Lighting help

[dw3101]

I've recently built an extension to the house Im renovating and would like to do the easy option and stick spotlights in but due to the insulation and looking a building control guidance notes this could be a little bit of an issue, everyone suggests I could get away with it or throw the wires in an then fit after signoff.. yeah yeah I know!

So i've been looking around for alternatives and stumbled on these, has anyone fitted them or any thoughts?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/futura-single-aluminium-1-lamp-spotlight/26494

more importanly know of any cheaper alternatives.. the ceiling is vaulted though with two velux's so dont suggest 12" pendants!

Cheers

David

 

[Taylortwocities]

That link does not seem to work.
What is the Screwyfix part number?

 

[EFLImpudence]

Mine worked but Product Code: 26494

 

[ban-all-sheds]

more importanly know of any cheaper alternatives.

They are only £30 each.

Just how cheap do you want the fittings to be in his renovated and extended house of yours?

 

[Stoday]

They are spotlights. Any idea how many you'll need?

There's no information on light distribution, so no way to assess the number you'll need.

 

[dw3101]

Only £30 each??

You might consider that cheap at london prices, but given I can get a spotlight for around £3 quid from a local wholesaler I'd say these are considerably more..

Anyway dont make the assumption that because the house is renovated and extended that I had a massive budget. I have done the majority of work myself and alot of the materials have been accumulated by mates over the past two years, for example one mate has a joinery and construction company, so any kingspan or full boards etc that would go in the skip get taken to my house.. so I've tried to do a house that hasnt been touched in 30 yrs on a budget of £20k.. Not that this means that I should spend £300 on lighting for one room.. that soon adds up to a large percentage of a budget..

I'm looking for around 10 - 15 depending on layouts.

 

[riveralt]

I'm looking for around 10 - 15 depending on layouts.

Save some of your budget for your electricity bill - 500 to 750w to poorly light a room.

And don't forget your obligations regarding the Building Regulations Part B.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

And Part L....

 

[dw3101]

I sometimes wonder why I bother with this forum, I didnt ask for advice on each aspect of building control - but I appreciate your concern in helping me find some lights that dont contravene building regs.

You may notice I said I dont want to use traditional downlighters, this is because the roof is of a warm deck construction due to the limited pitch available, and I dont have sufficient room to allow adequate clearance around the insulation on the downlighters.

As for electric bills, and conservation of energy.. nor did I state how many circuits they would be split across nor the bulb type or wattage to be used.

 

[Wicksygas]

Have fitted these before and they're OK:-

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=10907568

As with these small fittings, 50% of the makeup is the GU10 lamp itself, therefor you may want to fit 35w, 50w, LED or other low energy option.

There are others starting from £10, hope this helps.