Stopping loose insulation getting into downlights

[phatboy]

Hi,

Our loft contains vermiculite insulation as granuals. I am installing some 100mm LED downlights, and want to avoid the insulation getting right up against them.

I have seen the intumescent covers available, which would do the job fine. However I do not need a fire rating as it's in a bungalow, and just need to prevent insulation getting into direct contact.

Is there a cheaper alternative, such as a plastic box or similar that anyone knows of?

Many thanks!

 

[ban-all-sheds]

• http://www.nhbc.co.uk/NHBCPublicati...ical/StandardsExtra/filedownload,16553,en.pdf
  
  
• Pre-formed cap to seal downlights: http://www.aico.co.uk/downlights-in-loft-space-what-to-fit.html (It's NOT a firehood....)
  
  
• IET article on installing downlighters safely

 

[JohnD]

(It's NOT a firehood....)

but maker says "Forms a fire, air and moisture seal" ???

 

[ban-all-sheds]

IIRC they didn't used to have anything about that.

But it isn't an intumescent cover.

http://www.aico.co.uk/images/stories/PDF_Documents/Current_Datasheets/ALC274_Datasheet.pdf

 

[Taylortwocities]

Is there a cheaper alternative,

Get a length of 110mm soil pipe, cut 9" lengths, pop em over the downlights.

 

[RF Lighting]

Upside down flower pots.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Upside down flower pots.

Doesnt the soil make a mess?

 

[Iggifer]

Upside down flower pots.

Doesnt the soil make a mess?

Less so than the soil from a soil pipe!

 

[phatboy]

Thanks guys, soil pipe or plant pot sound like a good idea to me! Will just need to find some shallow ones, so I can still pop the rock wool top up insulation over them. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best!