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Do i need fire hood with 12v down lighters?
securityman
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Hi
I have just fitted 12v downlighters to all down stairs.
I am going to fill under the floor boards with insulation which will go over the tops of the down lighters.
Should i not lag near the lights or fit fire hood?
At about £10 each that will mount up.
Or is it ok to just go over them as they are 12v?
Whats the right way to do it?
Cheers
Sm
I have just fitted 12v downlighters to all down stairs.
I am going to fill under the floor boards with insulation which will go over the tops of the down lighters.
Should i not lag near the lights or fit fire hood?
At about £10 each that will mount up.
Or is it ok to just go over them as they are 12v?
Whats the right way to do it?
Cheers
Sm
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Clay plant pots are good for this!0
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It is not voltage, but power (wattage) that matters ... To avoid overheating it is recommended not to cover downlights and transformer with insulation ...
Also be aware about new regulations:
Building Regulations and electrics (Jan 2005 changes)
New Rules for Electrical Safety0 -
I have some at 20w and some at 50w.
The transformers are in the garage on the wall.
Clay plant pots, will that be ok?
Or should i be fitting fire hoods?
Or just keep the inslation away from the D/lighters?
Cheers Sm0 -
It's not just the possibility of heat from the lamp or a fault causing a fire but the fact that you have just cut a hole in a fire resisting ceiling. This is why the covers are recommended.Named after my cat, picture coming shortly0
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