Bulbs going all the time

illuminate

Thats a fair call.

Specify to the spark that you want low voltage and the fittings to have a minimum IP rating of 5.4.

6.5 would be preferable but not necessarily compulsory unless you have a shower head within the bath.

It should be a fairly straightforward job using the existing suppliy for the transformers (subject to checking) and you may even get away with using the existing cut-outs in the ceiling.

Little detail here... also ask that the fittings are cast aluminium and not pressed steel. The latter are seriously bobbins.

moonrakerz

I would say that they are probably overheating.

jimsmum

ghosts maybee

baldelectrician

you can get ip rated downlights (even GU10 mains ones) for bathrooms

if you shop about you can get fittings that wll match the hole in the ceiling

try JCC lighting

http://www.jcclighting.com/

they are updating the website, but you can give them a call on monday, just give them the diameter of the cut out.
they will be able to give you a model number, and you can get someone in to fit them.

you will be able to order them through an electrical wholesaler.

Phil_L_2

If you have to go down the replacement route go for low energy fittings. The lamps last much longer and use about 1/5 of the energy.

In my opinion spotlights are rarely good and in a domestic environment have no redeeming features. Bathrooms need good general light.

Mr_Proctalgia

Correct me if I'm wrong but does not a bathroom (and the ceiling may even be out of zone) need no better than IP x4 in order to comply with the regs. Is not recommending IP65 a bit over the top?

kathyd_2

My bulbs, just the normal type, blow quite frequently - I guess that'll be because we buy the cheapy ones from Wilkinson. False economy then

seven-day-weekend

I just have energy saving bulbs wherever possible and they last for ages.

robby-01

Phil_L wrote:

If you have to go down the replacement route go for low energy fittings. The lamps last much longer and use about 1/5 of the energy.

In my opinion spotlights are rarely good and in a domestic environment have no redeeming features. Bathrooms need good general light.

Energy savings lamps in a bathroom.I cant see that catching on,might as well use a candle.
the best way to light a bathroom is with well planned and spaced spotlights and a light over the mirror to help eliminate shadows.
Mr proctalgia your advice is spot on and the op would do well to follow it.
IP 65 for a bathroom ! Who in there right mind hoses down there ceiling lights?

Canucklehead

Steam does not recognize gravity.

It will find it's way into your unsealed lights and destroy them as seems apparent in the OP.

Get a sparks in!.

Corgi Guy.