mains downlighters for attic bedroom help and advice ASAP

[cddc]

I've just bought some ALTO 50W mains downlighters with halogen G10 bulbs. Unfortunately the recess in the ceiling is 70mm, and the diagram for the lights states a 110mm.

Can I buy low energy G10, or LED G10 to use instead without causing a fire hazard, or does the builder have to put more plasterboard on the ceiling to increase the recess space.


Please help

 

[mikeyd]

If the fitting says 110mm then that's that. Putting low energy bulbs in would be a fire hazard waiting to happen (When the bulb goes and someone puts a normal G10 in).

Why though do you want downlighters? They have their uses, I've got them in my bathroom, utility and kitchen but wouldn't a normal pendant type light do?

 

[cddc]

Thanks, our attic bedroom is 3m by 3m and we want a good level of light throughout the room.

I think I'll have to go for LED down lights, just seen some on Mr resistor

 

[breezer]

downlights do just that, they point down.

not really good for a bedroom.