Down lights for kitchen with very little room above.

[Top Cat]

Does anyone know of down lights that are quite shallow as i have only 4" including the depth of the plasterboard. I will be using LED lamps so heat is not an issue?

Many thanks.

 

[MKS]

Ace lamps have some with shallow depths, used some before!

 

[telectrix]

most non-fire rated are shallow. if you don't need to fit fire rated, which you probably don't. ( tin hat on ). try this site-- energy lightbulbs.co.uk

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[JackMoorElec]

I've used some 'Starlight' down lights, nice and shallow and was impressed, also had big termials unlike some. Got them from Citys, watch their prices though!

 

[Guest123]

Illuma were always pretty shallow backed.

Seem to be a lot harder to come by nowadays though.

 

[sedgy34]

try the shed!! none fire rated they sell are 40mm deep so spot on for you if using LED and in kitchen ceiling no insulation

 

[cbw]

Still damaged the fire barrier

if using non fire rated MUST fit hoods if in ground floor kitchen regardless of lamps used

 

[sedgy34]

Still damaged the fire barrier

if using non fire rated MUST fit hoods if in ground floor kitchen regardless of lamps used

i doubt it pal check the building regs book, ceiling space free from insulation

 

[cbw]

Whatever..................


Its nothing to do with insulation, lamps regs books etc.

Youve broken the fire barrier of the ceiling.

 

[sedgy34]

Whatever..................


Its nothing to do with insulation, lamps regs books etc.

Youve broken the fire barrier of the ceiling.

this may apply to new build but not exhisting households mate, all new plasterboards are supposed to have a 30min fire rating etc

 

[cbw]

Beg to differ!

Not going to argue, however I firmly believe you cannot reduce the fire rating or fire barrier in any ceiling, I certainly NEVER have.

Currently working on a 400year old thatch cottage, wonder what the building inspector would say if I fitted standard fittings??????????????????

 

[DurhamSparky]

Fire rated downlights are used to maintain the ceiling’s fire integrity. When a downlight is installed a hole is cut into the ceiling. This hole reduces the ceiling or floors fire rating. In the event of a fire, flames can spread through the hole and into other floors in the building. With easier access to other floors the fire can spread at a much faster rate. Fire rated downlights contain intumescent material, this material expands when it reaches a certain temperature and seals off the hole slowing down the spread of fire and enabling more people to escape.

 

[Top Cat]

This is an extension with a flat roof with Kingspan (i think) 6" solid insulation with foil back 4" above plaster board ( can't for the life of me think of the name as Friday night and had a drink!)

 

[cbw]

Sturrer

 

[Top Cat]

Sturrer

Sorry to hear you have a stutter!