Downlight installatio near joists

james7777777 · Oct 22, 2011

Hi,

I am fitting a set of 15 kitchen downlights (50w) but have made the classic mistake of cutting out some holes right next to the joists. The manufacturers intructions dont actually mention distance from joist, just says keep 100mm from insulation material, however I have a concern over the potential fire risk. To be fair I can keep may hand right next to the light fittings and there is very little heat coming off but the lights themsleves are of course very hot to touch. Anyone know if there are regulations about the distance or what is generally considered a safe distance for a downlight from a joist. It will be a major pain to move these but cant really take a chance on this can you.

malcolmsanford · Oct 22, 2011

Think we should start a new thread ...................what would make you evoke the get out clause, another is when the in-laws arrived and you ask whoa what is this, you get I told you my mum was coming for a month last week your were not listening was you ...............

Des 56 · Oct 22, 2011

Are there women out there who are not alergic to sport and beer

Its cost me a small fortune over the years to fund the shopping trips "she needs" when any big event is on

telectrix · Oct 22, 2011

gawd, my lady's mother lives 3 doors away. it's not as if she visits, she's never away. having said that. she's not too bad for ex-SS.

Dunc · Oct 22, 2011

Most downlights I have used in the past come with a recommendation that they are install with a minimum of a 50mm air gap all the way around them (see Aurora installation instructions). In my opinion retrofit LED lamps should never be used as a work around for lights being too close to flammable surfaces as there is scope for the lamps to be replaced with halogen ones. Fitting a full LED fitting would be more acceptable as Mogga suggests as I believe they are F marked however Halers do recommend a 75mm air gap all around their fittings so don't be surprised if you invalidate the warranty.