push fit connector downlights

[Leesparkykent]

Does anyone know what brands make downlights wit push fit connections? looking for speed when it comes to fitting them 2 x 1.0mm cables. Fire rated down lights not integrated fittings. Cheers

 

[Gregers83]

If using Collingwood fittings at £27 a pop that's £18900 on downlights compared to around £6500 with cans and lamps. Are they that much better to warrant a £12400 price difference? I doubt it.

Can't you just put in pendants ha ha

 

[Electric Magic]

The last few jobs Ive been using aurora enlite cans but the terminal space etc is rubbish. As suggested earlier I'm going to try Ansell Icage downlights, the terminal cover looks a decent size.Im pricing 14 4bed detached houses atm and that would equate to 7K extra!

I started using Ansell I-cage about a year ago after recommendations on here (I must be mis-remembering given that you haven't tried them yet but I had it in my head that you were one of the people recommending them). They are great value for money (I get the IP20s for just over £5 and the IP65s for just under £7 inc VAT) and have fairly decent terminals (for downlights at least). I've tried a few other brands but the build quality just wasn't the same, however this thread has made me think about maybe trying some that have push-fit terminals...

 

[D Skelton]

If using Collingwood fittings at £27 a pop that's £18900 on downlights compared to around £6500 with cans and lamps. Are they that much better to warrant a £12400 price difference? I doubt it.

In short, yes. There is simply no way yu can match the reliability, light output, light quality, dimming capabilities, guarantee length and longevity of a well made integrated fitting with a can and a cheap chang wang LED GU10.

In almost every case we present both options to the customer with a list of pros and cons and 9/10 they choose the pricier option.

The key is to give the customer the choice.

 

[jackhammerJIM]

What is your lamp of choice lee ?

 

[Leesparkykent]

Normally Philips 4.3W master dimmable LED GU10's. On budget jobs Cheap lap LED GU10's from Screwfix £2 a pop with 3 year guarantee.

 

[jackhammerJIM]

The push fit terminals on the down lights i fit (enlite E8) are no quicker than a standard can (daxlite)
i do however use a makita 10.8v driver for the cable clamp and lid cover which speeds up the process .
The last kitchen i worked on had 18 enlite E8s i was ----ed off by the end of it and had a sore thumb from the lever terminals .