Installing downlights in bedroom.

[mihobb]

Can you help me? I am about to install 5 12V downlights. I am not sure wether I need to use trunking in the loft or it is enough that I use thermal resistant cable and put it on top of the insulation. What do you think might be the best solution?

 

[telectrix]

think the OP has gone to price up gas lights.

 

[FAA Greenie]

Is this a 1st fix? If so, I wouldn't even think about using 12v in a bedroom, why go to the expense of transformers? If you are worried about cables, you are just increasing the current in them by using 12v. If you have a choice, why would you concider running the cables beneath the insulation? LED v Halogen, you get what you pay for. If you want to pay £2 for an LED light, they will be dim. Pay £10 - £15 they will be just as bright as anything else out there with the added benefit of the long life they give as well as the energy saving benefits.

 

[mogga]

HALERS evovled

 

[Spudnik]

Just fitted some Dimmable Halers.

Very good indeed!

Mind you, they ought to be considering the price!

 

[La Poste]

I'm reading about these dimmable LED's and they seem hellishly expensive.
Has anyone got any recommendations?
These bulbs seem to be between £25-£30 each.
Thanks.

 

[Andyfm]

Lustrumlight do a GU10 dimmable LED lamp for £8.33 +vat

 

[mogga]

Just fitted some Dimmable Halers.

Very good indeed!

Mind you, they ought to be considering the price!

check the Hales website they have a @Savings calculator@ it shows best saving are deffo commercial setting adjustable paramiters