Downlights again...

[unearthed]

Hi All

Recently gutted the bathroom and fitted a false ceiling with 150mm clearance to the old ceiling, which is covered in textured paint. I'm looking to fit 5 x 12v 35w downlights and instructions only say "ensure adequate clearance". From what I've seen in the forums 150mm appears to be borderline. I don't really want to start knocking holes in the old ceiling (too much mess) - I did think of cementing a 6" ceramic tile on the old ceiling above each downlight to provide some heat insulation. Anyone see any merit to this please?

Cheers

Unearthed

 

[mayfair]

Hi All

Recently gutted the bathroom and fitted a false ceiling with 150mm clearance to the old ceiling, which is covered in textured paint. I'm looking to fit 5 x 12v 35w downlights and instructions only say "ensure adequate clearance". From what I've seen in the forums 150mm appears to be borderline. I don't really want to start knocking holes in the old ceiling (too much mess) - I did think of cementing a 6" ceramic tile on the old ceiling above each downlight to provide some heat insulation. Anyone see any merit to this please?

Cheers

Unearthed

Hi m8 if your really concerned .......Fire Hood For Downlights - Down Lights Direct
exspensive but effective..

 

[nickblake]

Go on to the ESC website and have a look at their articles on down lighters in the switched on mag very intresting , you can get a down lighter thats capped F which not only is fire rated for the hole you cut in the ceiling but also can be covered with insulation , well worth reading but as mentioned fire hood are the way forward GU10 fitting with gu 10 flourescents so less heat to