Dont often see you pass on poor advice telectrix, if you cant get the clearance given in the instructions then the fittings shouldnt be installed opting to fit them and use LEDs that dont generate alot of heat will get around this but what if the customer later decides they arn't bright enough or they move or rent out etc there will always be a possibility a standard gu10 lamp may be fitted which then would pose a fire risk.
Yes agree i re-read post i misread it originally, if he has access i find chicken wire excellent to keep at bay the insulation and stops other trades knocking it onto the fittings.
.......not sure that helps the problem, fire rated only refers to spread of fire upwards through fitting, not as a result of a fire from the fitting, which will get as hot as the next. Or so I am led to believe. The 'can' does not mean it's fireproof....?
In the example you've given putting 4kw on the lighting circuit will if all is correct just trip the mcb though overload and wont really pose a danger, if the gu10 fitting is installed against its guidelines thus relying on led lamps so little heat is generated just to stay safe then i believe this is wrong, homeowners buy lamps that will fit a particular fitting so its imperitive that doing so dosnt pose a danger whichever lamp is chosen and in the above therectical example it would be a fire risk if the fitting didnt have the clearance it required, just because marty1234 may know to use LEDs he may not be there the next time the lamps are replaced neither may the present occupant. It is the responsibility of the installer to follow the instructions fully then no matter what lamp is ever used in the fitting it will be safe, if the installation safety instructions cannot be met then it shouldnt be installed whether or not the intention is to use LEDs.
Yes i already been pulled for this reply, i mis-interpreted the post cos i read it quickly but thx for the correction.
