LV Downlight cover/not cover with loft Insulation

[catnipsta]

HI

I had just installed some downlights into my top-floor flat. I am wondering whether I could replace the fibreglass insultation over the downlights. Or do I need to place soemthing over each of the downlights?

many thanks in advance?

Peter

 

[breezer]

You should cover your down lights with fresh air, They should not be covered at all.

 

[joseph]

There is a design of cover in the R.S. catalogue, but there around £30 a fitting.

Joseph

 

[catnipsta]

Thanks for the reply.


In that case do I have to get one of the fire prevention covers? They cost around £10 each !! Or do I just cut out an adequate hole in the insulation material?

 

[joseph]

Hello,

R.S. order telephone number - 01536 201201

cover size 200 x 120mm

Max light fitting size 100 x 95mm

Stock number 442-3609

£18.83.


Joseph

 

[spark]

If you're feeling flush you could buy covers but as breezer said, just leave some clearance around the fitting. It should say in the information with the fittings, if not leave at least a 6 inch gap around the edge.

 

[catnipsta]

thanks guys for your help

 

[Ianm]

Hi,

I am interested in this thread also. Can the covers mentioned be used for mains voltage downlighters - presumably it makes no difference as long as there is enough airflow? Does the place mentioned have a website? Can the covers be bought anywhere else such as normal DIY store? Are there any alternatives?

tia
Ian

 

[breezer]

website is here

 

[BiGDave]

Try this site http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_In...ire_and_Smoke/Fire_Cover_Downlight/index.html
Cheaper than RS

 

[Ianm]

Thanks for the references.

Ian

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Try this site http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_In...ire_and_Smoke/Fire_Cover_Downlight/index.html
Cheaper than RS

Yo - also RS won't sell to individuals.