Outdoor Downlights

[pokell]

Hi, We're just having a new sloping roof fitted above french doors and we would like downlights fitted in the soffit above. Of course all the wiring will be in the roof so do we need IP 44 lights or do we need special ones for outdoors and where can we get them. Thanks Pat

 

[Alarm]

IP44/65.

65 being better of course.

http://www.scldirect.co.uk/recessed-downlights/soffit-and-eaves-lighting.html

 

[riveralt]

IP44/65.

65 being better of course.

http://www.scldirect.co.uk/recessed-downlights/soffit-and-eaves-lighting.html[/QUOTE]

I was interested in their 'get out clause'
Please ensure these lights are suitable for your soffit or eaves before installation
without, of course, identifying which type of soffit or eave is suitable....

 

[Alarm]

In this day and age they all use those "words" now

Anyway dont shoot the messenger

 

[ricicle]

Is the soffit new as well ? Be aware that many older ones were made of asbestos.

 

[pokell]

Hi, Thanks for the replies. The soffits will be new.
Thanks Pat

 

[ban-all-sheds]

http://www.scldirect.co.uk/recessed-downlights/soffit-and-eaves-lighting.html

How did you know that he doesn't want the lights to perform any useful illumination function?

pokell - you can get an IP44 option for these:

 

[Alarm]

How did you know that he doesn't want the lights to perform any useful illumination function?

I didnt, what I did was provide a link that the OP was asking about.

How do you know he does not want multi-colour changing ones?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I don't.

He didn't ask about that, so I assumed he didn't want it.

He did ask about lighting, but you assumed he didn't want it to actually work properly.

Bit of a difference.

 

[pokell]

Hi, Thanks for the replies. Its a she actually. I am a bit puzzled as to the amount of light we will require. We intend to have 3 downlights about 2.5 metres apart. We don't want very bright lights but enough to light up the patio area. (not like the solar powered light which we have now which are very dim). Would the soffit lights advertised give enough light?
Thanks Pat

 

[Alarm]

These give a 60 Degree spread, recconmended 2-3 mtrs apart at 4mts high. So would light up 6mts circumfrence. (3, as they are by the door/wall).

http://www.lightingstyles.co.uk/Ext...cial-Offer/Frosted_glass_soffit_downlight.htm

Bearing in mind all of these look down, how far does the patio extend?

 

[RF Lighting]

Just use a shower downlighter. They are cheap, easy to get and save a load of messing about.

@OP are your new soffits wood or uPVC or something else?

 

[pokell]

Hi, the soffits are UPVC.

 

[pokell]

We've looked at some bathroom downlights today and they are very reasonable but will we need the longlife bulbs (which are quite expensive) as they are don't get hot. Also can we get the IP65 lights which tilt.

 

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