Insulation.... dont you just love it !!!

[sythai]

Always seem to get these jobs in the summer.....

Got x 30 recessed downlights to first fix tomorrow, and they've only gone and now had the loft re-insulated first - 600mm stuff deep great !! (think my estimate may be going up slightly)

Couple of questions please:

1/ Any suggestions on the best way to cut out a hole in the insulation... normally just end up ripping a hole with my hand or is there a better neater way maybe ?

2/ Will be installing Halers LEDs (first time to use them, look like a quality bit of kit) which don't give of much heat, so would I be right in thinking that maybe the insulation might be able to go right over the top ? Dont like the idea of it, just a thought. Think I've seem some Aurora one's which you can do this with.

3/ Another option is use a downlight box/loft cap, never used them before. Just looking in the Denmans connector catalogue page 41, they got a 'Basics' one for £3.50 each (picture below. Anyone used these, any thoughts.

Many Thanks,

Sy

 

[Wiredspark]

insulation : a mask obviously, wear a long sleeved woolen pullover it catches the fibres,woolen hat and eye protection, silicone gloves ,long woolen socks and tape your trousers at the bottom, try not to sweat ha ha,

a bit uncomfortable but not as uncomfortable as mot wearing it,good luck

then add 4more hours to the job by the time you've done this, give quote to client and get told to "beat it!"

 

[topquark]

May sound a bit odd, however an electric carving knife (or ordinary kitchen knife) works very well with cutting loft insulation neatly.

 

[telectrix]

quite good as well at slicing into your femoral artery.

 

[topquark]

quite good as well at slicing into your femoral artery.

Not sure I'd want to be dangling it between my legs

 

[telectrix]

hope you mean the knife!!!