Protecting downlights in loft when insulating

[markyyyyyy]

I’ve been walking on them for the last few weeks as I’ve been clearing the loft out

Maybe I’ll just insulate and put new insulated hatch in!

 

[JohnD]

Have you seen an old L&P ceiling fall down?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Just browsing Facebook and a loft boarding and insulation company replied to someone saying that it’s only Halogen lights that need protection and LED lights do not

This suggests that I DO NOT need to cover the Downlights - is this correct?

I would still cover them, at least to give the LED lights some cooling air flow. It is usually poor airflow/heat build up, which causes LED's to fail.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Now I’ve exposed them more, they’re too close to the joists to put protectors over them

What’s my choices? Just cover them with insulation and hope for the best?

Nail a bit of timber across the top, between the two adjacent joists, just to provide some airspace under the insulation.

 

[JohnD]

Plasterboard cover. Fireproof and keeps dust out.

 

[Deluks]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned terracotta flower pots yet.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned terracotta flower pots yet.

Terracotta flower pots - there..

 

[wwwebber]

Or replace with LED downlights that can be covered directly with insulation - they exist - I have some which I bought for that exact purpose

 

[markyyyyyy]

Or replace with LED downlights that can be covered directly with insulation - they exist - I have some which I bought for that exact purpose

I actually messaged the electrician and he said the ones he put in are fire rated LED so safe to insulate straight over