceiling is about 150mm higher, but was in very poor condition, so I have pulled the boards down and replaced them. I put the halogen downlights into the new ceiling they are backing straight into the loft- where I have 270mm of insulation! The bulbs do get hot, and I am wondering if this is safe?
Oh, whilst I am at it I also have under unit lights, and I have removed one of the old units. The flex runs under the plaster. Can I simply cut this cable and plaster over the cut end where it exits the wall, or is it more complicated than that?
Cheers
Andy
I am wondering if I am inadvertantly causing a fire hazard in my kitchen. We are replacing it and have removed the suspended false marble ceiling that was in place. The actual ceiling is about 150mm higher, but was in very poor condition, so I have pulled the boards down and replaced them. I put the halogen downlights into the new ceiling they are backing straight into the loft- where I have 270mm of insulation! The bulbs do get hot, and I am wondering if this is safe?
Oh, whilst I am at it I also have under unit lights, and I have removed one of the old units. The flex runs under the plaster. Can I simply cut this cable and plaster over the cut end where it exits the wall, or is it more complicated than that?
Cheers
Andy